Study: Going solar brings financial, air-quality benefits for schools

Sunny states, such as California and Florida, would see the highest savings, while Midwestern states would likely reap more health benefits, research says.

By Linda Jacobson • May 6, 2019

Microgrants aid low-income students by covering small costs

These funds offer a chance at "affordable philanthropy" for donors who want to help lower-income students complete their education.

By Amelia Harper • May 6, 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

Private equity's role in the rise — and fall — of for-profit colleges

Investors funneled billions of dollars into the sector during and after the recession, and they may be gearing up for another round.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2019

Young adults' anxiety correlated with political concerns, survey finds

Plus, college students trust their administrators at higher rates than they do Wall Street, the government or the media, an annual Harvard poll finds.

By James Paterson • May 6, 2019

UNC Charlotte pledges security review after campus shooting

The growing threat of gun violence has colleges examining ways to prevent such incidents as well as to prepare students, staff and faculty members.

By James Paterson • May 6, 2019

State chambers of commerce partner on 'work-based learning'

The network seeks to expand apprenticeship opportunities and arrange financial aid for workers who want to add new skills.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2019

Report shows wraparound services’ impact on community college student success

As lawmakers tout free college programs, research continues to show the need for academic, financial and other help beyond tuition.

By James Paterson • May 3, 2019

How boot camps are bringing skills training to college

We talked with Trilogy founder and CEO Dan Sommer about his firm's plans with 2U and new ways its offerings can be integrated into higher ed.

By Hallie Busta • May 3, 2019

House budget proposes $150M career education program for community colleges

The Labor Department program would aim to meet regional workforce needs by training students for in-demand jobs, according to a bill summary. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2019

Ex-Penn State President Spanier avoids jail over child endangerment — for now

The news comes as several college leaders are in the spotlight for allegedly covering up or not taking action on known cases of sexual abuse on campus.

By James Paterson • May 2, 2019

Understanding higher ed’s role in workforce education partnerships

To better prepare students for jobs, new groups and companies are emerging to help bridge the gap between what employers want and what colleges offer.

By Hallie Busta • May 2, 2019

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