Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates

Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success. 

By James Paterson • June 13, 2019

Michigan’s voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses

The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting. 

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019

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Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Could the flow of international students from India be the next to shrink?

Following China, tightening immigration policies in the U.S. could weaken the second-largest supply of international students to American colleges. 

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 12, 2019

Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules

The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2019

Technology connects rural students to college opportunities

Students in rural areas have less access to college and are often overlooked by recruiters, but virtual counselors are connecting them to institutions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 12, 2019

How colleges are bringing back stopped-out students

Sagging enrollment and a greater focus on outcomes are pushing colleges to reenroll students instead of replacing them with new recruits.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2019

Amazon expands cloud curriculum with bachelor’s degree

George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College join a growing group of institutions to develop curriculum with the e-commerce giant. 

By Hallie Busta • June 12, 2019

Ace your enrollments with the ideal higher education marketing strategy

A savvy digital marketing strategy brings quality, prospective students to your programs.

June 11, 2019

Virginia Tech moves Innovation Campus closer to Amazon's HQ2

The 1-million-square-foot campus, a key piece of the plan to attract the e-commerce giant, will be a half-mile closer to Amazon's new headquarters.

By James Paterson • June 11, 2019

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

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