Colleges fear losing international students over visa delays

Dozens of institutions have urged the government to expedite the approval process in order to stem the loss of foreign students. 

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 19, 2019

'Small resurgence' in private student loan market as tuition rises, lenders relax

Rising college costs and more flexible terms are reviving interest in private loans, though they're mostly limited to higher-income students. 

By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2019

Ed Dept: Security threat likely not tied to Ellucian vulnerability

But the agency said its review of a potential threat has led to "broader concern" about the security of colleges' front-end registration portals. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 7, 2019

Report: Growth in graduates' starting salaries stays stagnant in 2018

However, bachelor's degrees continue to pay off in the job market, a key benefit for colleges to communicate to students.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 18, 2019

For-profit colleges get outsized share of GI Bill benefits

A new government report examining the sector's impact on veterans comes amid growing pressure to limit how for-profits use those funds.

By Hallie Busta • July 18, 2019

Ed Dept, colleges disagree on clarity of foreign gift reporting rules

The American Council on Education suggested the agency undergo a formal rulemaking process on how colleges disclose funding from other countries.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 17, 2019

Bipartisan bill would set framework for income-share agreements

Use of the financing model is growing, though critics are concerned it isn't materially different from loans and could heighten students' financial burden.

By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2019

Colleges expand esports programs to keep pace with growing industry

Online gaming is poised to generate $1.1 billion in revenue globally this year, spurring colleges to add curricula teaching students how to work in the field.

By Julie Wootton-Greener • July 17, 2019

Pay grows for public colleges' top leaders in 2018

Institutions have come under fire for raising executives' compensation as tuition continues to climb. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2019

Should community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?

Early research on the impact of two-year colleges offering four-year degrees is promising, suggesting doing so could help address the skills gap.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2019

Comments close on Ed Dept's accreditation rules, but opposition remains

Student and teacher advocacy groups are calling for the department to hold a public hearing on the final rules, which they say is required by law.

By Hallie Busta • July 16, 2019

Educational intelligence begins with connecting campus data

As ed tech begins breaking down campus data silos, the educational intelligence system is emerging.

By Kevin Michielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Watermark • July 16, 2019

House passes amendment raising scrutiny of for-profit colleges' military benefits

Although the legislation lacks clear teeth, observers say the information it gathers would be critical to the continued oversight of for-profit colleges.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 15, 2019

Accreditor approves Ashford U's nonprofit conversion

Zovio, formerly Bridgepoint Education, has been trying to spin off the former for-profit college to complete its pivot to become a services provider.

By Hallie Busta • July 15, 2019

U of Alaska prepares for $135M cut in state funding

The system likely will have to lay off faculty and shutter programs after state lawmakers didn't muster enough votes to restore support.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 14, 2019

In shifting for-profit college market, borrowers are taking on more debt

Compared to students at nonprofits, the sector's graduates take out more federal loans to earn bachelor's degrees and take longer to complete them.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 12, 2019

Summer Reading: How colleges are helping adult learners succeed

Feeling the heat from declining enrollment and employer demand for workers with specific skills, more colleges are eyeing these students. 

By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2019

Amazon, the Marines and community college partner on data training

Billed as "non-traditional" military training, the program reflects the use of Amazon's cloud platform for tech education at community colleges.

By Hallie Busta • July 11, 2019

Proposal to tighten data security rule meets resistance from higher ed groups

Critics say the changes, now out for public comment, could make compliance more expensive and restrictive for colleges.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 11, 2019

IBM offers employees 'master's programs' in AI and data science

The online courses are provided through a third-party education provider and include training material from the tech company.

By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • July 10, 2019

4 ways business schools are changing to buck declining application trends

Demand for flexibility and tech skills training is encouraging colleges to offer more types of programs, including specialized and STEM-designated options.

By James Paterson • July 10, 2019

New analytics tool looks at impact of digital skills on pay

The platform debuts as more colleges partner with employers to offer tech-skills training that will help improve students' job prospects.

By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019

Colleges raise minimum wage ahead of states' planned increases

More colleges are raising their rates in response to pressure from campus groups to pay a living wage and due to state legislation calling for increases.

By Hallie Busta • July 9, 2019

Study: Racial diversity continues to lag among college faculty

Black and Hispanic faculty members remain underrepresented at U.S. colleges, even as the share of white faculty decreases. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 9, 2019

Student housing investment prices top $90K per bed

An influx of investors drove prices up, though a recent report from Real Capital Analytics questions whether the trend will continue. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 9, 2019