Grads flock to jobs in the arts, social services over finance

The tight labor market may empower recent graduates to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones, a new report finds.

By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019

Ed Dept considering income-share agreements

A top official said the agency is looking into the financing model but noted it won't be right for every college, particularly open-enrollment institutions.

By James Paterson • April 15, 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

University reverses controversial liberal arts cuts

Instead, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which faces a budget deficit, will restructure the programs to be interdisciplinary and job oriented.

By James Paterson • April 12, 2019

Southern New Hampshire U to add West Coast operations center

The online powerhouse is looking to hire around 350 staff members to support students in Western time zones as competition for digital learners heats up. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2019

Colleges should be held accountable for student outcomes, administrators say

Most higher ed leaders say more government oversight is needed, per a new survey that follows moves on rules that cede power to colleges and accreditors.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 12, 2019

Gen Z Takeover: As demand for mental health services grows, colleges give students new tools

By streamlining counseling centers, adding de-stress stations and rolling out well-being initiatives, institutions are helping students thrive on campus.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2019

Moody’s: Competition, consolidation shape online education market

Online growth is "a credit positive" for higher ed, analysts note, though they highlight several risk factors for colleges approaching the crowded space. 

By Hallie Busta • April 11, 2019

How colleges can make tuition resets successful

When lowering sticker prices, adjusting recruitment and messaging the change to price-sensitive students is critical, a new study suggests. 

By James Paterson • April 11, 2019

AERA '19: Experts detail initiatives to expand computer science access

Researchers and practitioners described efforts in Los Angeles, Chicago and nationally to recruit more girls and minority students into computer science courses and to better understand their experiences once they get there.

By Linda Jacobson • April 10, 2019

More employers turning to apprenticeships to build talent pipeline

A majority of adults believe such a program has a better chance of landing them a job than does a four-year degree, one recent report found.

By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • April 10, 2019

Is wood the future of campus construction?

College buildings are test labs for a new kind of wood technology, but for all its support the latest trend isn't without its challenges.

By Hallie Busta • April 10, 2019

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

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

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

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