Higher Ed: Page 118
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Two U of California campuses add STEM program for underrepresented students
The Meyerhoff Scholars Program has already helped the University of Maryland, Baltimore County expand diversity in technical fields.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 10, 2019 -
WGU adds remedial education platform
The online nonprofit's move to add a new pathway for prospective students comes as online education providers expand and look to lock down markets.
By James Paterson • April 10, 2019 -
Higher ed funding is halfway back to pre-recession levels
Yet state-level data show reliance on tuition and public support vary across the country at a time when colleges are increasingly dependent on student dollars.
By Hallie Busta • April 9, 2019 -
Bridgepoint acquires tutoring platform TutorMe as it rebrands
The for-profit changed its name to Zovio and moved its headquarters as it works to morph from a college operator into a tech-focused services provider.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2019 -
Hampshire College makes moves to stay independent
Following its president's resignation, the unconventional liberal arts college brought back one of its founders to lead and announced plans to fundraise.
By James Paterson • April 9, 2019 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Colleges must prioritize foreign languages
Indiana University's president urges institutions to expand their language offerings and enhance education in global awareness.
By Michael A. McRobbie • April 8, 2019 -
Pennsylvania higher ed system gives colleges tuition control
The move follows a trend of giving institutions power over student costs and is part of a redesign of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
By James Paterson • April 8, 2019 -
2U adds boot camps with $750M Trilogy acquisition
The deal lets the OPM embed technical skills in all of its courses and programs, providing a key benefit as it moves into workforce education.
By Hallie Busta • April 8, 2019 -
Report: Higher ed corruption is a global problem
From bribery to political interference with governance, no part of the world, including the U.S., is free of misconduct and threats to academic freedom.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 8, 2019 -
Sponsored by OnSolve
Your guide to create a weather preparedness plan for your campus
Creating a weather preparedness plan now will allow your campus to react swiftly to threats—and substantially reduce the risk of injury to stakeholders.
April 8, 2019 -
Report: 'Workhorse' colleges should consider risk-sharing
Former University of Phoenix President Jorge Klor de Alva makes a case for a new policy the White House has directed the Ed Department to explore.
By James Paterson • April 5, 2019 -
Sponsored by Salesforce.org
Top 5 higher ed learnings from AI for good week
Used ethically and effectively, AI provides colleges and universities like yours the opportunity to spend less time gathering data and more time personalizing the student experience.
April 5, 2019 -
3 ways colleges can expand online
In a crowded market, "easy wins" are increasingly hard to come by, requiring colleges to find new strategies to grow, according to a new report.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 5, 2019 -
In win for Ed Dept, negotiators agree on new accreditation rules
The rulemaking session was not expected to reach consensus, though critics say all stakeholders were not equitably represented in the process.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 4, 2019 -
4 colleges to test expanded resources for single moms
The pilot project, which has the goal of raising attainment among this group by 30%, comes as more colleges look for ways to help student parents succeed.
By James Paterson • April 4, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Will artificial intelligence make the college classroom more accessible?
New tools designed to help institutions meet accessibility requirements stand to personalize learning for all students.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2019 -
Nonprofit National University System launching workforce development arm
The unit aims to develop employer partnerships, create a hiring pipeline and find new ways to roll industry training into academic credits.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 4, 2019 -
What is college administrators' role in protecting free speech on campus?
A new report calls the issue a "deeply partisan feud," though not a full-on crisis, and tasks college leaders with educating students on the underlying principles.
By Hallie Busta • April 3, 2019 -
Success with student outcomes wins 2 Florida community colleges Aspen Prize
Efforts to raise transfer rates, create guided pathways and improve remedial education factored into Miami Dade and Indian River State colleges' awards.
By James Paterson • April 3, 2019 -
West Virginia joins around 20 states offering free college
The plan, signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice last week, will cover tuition and fees at community and technical colleges.
By James Paterson • April 2, 2019 -
Elite colleges' acceptance rates continue to drop
The decreases come at a time when top institutions' selective admissions practices are under the microscope and more students are applying.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 2, 2019 -
Sponsored by Pearson
Learning on the go: How mobile apps can help college students learn a new language
Mobile plays a big role in iGen students’ lives. Why not use it to help teach them a new language?
April 2, 2019 -
Do donations influence college admissions?
The Varsity Blues scandal has renewed debate about donations and the college admissions process, but do big-ticket gifts really buy slots?
By Ben Unglesbee • April 2, 2019 -
Q&A
The challenges of bringing bachelor's degrees to prison
The director of one Second Chance Pell pilot program explains the challenges and benefits of offering higher ed to students who are incarcerated.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 1, 2019 -
Rider University nixes sale of college to Chinese interests
Instead, the university will begin offering its Westminster Choir's programs on its campus in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, in the fall of 2020.
By James Paterson • Updated July 3, 2019
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