How one institution plans to become the best community college in New England

Despite challenges, the president of the Community College of Rhode Island outlined a slew of initiatives that are helping boost student outcomes.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 19, 2019

Why colleges are struggling to graduate more teachers

As public K-12 schools address a dearth of instructors, higher ed is looking to expand the pipeline — but uptake among students has been limited so far.

By Wayne D’Orio • Sept. 18, 2019

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

New Mexico governor unveils free tuition plan for all state public colleges

If passed, the program would cover tuition for all recent high school graduates at public colleges and for adults at community colleges. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 18, 2019

How four institutions found one solution to support the whole student

Learn how academic leaders across the country are enabling students with affordable course materials, unlimited access, and in-demand career resources.

Sept. 18, 2019

Addressing the 'mismatch' between students' needs and colleges' ability to help

A new project from the Hope Center aims to help colleges better communicate with students about cost while equipping them to be their own advocates.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2019

To keep up with blockchain, colleges look across disciplines

As fintech expands, institutions are adding classes in cryptocurrency and digital ledgers to equip students with practical skills.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2019

U of Alaska System will consider alternatives to merging

The decision came after students and staff decried the system's plans to consolidate and the state agreed to pare back budget cuts. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 16, 2019

Amazon Web Services continues cloud curriculum expansion

The news of a K-12 and higher ed partnership in the San Francisco Bay Area comes as more colleges are developing curriculum with the tech giant.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 16, 2019

What's at stake for colleges as employers rethink hiring and training?

Labor market and HR experts break down how changes in workforce planning could impact companies' expectations of higher ed.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2019

Status update: The state of OPM-university partnerships

Analysts and online program manager executives weigh in on the ongoing debate over the future of these relationships.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2019

Federal watchdog: Colleges could do more to help parents pay for child care

Many students may be leaving federal aid for child care on the table, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2019

A look inside public universities' OPM contracts

The Century Foundation identifies potential red flags for colleges entering such partnerships, marking continued pressure for transparency in the sector.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2019

What's behind 2U's new OPM transparency push?

The company called on other online program managers to be more transparent about their contracts and student outcomes as scrutiny of the sector grows.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Sept. 12, 2019

Report: 40% of student success initiatives don't help retention

Analyzing the impact programs have on specific groups of students can help colleges make the most of limited resources, Civitas Learning finds. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 11, 2019

Just 1 in 3 Americans satisfied with higher ed, report finds

Many respondents to a recent survey from think tank New America said college is unaffordable and the government shouldn't fund poor-performing schools. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 10, 2019

These lawsuits could change the stakes for higher ed

Latest: Eastern Michigan defends its Title IX practices in court documents. Judge pauses case challenging Yale's affirmative action policies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated May 28, 2021

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

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