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College Board drops 'adversity score' and shares its methods
The nonprofit pulled the measure in response to concerns over how it would be calculated, though admissions officers already look at those details.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 28, 2019 -
Ex-Laureate CEO and Arizona State launch global education company
Cintana Education will focus on growing academic programs at universities outside of the U.S. and supporting new institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 28, 2019 -
The new logistics of college move-ins
Online retail's growth has changed the nature of university logistics at the start of the school year, creating a direct supply chain to the dorm.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 28, 2019 -
Udacity taps LendingTree exec Gabriel Dalporto as new CEO
The leadership change follows a massive restructuring that saw the MOOC provider shrink its headcount and footprint, but it is eyeing new growth.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 27, 2019 -
Q&A
Do colleges know what their jobs are?
Consultant Michael Horn discusses his forthcoming book, "Choosing College," and how institutions can better meet students' expectations.
By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2019 -
3 higher ed groups urge colleges to speed up data analytics adoption
Associations representing nearly 2,500 institutions are calling on higher ed to make a bigger investment in using data to improve student success.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Opinion
5 ways to protect your institution’s academic integrity
Reviewing admissions and enrollment processes, particularly for special admits, can help avoid a crisis, writes one risk-management expert.
By Ashley Deihr • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Where US colleges lag and lead in sustainability
Doctoral institutions tend to lead in implementing the practice but small colleges also contribute, per a new ranking of the most sustainable schools.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 26, 2019 -
6 more students join lawsuit against National American U
The legal challenge grows for the embattled for-profit college operator as it sheds physical campuses and attempts to move entirely online.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 23, 2019 -
MIT apologizes for accepting $800K from Jeffrey Epstein, vows to review policies
The announcement comes as more institutions are being held accountable for accepting funding from controversial sources.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Starship to send food delivery robots to 100 campuses by 2022
The tech startup wants to reach more than 1 million college students as autonomous meal delivery services make a play for higher ed.
By Rosie Bradbury • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Adtalem continues shift to professional ed
The former DeVry University parent is expanding its financial services offerings and bolstering its online nursing program, executives told analysts Thursday.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019 -
U of Maryland plans center near Amazon's HQ2
The university is one of several institutions building or expanding close to the new headquarters to strengthen ties with the e-commerce giant.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 22, 2019 -
STEM scholarships for women could face more Title IX challenges
A group that advocates for those accused of sexual misconduct says it may file legal complaints against colleges over gender-specific scholarships.
By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2019 -
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Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education
The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Common App colleges attract more out-of-state, international students
Membership in the application changes how students apply and the types of learners institutions admit, according to a new working paper.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Southern New Hampshire to offer college credit for Salesforce training
The software firm joins other tech companies working with colleges to offer or validate curriculum teaching students how to use their products.
By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Beer producers team with colleges to boost game attendance
Colleges are adding alcohol to stadium menus, a move they hope will reduce alcohol-related issues and drive revenue for football programs.
By Hallie Busta , Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Trans, genderqueer students more likely to experience mental health issues
A new report shows gender-minority students are four times as likely as cisgender students to screen for at least one mental health issue.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Deep Dive
To create a 'culture of giving,' colleges go after small donations
Acknowledging little gifts often beget bigger ones, institutions are strategically soliciting smaller contributions from students and young alumni.
By James Paterson • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Personalized messaging is key to scaling nudges, report finds
A new study of two efforts to prompt 800,000 students to apply for financial aid sheds light on the challenge of scaling the outreach method.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Q&A
How colleges can hone their response to ‘flashpoints’ on campus
We spoke with EAB's Jane Alexander to learn where colleges go wrong when addressing crises at their institutions and what they should do instead.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Google adds community colleges to higher ed search feature
The new functionality arrives as college application season gets underway and students turn to consumer tools and rankings to inform their choices.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Online programs fueling boot camp sector's growth in 2019
The programs are increasingly partnering with companies and colleges, with the latter often including credit-bearing options.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Opinion
President Speaks: How can small, lesser-known colleges stay relevant?
Partnering with local companies to expand access to higher ed and support the workforce can help, writes the president of Michigan's Cleary University.
By Jayson Boyers • Aug. 16, 2019
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