Nudges tied to a boost in STEM students' persistence at 2-year colleges, study finds

As questions about the digital alerts' effectiveness linger, a new report ties them to improved retention for adult and racial minority students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 10, 2019

Colleges help undocumented students with tailored support and perspective

The Trump administration's use of raids and tighter immigration policies has forced administrators to rethink the services they offer, and how.

By Daniel C. Vock • Sept. 9, 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

California's for-profit college crackdown meets resistance

A broad lobbying effort weakened a package of bills put forward in response to reduced federal oversight of the sector.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 9, 2019

What's changed in US News' 2020 college rankings?

The publication added new rankings for social mobility and started rewarding schools for graduating first-generation students. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 9, 2019

Ed Dept pitches foreign gifts reporting tool, but uncertainty remains

Several higher ed groups have said they are in the dark about procedures such as how to submit corrections or handle multiple gifts from a single source. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 6, 2019

Report: 'Enormous' affordability gaps at flagship universities

The institutions are responding to state funding cuts in ways that box out low- and middle-income students, a new analysis finds.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2019

Michigan State fined $4.5 million over Nassar scandal

The university must make several changes to how it approaches campus safety and Title IX reporting following two probes by the Education Department.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 5, 2019

Aramark to offer meal kits in university dining plans

Foodservice providers are looking for new ways to reach college students and are responding to demand for more and faster food options on campus.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 5, 2019

Report highlights tribal colleges' close ties to communities

The findings "affirm the value" of such schools, according to a new report from Gallup and the American Indian College Fund. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 4, 2019

Tech giants and 2-year colleges are teaming up to teach in-demand skills

Amazon, Facebook and Google are among the companies helping institutions craft curriculum, but some worry such programs can be limiting.

By Kelly Field • Sept. 4, 2019

Ed Dept's final borrower defense rule raises bar for claims

The new rules require borrowers to go to greater lengths to prove they've been wronged, and projections show less loan debt will be recovered.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 3, 2019

Can Calbright reinvent online community college?

California's new free online college aims to help adult learners gain specific skills, but with a month until it opens how it will do so remains unclear.

By Wayne D'Orio • Sept. 3, 2019

5 issues college leaders will confront this year

From fundraising to immigration, the stakes will be higher in 2019-20 as more institutions look for lasting solutions.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2019

What's causing fewer foreign students to head to the US?

Tighter visa policies are often blamed, but high tuition and increased competition abroad may also be factors, a new report contends. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2019

Columbia and Rice launch fintech boot camps with Trilogy

The two universities are the latest institutions to partner with the company to offer training for in-demand technical skills. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2019

President Speaks: How to ease transfers between two- and four-year colleges

U of Dayton's president discusses the private university's partnership with a local community college to help transfer students fit in and manage costs.

By Eric Spina • Aug. 29, 2019

3 highlights from this quarter's for-profit and online education earnings

We look at why higher ed wasn't so concerned about 2U's big news, the temporary benefits of location and other takeaways.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 28, 2019

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

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

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