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

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Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

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

'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

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

12 ways to use tech in your world languages course

Enhance your world language courses with these 12 tips on incorporating tech.

March 26, 2019

U of Mississippi moves to relocate Confederate statue

The decision comes amid a national movement to remove memorials of racist figures from college campuses and other public spaces. 

By James Paterson • March 26, 2019

12 ways colleges can address academic freedom threats from China

New guidance from Human Rights Watch suggests institutions track threats, collaborate on research in China and support scholars from that country.

By James Paterson • March 25, 2019

Grand Canyon U's online seminary wins accreditation

It follows other specialized programs online in search of students and joins a similar offering from competitor Liberty University in doing so.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 25, 2019

3 steps all colleges should take after the admissions scandal

Reviewing pathways in, increasing fraud protection and exploring new ways to give applicants a fair shot can help rebuild trust in the process.

By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2019

Report: Give the Federal Work-Study program the overhaul it needs

The program's aim of being a channel for low-income students to receive aid in exchange for work doesn't go far enough, contends one Urban Institute fellow.

By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2019

Report: More college closures ahead

Declining revenue has brought many small institutions to the brink and some past it, and mergers' difficulties make closures likelier, S&P analysts said. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 22, 2019