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6 universities making big investments in data science
To tap the growing field, public and private colleges are adding degree paths, partnering with the private sector and increasing research.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 8, 2019 -
Michigan joins free college push with latest proposal
The state's governor proposed a last-dollar program aiming to increase the share of state residents with a postsecondary credential from 45% to 60%.
By James Paterson • March 8, 2019 -
Trendline
Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Deep Dive
What's at stake in a possible accreditation overhaul
For-profits, nontraditional education providers and cash-strapped accreditors are wary of the Ed Department's push but agree room to innovate is key.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2019 -
SXSW EDU 2019: What it means to treat students as consumers of higher ed
Better data and transparency on cost can help, said leaders at the intersection of college and the workforce, including the provost of Western Governors.
By Hallie Busta • March 7, 2019 -
Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk
More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.
By James Paterson • March 7, 2019 -
Receiver says Dream Center is 'insolvent,' plans to sell or close campuses
The manager of its assets says he has lined up buyers and transfer partners for many of its remaining colleges following Argosy's loss of Title IV access.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 8, 2019 -
Associate degrees linked to better employment, earnings
A new report from the American Council on Education highlights the economic benefits of the degree but notes too few community college students graduate.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2019 -
Q&A
SXSW EDU 2019: Taking OER to the next level
Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze discusses the growing push to compete with traditional publishers by crowd sourcing quality and adding teaching tools.
By Hallie Busta • March 6, 2019 -
Sponsored by Watermark
Evolving the student course evaluation process for greater insights
Little has changed in student evaluations since the 1970s. The next evolution of course evaluations may finally be around the corner.
March 5, 2019 -
Nevada lays out broad higher ed partnership with Mexican state
The framework allows for international academic cooperation through measures such as joint degrees, faculty and student exchanges, and language courses.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2019 -
Fearing 'existential threat,' U of Massachusetts unveils plans for national online platform
The system is hoping the new venture, targeting adult learners, will help it stave off looming enrollment declines that are stressing institutions of all sizes.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2019 -
Column
Gen Z Takeover: How colleges are using gamification to engage students
To encourage campus exploration beyond the classroom, colleges are adding a little competition to earn points, badges and prizes.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2019 -
SXSW EDU 2019: Why we need to fix the college-to-career handoff
Higher ed leaders at the annual conference discussed flaws in career readiness and how colleges and employers need to work together.
By Hallie Busta • March 5, 2019 -
Michigan State loses sexual misconduct coverage after cutting ties with insurer
The university declined a renewal offer that would not cover future claims against Larry Nassar, instead creating its own captive insurance company.
By James Paterson • March 4, 2019 -
As enrollment wavers, law schools look to expand online
Virtual classes and programs are tapping new revenue streams and preparing faculty for the future of legal education.
By Hallie Busta • March 4, 2019 -
Which colleges spend the most tuition revenue on instruction?
Government subsidies put public institutions on top, while for-profit and online colleges devote a sizable share of their revenue to marketing.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2019 -
Colleges collaborate to improve career services
Seven universities are partnering to share best practices on helping low-income and first-generation students connect what they're learning with future jobs.
By James Paterson • March 4, 2019 -
Georgetown to launch AI think tank
The news follows an executive order supporting investment in artificial intelligence as well as similar moves by other colleges.
By Hallie Busta • March 1, 2019 -
2 reports highlight concerns over Confucius Institutes’ influence
The probes into the cultural education program draw attention to broader issues of academic freedom in higher ed between the U.S. and China.
By James Paterson • March 1, 2019 -
Ed Dept pulls Argosy U’s Title IV access in blow to Dream Center
With $13 million owed to students and few answers, the federal agency denied the for-profit college's request for a change in control and nonprofit conversion.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 1, 2019 -
Do universities need to go national to stay relevant?
A new report argues regional colleges, especially those without specializations, are prime targets "to be gobbled up" by national institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Brian Tucker/Higher Ed Dive
Deep DiveAs traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift
Online program managers are answering colleges' calls for flexibility as more institutions, including state systems like SUNY, plant flags in the space.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Sponsored by D2L
[Podcast] Higher (Ed)volution
In this podcast, we will delve into the possibilities of Learning Management System analytics.
By Education Dive's Brand Studio • Updated Oct. 9, 2019 -
State budget talks weigh freezing tuition for more funding
Proposed limits on tuition increases are one piece of a higher ed funding puzzle borne from recession-era state budget cuts and slowing investment returns.
By James Paterson • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Report: 54% of prospective elementary teachers fail licensing exam on first try
The National Council on Teacher Quality's report points a finger at teacher education programs for inadequately preparing these would-be educators.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2019
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