State support for higher ed slowed in 2018

To keep student costs down, public colleges are laying off staff, fundraising more, partnering with private companies and even cutting tuition outright.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Feb. 8, 2019

UVA to launch data science school with $120M gift

The move follows growth in the field and similar initiatives recently announced at other colleges and universities.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 22, 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

U of Southern Maine may change its name to broaden appeal

The university, which hopes to link itself to the state's largest city, joins other institutions looking to new branding to help draw students.

By James Paterson • Jan. 22, 2019

Dartmouth denies officials ignored sexual misconduct complaints

In its response to a $70 million lawsuit, the college said it "moved expeditiously" to investigate students' allegations of sexual misconduct. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 18, 2019

Distressed Hampshire College will admit smaller incoming class for fall 2019

The New England liberal arts college is only admitting early decision applicants and students who deferred admission last year as it evaluates its future.

By James Paterson • Updated Feb. 5, 2019

Ed Department allows state regulators at the rulemaking table — but not AGs

States have a strong stake in the negotiations around accrediting, but some worry the rulemaking committee lacks consumer protection expertise.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2019

Study: Black students more likely to attend college if taught by black teachers in early grades

The study found that the odds of college enrollment for black students who had a black teacher increased by 13% when compared with peers who didn't.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2019

Coursera adds health care vertical with 15 university partners

The online learning platform is rolling out the new offerings, which include two master's degrees, to address growing demand for healthcare workers. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2019

Clarkson U to offer joint 3-2 degree with Chinese colleges

The MBA program forges new institutional ties and brings Chinese students to the U.S. as colleges are examining their academic ties with the country.

By James Paterson • Jan. 17, 2019

Report: Online learning should 'supplement' — not replace — face-to-face instruction

A pair of researchers caution against weakening rules around regular and substantive interaction, which they call online education's "Achilles' heel."

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 17, 2019

New York Gov. Cuomo proposes tougher rules on for-profits, student loan servicers

In his latest budget proposal, the governor blasted the Trump administration's deregulatory policies and said he aims to "fill the gap" in consumer protection.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2019

Michigan State Interim President John Engler resigns over remarks about Nassar victims

Engler, a former Michigan governor, came under fire for comments that victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar are "still enjoying" being in the "spotlight."

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 17, 2019

Ending Pell Grant ban for prisoners could give 463,000 college access, report finds

Restoring federal student aid for inmates could also save states $365.8 million annually by reducing recidivism while raising Pell costs by less than 10%.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2019

Facing insolvency, Dream Center is unloading Art Institutes

The arts school chain was bought just over a year ago, but its owner struggled under inherited debt and has been closing campuses.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 16, 2019

Veterans underrepresented at top US colleges

Two-thirds of student veterans are enrolled in colleges with graduation rates under 50%, according to a new report on how colleges can serve this group.

By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2019

Giving a nudge: How digital alerts can keep students on track

Colleges are using student data to craft custom text messages and other prompts to boost retention, but experts warn they can backfire.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 15, 2019

Survey: Just 9% of graduates find alumni networks helpful

Elite colleges market access to alumni as a critical tool for students in their job searches, but graduates report they don't always work as advertised.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 15, 2019

Community college transfers fare well despite small numbers

A new report shares several ways selective four-year institutions can help improve pathways for students moving from two-year colleges.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 15, 2019

NYU's free medical school tuition draws more diverse applicants

Announced last fall, the move to waive tuition raised questions over whether it would help diversify the applicant pool and, ultimately, the student body.

By James Paterson • Jan. 15, 2019

UNC board cuts Chapel Hill chancellor's departure short amid Silent Sam controversy

Carol Folt's move to resign and remove the statue's pedestal surprised the board, which was in a closed meeting when she publicly announced the news. 

By Hallie Busta • Updated Jan. 16, 2019

An error in Republican tax law could save public colleges millions — for now

A new tax was meant to target all nonprofit colleges that pay top execs more than $1 million, but it inadvertently left out a large portion of state universities. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2019

U of California System urges caution for students and faculty in China

A notification sent last week from its Office of Risk Services advised restricted online messaging and careful behavior based on State Department warnings.

By James Paterson • Jan. 14, 2019

Western Governors U does not have to pay back $713M in Title IV funds

The Ed Department, which previously deemed the nonprofit online college ineligible for federal aid, gave competency-based education a critical boost.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 14, 2019

California Gov. Newsom's budget proposal increases state funding, freezes tuition

Yet some say the budget falls short of meeting the needs of the state's primary financial aid program and low-income students.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 14, 2019

Will sharing more K-12 data increase enrollment at public universities?

To improve in-state college recruitment, Illinois education officials are looking at expanding access to student data and funding scholarships for top students.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 14, 2019