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Officially Out of a Job
Steven Salaita will not work at the U. of Illinois, trustees confirm Thursday. But they commit to doing the "right thing," possibly in a settlement.
Taking Off
A multinational company, a corporate training provider and five universities expand their program to address the skills gap in aerospace engineering.
Opinion
Where's the Fourth Estate?
Reporters too rarely cast a skeptical eye on proposals and buzzwords that promise change and promote innovation in higher education, Bernard Fryshman argues.
Senior (Citizen) Student Debt Rising
Older Americans are increasingly burdened by federal student loans -- and they struggle to repay the debt at much higher rates than their younger counterparts, a new government report finds.
Umbrella Group Backs Unbundling
ACE continues online experimentation with proposed pool of general education courses from colleges and providers like StraighterLine.
Shakespeare Studies Spat
Author and journal editors feud over paper on Shakespeare's identity.
Tugged in Two Directions
Competency-based education is hot, which keeps accreditors busy trying to ensure quality control without stifling innovation.
Salaita Speaks Out
In his first public remarks since losing his job offer, controversial scholar says he still wants to teach at U. of Illinois.