Curriculum development

• Black Hills State University is starting an associate degree in applied health sciences.
• Clarkson University is starting a master of science program in environmental politics and governance.
• Webster University is starting a master of arts program in nonprofit leadership.

• Community College of Baltimore County is launching a short-term certificate program in machine tool technology.
• Philadelphia University is starting a strategic design M.B.A. program.
• Saint Peter's College, in New Jersey, is starting an Ed.D. in higher education.

UCLA and the National Labor College team up to offer an online certificate geared toward undocumented immigrants.

• Providence College has started a master's program in urban teaching.
• Saint Martin's University is starting a master of mechanical engineering degree.
• School of Visual Arts is starting an M.F.A. with an emphasis on visual narrative.

University of Minnesota faculty and staff released an e-book in 10 weeks chronicling advances in academic technology.

• Gonzaga University is starting an online doctor of nursing practice program.
• Michigan State University is starting a master of science in business analytics.
• Washtenaw Community College is starting an associate degree program in automotive services technology.

Report concludes that deep, integrated learning, which starts in K-12 and continues through higher education, requires more attention from policy makers and institutions.

• Muhlenberg College is starting a major in Jewish studies.
• University of Houston-Victoria is starting a bachelor's program in creative writing.
• University of Indianapolis is starting a master of science program in sports management.

• Eastern New Mexico University is starting a master's degree in nursing.
• Great Bay Community College is starting an associate degree in health information technology.
• Western University, in Canada, is starting a minor in digital humanities.