Does free college come with trade-offs?

A new report from the American Enterprise Institute examines the relationship between government subsidies and higher ed attainment and resources.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 12, 2019

How to bring structure to nondegree credentials

Researchers from Rutgers University offer a broad framework for how colleges can ensure their shorter-term credentials bring value to students.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 12, 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

College presidents sharpen focus on mental health, survey finds

Leaders of more than 400 colleges say the issue has grown as a priority in the last few years, and nearly three-fourths are putting more resources toward it.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 12, 2019

Morehouse taps donors to help graduates pay off student loans

The historically black men's college isn't the only one to tap donors to help reduce their students' costs.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 9, 2019

Will U of Alaska's plan to merge its universities work?

The system has proposed consolidation in the face of a 41% cut in state support, but observers say it will likely encounter steep challenges in doing so.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 9, 2019

Faculty diversity continues to lag that of undergraduates, report finds

Slightly more than half of undergraduates are white while three-fourths of faculty members are, according to data analyzed by the Pew Research Center.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 9, 2019

Summer Reading: The rise of the microcredential

Short, nondegree credentials are garnering interest from colleges, but a lack of consistent data and their limited transferability could prevent wider adoption.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2019

Remedial courses may not be ‘primary barrier’ holding students back, study finds

The analysis of a prerequisite remediation program in Tennessee comes amid renewed support for integrating remedial and credit-bearing curriculum.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 8, 2019

Walden U gears up for 'competitive' US market

Meanwhile, its parent company, Laureate Education, is focusing its efforts on expanding online and throughout Latin America.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 8, 2019

Zovio expects Ashford U conversion by year-end

Accreditor approval came with a caveat that the university would show its leadership had divested its financial and ownership interests in Zovio.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 8, 2019

Grand Canyon sheds light on expansion plans

In a call with analysts Tuesday, the education services company said it is looking for three or four college partners that expect modest growth.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 6, 2019

College groups voice support for bill to help students get SNAP benefits

The federal legislation targets issues preventing students from accessing the program at a time when more colleges are courting nontraditional students.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 6, 2019

Southwest Airlines partners with 4 universities to train future pilots

The company is one of a growing number of organizations turning to colleges for help training their workers.

By Riia O'Donnell , Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

Dartmouth settles sexual misconduct case for $14M

The college also agreed to support campus programming designed to identify and reduce the risk of sexual misconduct.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 6, 2019

Aramark buys campus food delivery service Good Uncle

Growing competition from third-party aggregators is pushing colleges and their foodservice providers to offer delivery and pickup. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 6, 2019

2 students accused of sexual misconduct seek class-action lawsuit against U of California

Legal experts say the complaint could open the floodgates for similar litigation against more colleges' Title IX policies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 5, 2019

2U taps undergraduate market with low-cost online bachelor's degree

The news comes less than a week after the online program manager told investors it was shifting its strategy beyond high-priced graduate degrees. 

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 5, 2019

Summer Reading: How emerging technology is reshaping higher ed

As their budgets tighten, colleges are using tools like artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve student outcomes with less time and money.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 5, 2019

House bill would restore federal aid for students with marijuana offenses

The proposed legislation is part of a larger push to let students with convictions retain access to higher education. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2019

Parent company of Strayer and Capella U eyes expansion

The college operator said during an earnings call that it could add a co-branded location and expand its competency-based education program.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 1, 2019

Higher ed leaders criticize claim Chinese propaganda sways view of visa process

A State Department official's comments drew mixed reactions, with some student exchange experts taking issue with the effective denial of visa delays.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 1, 2019

Pushback on McGraw-Hill, Cengage merger highlights materials access debate

College leaders are "caught in the middle" of publishers' shifting pricing strategies and students' demand for lower-cost options, one analyst said.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 1, 2019

U of California System to audit campuses for foreign influence 'risk'

Intelligence warnings are being countered by calls from colleges to ensure oversight is applied in a focused and careful manner.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 31, 2019

2U slows growth plans citing rise in competition for online education

The online program manager will launch fewer new graduate programs and expects smaller program sizes as it broadens its offerings. 

By Hallie Busta • July 31, 2019

Michigan State's embattled ex-president to get $2.45M retirement package

Lou Anna Simon is retiring at the end of August as she faces charges of lying to police about her knowledge of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 31, 2019