Kentucky News - October 17, 2012

State:

• Lexington ranked top city for students among others of its size (The Kentucky Kernel)
• UK slower to diversify than other schools (The Kentucky Kernel)
• Expansion of UK student tailgating area announced for Georgia game (The Lane Report)
• A jumpstart on education (Daily Independent)
• Kentucky to form non-profit education foundation (Lexington Herald-Leader)

National:

• Pearson Doubles Down Online (Inside Higher Ed)
• University of Phoenix Closing 115 Locations (Inside Higher Ed)
• Let’s Make a Deal (Inside Higher Ed)
• Private-Student-Loan Borrowers Face Host of Obstacles, U.S. Agency Finds (The Chronicle of Higher Ed)
• Pearson Moves Deeper Into Online Education With $650-Million Purchase (The Chronicle of Higher Ed)