Will online learning help 4-year colleges weather the next recession?

Colleges that can scale their distance programs will be better prepared in the event of another downturn that sends more adults back to school.

By Liz Farmer • Nov. 21, 2019

President Speaks: Dual-mission colleges a solution to higher ed's selectivity problem

The president of Utah's largest public university points to an emerging model that brings a wide range of credentials under one roof and adds flexibility.

By Astrid Tuminez • Nov. 21, 2019

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

5 role models and the lessons they continue to teach us

What made Mister Rogers our favorite neighbor? Read how our role models continue to teach us.

Nov. 21, 2019

Ed Dept makes student debt, earnings data searchable by program

The College Scorecard's update reflects a bipartisan push to collect better data on how people fare after earning a credential, but some say it has limitations.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 20, 2019

Report: Higher ed's regulatory 'triad' needs an overhaul

The three entities that oversee U.S. colleges and universities are failing millions of students, the think tank New America contends.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 20, 2019

As more colleges become Hispanic-serving, some are playing catch-up

The number of schools with the federal status doubled in the last decade and more are expected, spurring some to rethink how they serve Latino students.

By Kelly Field • Nov. 20, 2019

EdX's co-CEO answers 3 questions about higher ed's future

We're asking execs across the sector about changes ahead. First up: The MOOC platform's Adam Medros discusses alternative credentials.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 19, 2019

Poll: Young adults favor experience over degrees for job prep

They also viewed bachelor's degrees and vocational training as equivalent in readying them for success at work.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 19, 2019

How one college is trying to meet the employment needs of 'volatile' tech companies

The president of Salt Lake Community College discusses how her institution is keeping its tech courses current and using partnerships to expand access.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2019

Poll: 52% of young adult voters support Trump's impeachment

But members of this increasingly influential voting block are divided when it comes to how to address major issues.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 18, 2019

Graduates value degrees and courses relevant to their jobs, survey finds

Those who complete vocational training programs or degrees tied directly into the workforce were more likely to say their education was worth the cost. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 18, 2019

At women's colleges, rules vary widely for trans and nonbinary students

Although the schools have opened to these marginalized groups, a wide range of policies is creating confusion.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 18, 2019

Fewer international students head to US for 3rd-straight year

A trade war with China and unwelcoming visa policies likely played a role in the declines, which could hurt colleges' bottom lines. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 18, 2019

Canvas parent Instructure mulls potential sale, partnership

Activist investors are reportedly pushing the ed tech firm to examine alternatives to being a publicly traded company. 

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 15, 2019

Guild Education hits $1B valuation in latest funding round

The workforce education company may use the $157 million it raised to grow its team and add partners and services, such as career support for graduates.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 14, 2019

Private nonprofit colleges give students the highest long-term value, report finds

Georgetown University researchers also found that some certificate-oriented schools offer sizable payoffs for graduates over time.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 14, 2019

DeVos pushes alternative credentials, flexibility in speech to business leaders

The education secretary contended that high school students have been pushed to attend traditional colleges at the expense of the workforce. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 13, 2019

InStride funders expect more colleges to tap corporate tuition benefit market

Two partners of The Rise Fund, which partnered with Arizona State to launch the workforce education venture, discuss higher ed's role in the growing trend.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 13, 2019

Ed Dept outlines decision to keep Grand Canyon U for-profit

In a letter shared with Education Dive, the department claims separating the university aimed "to drive shareholder value." Grand Canyon has pushed back.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 13, 2019

Nondegree programs drive 2U's Q3, future plans

Enrollment growth during the period and efforts to streamline operations have the company continuing to eye programs its new CFO calls "more capital-light."

By Hallie Busta • Updated Dec. 13, 2019

Report: Growth in state aid to college students hits decade high

States gave out $13.6 billion in student aid in 2017-18, up from $12.8 billion the year before, says an association representing state agencies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2019

Report: Tuition revenue growth slows at public, private colleges

Nearly two-thirds of public institutions don't expect net tuition revenue to grow by more than 3% in 2020, while discount rates climb at private schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 11, 2019

DACA students’ future hinges on an argument about procedure

Colleges have rallied around the program, whose future was argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday in a legal challenge that could be protracted.

By Daniel C. Vock • Nov. 11, 2019

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity splits from national group over student safety concerns

The fraternity said the North American Interfraternity Conference isn't doing enough to address underage drinking and alcohol abuse on campus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 11, 2019

President Speaks: Shared governance key to becoming an 'empowered university'

The president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County shares how his institution works to include staff, faculty and students in decision-making. 

By Freeman Hrabowski III • Nov. 8, 2019