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

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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

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

Gen Z Takeover: Showing students how to afford college

The newest cohort of learners is more debt-averse than previous generations, prompting institutions to bring transparency to costs.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 31, 2019

U of Alaska System board votes to merge its 3 universities

Other options on the table in response to a proposed 41% cut in state support were spreading the cuts across the institutions or adopting a consortium model.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 30, 2019

Massachusetts higher ed leaders weigh proposal to prevent sudden colleges closures

While requiring colleges to notify students if they are financially struggling could prevent fallout, it may have undue consequences for schools.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 30, 2019

Johns Hopkins to host coding boot camp for adult learners

The local program reflects one of the ways colleges are bringing in workers throughout their careers to reskill. 

By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • July 30, 2019

Accreditor accountability changes 'could be undone in a heartbeat'

NACIQI's student rep says the accreditation advisory committee took critical steps in the last six years that are at risk of being reversed by new policies.

By Simon Boehme • July 30, 2019

Guided pathways, 3.8% increase in year-over-year student retention

Pearl River Community College uses Ellucian Degree Works and guided pathways to help students reach their goals.

July 30, 2019

U.S. News removes UC Berkeley, 4 other schools from ranking

The publication pulled the institutions after they said they provided incorrect information for the 2019 edition of its popular Best Colleges rankings. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 29, 2019

Ed Dept approves California's solution for federal financial aid lapse

The move returns aid eligibility to 80,000 state residents enrolled in out-of-state nonprofit and public online colleges, with the decision backdated to May 26.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 5, 2019

Nonprofit expands digital credentials pilot to help underserved learners

Education Design Lab is continuing to experiment with microcredentials as a means to verify students' and workers' abilities.  

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell , Natalie Schwartz • July 29, 2019