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

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

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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

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

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

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

California legislators propose college admissions reform

Legislation put forward in the State Assembly calls for more oversight of special admissions and no preferential treatment for relatives of donors.

By Hallie Busta • April 1, 2019

For-profit online students drawn by convenience but left 'disappointed'

The sector enrolls an outsized share of remote students, who in focus groups said they were frustrated by a lack of resources, a new Brookings report found.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 1, 2019

Federal court: Professors’ salary history justifies pay gap

A case of administrators-turned-faculty earning higher salaries will be a "pivotal" part of a broader discussion of whether previous pay is too closely tied to sex.

By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2019

Outsourcing is growing at most campuses, college leaders say

Facing budget crunches, more colleges are turning toward outside firms to build facilities and help them expand online, according to a new survey. 

By James Paterson • March 28, 2019

Getting past the 'false dichotomy' in online learning

Marni Baker Stein, chief academic officer at Western Governors University, discusses a "tension" between traditional and new models of higher ed.

By Hallie Busta • March 28, 2019

Report: Many colleges continue to lag on cost transparency

In a review of 80 institutions' use of net price calculators, researchers found some posted "misleading or incomplete" cost data, among other issues.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2019

7 education companies partner to improve credential data sharing

Credly, Credential Engine and others will work with colleges and other education providers to translate program information into a common language. 

By James Paterson • March 28, 2019

Educators, industry leaders address 'root causes' of STEM teacher shortage

Meeting at the San Diego Zoo, the 100Kin10 network announced it has put more than 68,000 STEM educators into K-12 classrooms.

By Linda Jacobson • March 27, 2019

To survive, small colleges are rethinking the liberal arts

As higher ed consolidates, these institutions are restructuring curriculum, campuses and even tuition to help them stand out and stay relevant.

By James Paterson • March 27, 2019

Ed Dept investigates 8 colleges linked to bribery scandal

The probe is the latest in the fallout from the alleged scheme, which has prompted colleges to consider whether broader reforms are needed.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2019

Think tank shares blueprint for accreditation's future

A group convened by the Higher Learning Commission released a set of papers on how accreditors can adapt to changes in technology and credentialing.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2019

Report: Online learning growth continues, but opportunities for improvement remain

Uptake of online classes and programs varies across institutions, with more colleges expected to add new credentials and turn to third parties for help.

By James Paterson • March 27, 2019

5 lawsuits that could bring major change to higher ed

From affirmative action to hazing, colleges are facing court battles whose implications extend far beyond their campuses.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 26, 2019

'Broken' funding system pushes public colleges to recruit out of state

A new report calls on policymakers and university leaders to reinvest in recruiting in-state students to help better serve underrepresented groups.

By Hallie Busta • March 26, 2019