Will California's online community college open on time?

The state hatched an ambitious plan for an Oct. 1 start date, but the institution still must develop curriculum, make key hires and become accredited. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 1, 2019

As laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum

From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019

Do learning outcomes set institutions apart?

A new report questions whether these benchmarks are helping colleges differentiate as well as show accreditors they are improving outcomes.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019

Report: Over 60% of college students face hunger or housing insecurity

The latest survey from the Hope Center sheds light on the prevalence of such issues and calls on college leaders to do more to tackle the problem. 

By James Paterson • May 1, 2019

Federal judge: Ed Dept illegally delayed Obama-era distance education rules

The earlier regulations could go into effect as early as May, while the Trump administration's version winds through the approvals process for July 2020.

By Hallie Busta • April 30, 2019

International students' interest in US MBA programs continues to drop

American MBA programs remain the No. 1 choice for Asian candidates, but overall, the percentage who prefer a Western European program increased. 

By James Paterson • April 30, 2019

Judge orders end to Dream Center's ill-fated receivership

The legal process afforded the for-profit college operator protection from creditors, but it didn't prevent mass closures and damage to students and staff. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2019

Can a cash stipend help free college programs succeed?

A new report on one such program in Detroit adds to calls that such initiatives must include supports beyond free tuition to succeed.

By James Paterson • April 29, 2019

Arizona State students demand Cengage partnership investigated

A deal between the university and the publisher is under fire after a professor alleged students were required to pay to turn in homework on a tech platform.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2019

IBM grows computing initiative with new partner universities

The expansion of the company's Q Network adds to the steady stream of recent partnerships between tech corporations and colleges.

By James Paterson • April 26, 2019

2 state universities successfully replicate STEM program for underrepresented students

Penn State and UNC-Chapel Hill boosted graduation rates and the likelihood participating students would go on to a doctoral program, a new study found. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 26, 2019

After raising $103M, MOOC-provider Coursera eyes global expansion

The infusion comes as the company and its competitors use their open-course model to grow demand for online graduate certificates and degrees.

By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2019

InStride adds 2nd university partner

An Australian college will offer programs with the newly launched workforce-focused firm, owned by a private equity fund and Arizona State University.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 26, 2019

The critical role of deans in student affairs

Understanding students' lives is not easy but is key to an energized campus, writes Jon Jacobsen, former dean of students at Harvey Mudd College.

By Jon Jacobsen • April 25, 2019

Report: Policymakers 'systematically shortchange' community colleges

Two-year institutions aren't getting sufficient funding to serve their higher-need student populations, per a new report from The Century Foundation.

By James Paterson • April 25, 2019

How blockchain, virtual assistants and AI are changing higher ed

A new report from Educause examines developments around the technologies and how colleges can use them to advance learning and support students. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2019

Ed Dept: New accreditation rules will be 'more aggressive' to prevent abrupt college closures

Forthcoming regulations will add stronger teach-out plans and provide an easier way for closing colleges to "wind down," a department official said. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 24, 2019

Sudden death: Can the most damaging kind of for-profit closure be prevented?

Three major systems failing abruptly in four months is a sign the sector’s troubles aren't over and its oversight mechanisms may not be working.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2019

Bill to end ban on Pell Grants for prisoners gains traction

Several higher ed groups have signaled their support for the legislation, citing its potential to reduce recidivism rates and improve local economies. 

By James Paterson • April 24, 2019

9 universities partner to craft standards for digital records

The group includes Harvard, MIT and UC Berkeley and Irvine, and is exploring how tech like blockchain can make student records easier to verify and share.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 23, 2019

2U branches out in higher ed as more OPMs eye diversification

With big revenue goals, the company is strategically adding offerings to expand work with existing customers and attract new ones. It's not alone.

By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019

Purdue adds two corporate education partners

Eli Lilly and Cisco Systems will get custom programming from the arrangement, which sees the university looking to merge on-campus and online curriculum.

By James Paterson • April 23, 2019

Elizabeth Warren's $1.25T plan to make college free

As Democratic presidential hopefuls debate the merits of lower-cost higher ed, the Massachusetts senator has come forward with a few big ideas.

By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019

How new learning modes will shape the ‘future of work’

Higher ed should add more skills training and lifelong learning options for workers to keep up with tech changes, reports the World Economic Forum. 

By Hallie Busta • April 22, 2019

IBM to offer tech skills training with U of Louisville

The first of four similar partnerships by IBM brings courses in emerging fields such as AI and data science to an economy being reshaped by automation.

By James Paterson • April 22, 2019