Federal labor board proposes rule to prevent graduate student unions at private colleges

If implemented, the regulations will reverse a ruling that gave them the right to collectively bargain in 2016. 

By James Paterson • Updated Sept. 20, 2019

Future of work depends on language skills

Studies show that the need for bilingual employees is growing.    

May 28, 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

National American gets $8.5M loan from CollegeAmerica parent

It will provide cash needed to secure a letter of credit required by the Education Department for Title IV eligibility, but the lender has its own concerns.

By Hallie Busta • May 24, 2019

Moody's identifies 'growing' cyber threat on college campuses

Budget constraints may make it difficult for colleges to keep up their defenses as attacks grow more complex, analysts write.

By James Paterson • May 24, 2019

President Speaks: Universities should be ‘agile facilitators’ of knowledge

Maryville University President Mark Lombardi explains his institution's approach to implementing technology-based, personalized education.

By Mark Lombardi • May 23, 2019

Minority, low-income students 'almost exclusively' fueled undergrad enrollment growth

However, the gains have been concentrated at the least-selective schools, the Pew Research Center found.

By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • May 23, 2019

How retailers are making their mark on colleges

Department stores, grocers and even apparel brands are adding locations on or near campuses.

By Wayne D'Orio • May 23, 2019

College Scorecard adds preliminary program-level data

Applauded by advocates for more accountability, the update also includes information on additional types of institutions and student groups.

By James Paterson • May 23, 2019

Online directory of college alternatives launches

The listing is one effort to guide prospective students to an emerging market of "last-mile" education and training options.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 22, 2019

Is change coming to Federal Work-Study?

As momentum builds for a Higher Education Act rewrite, lawmakers and policy experts are putting forth ideas to update the student employment program.

By James Paterson • May 22, 2019

Flagship universities offer more merit aid in bid to draw students

At flagships in 46 states, increases in non-need-based aid outpaced that of need-based aid over a five-year period.

By James Paterson • May 22, 2019

Colleges need 'agile' leadership to battle global headwinds

With state funding uncertain, enrollment challenged and technological change ahead, Moody's analysts suggest only the fittest institutions will survive.

By James Paterson • May 22, 2019

Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell Grant program for people in prison

More colleges will be able to participate in the experimental sites initiative, though challenges remain in offering postsecondary education in prison. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2019

What is college presidents' role in the higher ed affordability conversation?

Outgoing University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler discusses why he's leaving before his contract is up and chief execs' use of the "bully pulpit."

By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2019

Report: Strengthening need-based aid key to college affordability

Increasing the size of Pell Grants, targeting aid to the neediest students, and providing more program-level data on debt and earnings can help.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2019

Federal Work-Study pilot to expand funding, flexibility

The Ed Department's experimental site will remove limits on how much money an institution can allocate to private-sector employers, among other changes.

By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2019

Inflation rate of 2.6% expected for colleges in 2019

Growth in faculty salaries will slow this year while material and utility costs will increase, according to an index run by the Commonfund Institute. 

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Report: Ohio State officials knew of sports doctor’s sexual abuse

An independent review found a physician abused at least 177 male students, and that personnel aware of it "failed to investigate or act meaningfully."

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again

Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness. 

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Many workers say they will pursue continuing education on their own

A Randstad report indicates employers and employees agree about the importance of upskilling and where it is most in-demand.

By Hallie Busta , Katie Clarey • May 17, 2019

How can community colleges help students transfer into selective institutions?

A new paper examines a deal with an ed tech company that intended to help students transfer but raised other questions around partnerships.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 17, 2019

Sanctions continue on CollegeAmerica's parent company

Its accreditor told the operator to stop enrollment in 10 programs as well as provide outcomes data on others and justification for some marketing claims.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2019

Dream Center ties could spell the end for coding school Woz U

Arizona regulators cited various financial and operational concerns in their decision not to renew its license, including a link to the failed college chain.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2019

Presidential candidate Julián Castro pitches latest plan for free college

The former HUD secretary's broad proposal offers specifics around income-based repayment and suggests ending federal aid to for-profit colleges.

By James Paterson • May 16, 2019

College Board to roll out adversity score for applicants

The SAT test provider hopes the measure will give colleges a fuller picture of prospective students as many look beyond standardized tests.

By Hallie Busta • May 16, 2019