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After Midwest for-profit Vatterott's closure, colleges line up to take on students
The chain's closure, the second this month, was so abrupt that some students found out by word of mouth or had belongings locked inside a campus.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Report: Most board members think the public has a positive view of higher education
However, other recent studies show less favorable views and perceptions of political bias among U.S. adults.
By James Paterson • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Texas community college enrollment 'bucked' trend in strong job market
Population growth and dual-enrollment participation prevented the expected drop-off in students, Moody's reports.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2018 -
US college completion rate climbs to 58%
Although six-year completion rates are rising across the board, significant differences among several groups persist.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 20, 2018 -
DeVos tells higher ed leaders the industry is 'due for a rethink'
The Ed secretary laid out her department's priorities ahead of the federal negotiated rulemaking session on accreditation that begins next month.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How Amazon HQ2's arrival is kicking a higher ed expansion into gear
A stronger tech talent pipeline was central to Virginia's winning bid for the e-commerce giant's new headquarters. But university officials say the project has bigger implications.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 20, 2018 -
After building spree, college maintenance spending hits 11-year high
Investment in existing buildings reached nearly $5 per gross square foot in 2017 and could rise further even as colleges struggle to grow revenue, a new report finds.
By James Paterson • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Ed Dept. watchdog to review ACICS approval
In response to pushback from congressional Democrats, the department's Office of Inspector General is investigating the agency's contentious decision.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Supreme Court upholds doctrine that gives Ed Dept power to define its rules
The decision comes as the department moves to overhaul several regulations, including those that govern Title IX, accreditation and online learning.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated June 27, 2019 -
Grand Canyon Education buys Orbis Education Services for $362.5M
The deal could help diversify the for-profit service provider's revenue and clients after it spun off Grand Canyon University earlier this year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What's next for higher ed's for-profit colleges?
More M&A and nonprofit conversions are expected as the troubled sector stares down political uncertainty in 2020 and beyond.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Northeastern U tech college lands $50M gift from industrialist
The investment joins several other recent high-dollar gifts to colleges and universities to support tech-oriented programs.
By James Paterson • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Low-income student enrollment up 3.5% at top US colleges
A group of 100-plus colleges has committed to increase equity and access in higher ed, and early reports show they are pacing to meet their goal.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 18, 2018 -
University of Minnesota hikes nonresident tuition again
Some worry the increase will deter coveted out-of-state students, whose numbers climbed after the university slashed their tuition a decade ago.
By James Paterson • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
4 questions DeVos' Title IX rules leave unanswered
We asked legal experts what they think about the Ed Department's proposed overhaul and how colleges should prepare to carry it out.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2018 -
U of Rochester names Sarah Mangelsdorf as its first woman president
Currently provost of UW-Madison, she will take over the private institution as it rebounds from a sexual harassment scandal that led its last leader to resign.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Minority students key to tech sector's growth, but attainment gap persists
Graduating more underrepresented students with engineering degrees is key to meeting demand in the growing sector, a new report says.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Ed Department alerts ECA students to transfer, discharge options
The abrupt closure of most Education Corporation of America campuses has some 20,000 students seeking ways to finish programs or get financial relief.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Davenport U offers displaced GM workers $8K for degrees
The private, nonprofit Michigan institution is also offering career services and discounts on professional courses to workers at plants slated to close in 2019.
By James Paterson • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Boston-area college notifies students of plans close
Newbury College's announcement last week that it will likely close at the end of the spring semester contrasts with other institutions' abrupt shutdowns.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 17, 2018 -
UNC Governors reject Silent Sam plan, go back to drawing board
Board members, along with UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor and trustees, were asked to come up with a new proposal for the Confederate statue by March 15.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Undergrad headcount rose during a bruising decade — but not everywhere
The recession and state budget cuts were among the factors that caused declines at many colleges, Chronicle of Higher Education data found.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 14, 2018 -
After shooting threats, California college moves finals off campus
Professors are required to provide alternative means of taking exams in response to the threat of two separate shootings for the same day.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 14, 2018 -
3 Ohio community colleges doubled graduation rates with CUNY ASAP program
One-third of participants in the original City University of New York program were nontraditional students while one-half across the Ohio colleges were.
By James Paterson • Dec. 14, 2018 -
President Speaks: 5 big issues higher ed leaders faced in 2018
We welcome submissions for our President Speaks series. Read what college leaders had to say last year, and let us know what's on your mind.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 13, 2018
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