Farm bill gives some HBCUs' budgets wiggle room

Moody's analysts say the infusion of funding and increased financial flexibility are a good omen of government support for the struggling colleges. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 14, 2019

Appeals court rules U of Southern California’s sexual misconduct investigations unfair

A court said the university must give students who face severe penalties the opportunity to question their accusers and other witnesses during a hearing. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 11, 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

Wealthier students borrow more for college. Here's why.

The gap between what high- and low-income students borrowed on average rose from $7,500 to $10,500 over a four-year period, a new report finds.

By James Paterson • Jan. 11, 2019

CUNY close to choosing new chancellor after 2 contenders reportedly drop out

Robert Hughes of the Gates Foundation backed out in December, but the university says it is nearing the end of its search to replace James Milliken.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2019

Former student-athlete sues Washington and Lee U following suicide attempt

Kionte Burnette alleges a counselor "deviated from the applicable standard of care and treatment" during events leading up to his attempt to take his life.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 11, 2019

Investors bet $30M more on Lambda School's income-share tuition model

The programming and coding school enrolls 1,000 students and is already expanding overseas, but ISAs in higher ed have had several false starts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2019

1.8M college students who could get SNAP benefits aren't

More than 30% of students lack adequate access to food and many don't take advantage of federal benefits, a Government Accountability Office report found.

By James Paterson • Jan. 10, 2019

Chicago mayoral candidate wants to merge public K-12, community college systems

Bill Daley said combining the education systems could save up to $50 million and pay for all city high school graduates to attend community college.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 10, 2019

Negotiators for accreditation rulemaking have deep stakes in online, alternative education

The Ed Department's proposed regulatory overhaul lightens accreditor oversight and gives colleges more freedom to design programs.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 9, 2019

How Purdue Global is expanding Purdue U's access to adult learners

The chief academic officer of the online college borne from the Purdue-Kaplan deal discusses its twist on competency-based and modular education.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 9, 2019

Campus group urges Michigan State to hire outsider as president

Any internal candidate in the university's "calcified, top-down, secretive and retaliatory culture cannot effectively change it," writes Reclaim MSU.

By James Paterson • Jan. 9, 2019

With HBX rebranding, Harvard puts the 'online' back in online business school

Once reluctant to go digital, university leaders touted the platform's ability to expand the acclaimed institution's footprint.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 9, 2019

President Speaks: Creating leadership pathways for women in higher ed

Carolyn Stefanco, president of The College of Saint Rose, in New York, shares how faculty and administrators helped her chart her own career in education.

By Carolyn Stefanco • Jan. 8, 2019

Nonprofit National University System finalizes acquisition of for-profit college

The deal to buy Northcentral University, for an undisclosed price, aims to beef up its online presence and reach working adults with graduate programs. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2019

Some Gen Zers don't feel ready for the workforce

Colleges and employers can respond to that uncertainty, identified in a new Dell report, with soft skills training, internships and other job-specific programs.

By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2019

Temple pays $5.5M to settle lawsuit over U.S. News ranking inflation

Students claimed the college inflated scores of a business school program in order to nab a higher spot on the publication's popular ranking.

By James Paterson • Jan. 8, 2019

9 higher ed trends to watch in 2019

We looked back at 2018 and ahead to the new year to determine where college leaders can expect to focus their attention in the coming months.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2019

For-profit trade group urges Democrats to ease takeovers of troubled colleges

Colleges' inability to get federal aid in bankruptcy makes it hard for healthy operators to take over struggling ones, CECU's Steve Gunderson contends.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2019

Federal court orders Maryland to settle 13-year legal battle with HBCUs

A coalition of alumni contend program duplication in the state has undermined the ability of its four HBCUs to recruit and draw a diverse pool of students. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 7, 2019

Paying public college presidents more may not boost funding

A new study finds top executives' big paychecks do not yield increased revenues for the college, as some otherwise expect.

By James Paterson • Jan. 7, 2019

Ed Department's draft accreditation rules loosen oversight

The proposal also drops the credit hour definition and gives colleges more flexibility to define their own programs.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 7, 2019

Kenyon College adds diversity efforts to tenure, promotion guidelines

The small liberal arts institution's step to reward inclusion work highlights its importance at a time when it goes largely unrecognized in higher ed.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2019

Amid sexual misconduct scandal, Dartmouth seeks to end 'abuse of power'

The college's undertaking of an external review of its campus culture follows a lawsuit that alleges it failed to address sexual misconduct complaints.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 4, 2019

Career Education settles 5-year inquiry over marketing practices

The for-profit operator agreed not to collect on nearly $500 million owed by students following allegations it used misleading recruiting tactics.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2019

UVA's College at Wise wants to lower tuition for Appalachian students

If approved, the change would more than halve tuition for out-of-state students from elsewhere in the mostly rural region and potentially boost revenue. 

By James Paterson • Jan. 4, 2019