Lawsuit: Indiana U told staff to downplay campus mold outbreak

As mold issues affect colleges nationally, several Indiana U students allege health staff were told not to tell students it may be causing their illnesses.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 11, 2019

What's in a microcredential?

Hiring managers want them and students are seeking them out. Here's how colleges can address demand for this emerging form of skills qualification.

By Wayne D'Orio • June 11, 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

Despite fragmented market, colleges continue to experiment with blockchain

A recent Gartner report suggests 90% of blockchain implementations must be replaced within 18 months, but some in higher ed contest the "dire" outlook.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 10, 2019

Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes

However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

Report: Program design key to successful free college programs

A new report from The Century Foundation hails the "astonishing" growth in promise initiatives but warns some may limit access. 

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

U of Alabama: Move to return $21.5M was over donor involvement, not abortion law

A donor claimed his gift was returned after he urged students to boycott the state, but emails show tensions stemmed from a dispute over an endowed post.

By Hallie Busta • June 10, 2019

New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors

The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions. 

By James Paterson • June 7, 2019

Report: Does the public have a voice in college accreditation?

A review of accreditors' public commissioners found many had strong ties to higher ed, prompting calls for stricter rules over who can have the job. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2019

How colleges are helping one city bring tech training to scale

Short on tech workers, Louisville, Kentucky, is tasking employers, funders and educators with building out a talent pipeline, mirroring efforts across the U.S.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 7, 2019

More than half of online learners want to change careers

Affordability, location and program reputation are among online students' top concerns, a survey from Learning House and Aslanian Market Research found. 

By James Paterson • June 6, 2019

As Congress debates 'Dreamers' bill, colleges focus on aid and services

Democrats' American Dream and Promise Act, which could give legal status to more than 2 million immigrants, is not expected to pass the Senate.

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 6, 2019

A look at how states are struggling to shore up higher ed, general finances

Economic recovery has boosted revenue to states but their support for higher education lags pre-recession levels, a new report from Pew finds.

By James Paterson • June 6, 2019

Large-scale nudging doesn't affect college choice, study finds

Receiving college application fee waivers and text message reminders largely didn't change whether students went to more selective institutions. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 5, 2019

Democrats press for details on Ed Dept's income-share plans

The inquiry follows comments last month by a top department official suggesting the agency may experiment with the financing mechanism.

By Hallie Busta • June 5, 2019

Survey: Women not as comfortable voicing some opinions in class

Graduates who feel more open to sharing their less popular views also reported stronger emotional attachment to their alma maters, Gallup reports. 

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • June 5, 2019

Chinese government warns students about ‘risks’ of attending US colleges

Higher ed leaders are concerned broad political statements by both countries are leading to policies that threaten a vital supply of international students.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • June 4, 2019

PwC pays $25M to cut employees' student debt

It may only be a drop in the bucket for workers, but the audit firm's move reflects employer efforts to help employees upskill while minimizing debt.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2019

Walmart expands $1 a day degree program

Now open to high school students, the program adds tech credentials and Southern New Hampshire University and Purdue University Global as partners.

By Hallie Busta • June 4, 2019

From badges to performance reviews, here's how colleges are reinventing the Work-Study job

As the policy debate heats up over the future of the federal program, institutions are exploring new kinds of student jobs and ways to verify them.

By James Paterson • Updated June 5, 2019

Report: More research needed to improve access to higher ed in prison

In a wide-ranging report, Ithaka S+R surveys the barriers to prison education and calls for more data collection around student outcomes. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 3, 2019

Virginia freezes public college tuition for the first time in 2 decades

Advocates call the decision "a significant victory" for students and their families and indicative of a broader trend of revitalized state funding.

By James Paterson • June 3, 2019

How micro-internships work for students and companies

Employers explain how project-based internships can give students a foot in the door while letting them test talent before committing.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 3, 2019

FedEx Logistics to launch HBCU employment program in Mississippi

As historically black colleges rebrand to remain viable, employers are eyeing their students to expand their recruitment pipelines.

By Hallie Busta , Morgan Forde • June 3, 2019

Domestic policy, competition abroad mean fewer international students in the US

A new report analyzes current research on factors contributing to the continued decline in international students.

By James Paterson • May 31, 2019

Report sheds light on Arizona State's work with Cengage

An external review found no ethical issues with the university's approach as criticisms mount over how such partnerships impact college costs. 

By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2019