Higher Ed: Page 109
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Report: Size and resources will determine colleges' success in the next 10 years
Small private colleges and regional public institutions are the most susceptible to growing competitive pressures in the sector.
By Hallie Busta • July 9, 2019 -
Survey: Student loan debt tops graduates' list of regrets
The findings come as employers weigh loan repayment benefits and workers seek new skills.
By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 8, 2019 -
Summer Reading: How 5 colleges are forging change in higher ed
A look at several recent columns shows how college executives are innovating with approaches to teaching and supporting students.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 8, 2019 -
Moody's: College revenue growth lagged in 2018
Larger institutions fared better than their peers amid a challenging environment of enrollment declines, lower state support and rising tuition.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
4 takeaways from for-profit colleges' latest quarter
We reviewed the financials of publicly traded colleges to learn how they are adapting to regulatory scrutiny and demand for online education.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 3, 2019 -
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Atlanta’s HBCUs get $8.25M from UnitedHealth for data science training
The institutions aim to use the funds to become the biggest producers of minority graduates trained in data science and analytics.
By James Paterson • July 3, 2019 -
$135M budget cut looms for U of Alaska
The governor slashed 41% of the state's support for the university, which could trigger massive layoffs, program cuts and tuition hikes.
By James Paterson • July 2, 2019 -
New endowment tax rules explain which colleges will be impacted — and how
But some say the long-awaited regulations from the Treasury Department leave questions unanswered.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Should your college offer an income-share agreement?
From regulations to success metrics, we look at aspects of the emerging financing tool that institutions should factor in when designing their programs.
By Hallie Busta • July 2, 2019 -
Survey: Only 22% of Americans say colleges prepare workers for future jobs
A new report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds many U.S. workers would first look to their employers to reskill before turning to colleges.
By James Paterson • July 1, 2019 -
Summer Reading: How colleges are keeping students on track year-round
To ensure students' success, colleges are bringing back dropped-out students, expanding their online supports and offering a suite of well-being services.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 1, 2019 -
Supreme Court to decide DACA’s fate
Many colleges have voiced their support for DACA, with some even mounting legal challenges against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 1, 2019 -
Betsy DeVos formally revokes gainful employment rule
The Trump administration has contended the regulations unfairly targeted for-profit colleges, but proponents say it gave students key protections.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 30, 2019 -
Short-term Pell Grants gain more support in Congress
The proposal stands to benefit community colleges and nontraditional education providers like boot camps, but concerns remain around quality.
By James Paterson • June 28, 2019 -
Associate degrees in liberal arts are on the rise, study finds
The number of two-year humanities degrees awarded nearly doubled from 2000 to 2015, boding well for employers who say new graduates lack soft skills.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 27, 2019 -
23 colleges and groups get $183.8M to expand apprenticeships
The U.S. Labor Department is granting funds for experiential learning in high-demand fields such as tech, health care and manufacturing.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 27, 2019 -
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Report: HBCUs make a big impact with a small footprint
But declining enrollment and public support along with tougher terms from banks and accreditors have triggered consolidation and other changes.
By Hallie Busta • June 27, 2019 -
Foreign funding rules aren't keeping up with higher ed globalization, observers say
An Ed Department investigation of two universities highlights concerns over requirements some say are unclear.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 26, 2019 -
'Insatiable appetite' for Wi-Fi puts new demands on campus bandwidth
Growing use of smartphones, laptops and gaming devices is prompting colleges to improve their campus networks, a new report finds.
By James Paterson • June 26, 2019 -
Labor Dept proposes new apprenticeship system and approval process
The new program would supplement the current registered apprentice system by adding opportunities across more industries and job types.
By Ryan Golden , Natalie Schwartz • June 26, 2019 -
Stanford pitches county on $4.7B housing, transit benefit
But local officials are concerned the college is using the plan, which would add needed infrastructure to the strained region, to obtain more lenient oversight.
By Hallie Busta • June 26, 2019 -
Report: SAT-only college admissions would hamper diversity
Researchers say their findings provide more evidence in favor of a holistic and transparent college admissions process.
By James Paterson • June 25, 2019 -
U of California System to strengthen admissions after bribery scandal
An internal audit recommends the 10-campus system implement stronger verification tools and enhance monitoring of student-athletes.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 25, 2019 -
Deep Dive
With skills mapping, colleges create a ‘universal language’ to explain value
Traditional colleges looking to fortify the liberal arts are adopting a practice from workforce-oriented schools that aligns curriculum and job requirements.
By Wayne D'Orio • June 24, 2019 -
Embattled Hampshire College could be back on growth path
Officials say the institution is pacing ahead of an early fundraising goal and may admit a larger freshman class next fall.
By James Paterson • June 24, 2019
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