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More colleges are using the blockchain for student records
A for-profit in Virginia is among the latest colleges to use the digital ledger technology to make it easier for students to share and verify records.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 13, 2018 -
As DACA nears the Supreme Court, colleges add services
In response to the Trump administration's push to end DACA, some colleges are adding or expanding services to help those students navigate uncertainty.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018 -
Florida drops 'bottom three' exception for higher ed performance funding
The move by the Florida Board of Governors is a boon for smaller state institutions whose student outcomes have been steadily improving.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Feds want to write transgender students out of Title IX, but colleges should tread carefully
As one agency readies a narrow definition of gender under the anti-discrimination law, experts advise colleges to double down on protecting transgender students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018 -
California's new governor has a pricey plan for its colleges
Incoming Gov. Gavin Newsom's free college initiative alone would cost $92 million annually, in addition to millions the state spends on fee waivers.
By James Paterson • Nov. 12, 2018 -
New governors have big plans for higher ed, but funding woes remain
The private sector will play a major role in new state leaders making good on campaign promises to improve public education.
By Halona Black • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Universities under investigation for poor website accessibility
Lawsuits have brought the issue to the forefront of colleges' attention, but monitoring thousands of web pages can be a huge undertaking.
By Halona Black , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Just 60 people have applied to be U of Minnesota's next president so far — why?
Nearly 150 people applied the last time the position was up for grabs in 2010. It is one of several U.S. college president positions currently open.
By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018 -
New chair of University System of Maryland’s board starts with an apology
Its flagship campus is dealing with the fallout of an investigation prompted by a football player's death that revealed dysfunction in its athletic department.
By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Report: Certificate completion rates still largely unknown
Industry observers predict more data will be available in the coming years as completion rates among MOOC and third-party providers improve.
By Halona Black • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Another student group suspended for hazing — this time, it’s the band
Studies show hazing among marching band members such as that alleged at Bowie State University is underreported and not uncommon.
By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Penn State leads 19 colleges exploring uses for new tech in higher ed
The group's first goal is to curate an online library of openly licensed resources to help institutions integrate new technology into instruction.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Purdue, British university to offer joint degree in defense fields
The move signals two growing areas of interest for American higher education: international collaboration and security-focused degrees.
By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Report: Activism is on the rise among college-bound students
High school counselors say the "current intensity of political rhetoric" is stirring students, but college admissions officials say it's challenging recruiting abroad.
By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Amazon scraps NYC HQ2 amid opposition from politicians, students
Area colleges helped lure the e-commerce giant, but some felt the billion-dollar incentives would be better spent on education and other services.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 13, 2018 -
Higher ed layoffs continue amid struggle for students, funding
The University of Oklahoma and Savannah State University are the latest colleges to trim staff to fill budget gaps.
By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Women’s scholarships, programs a target amid proposed Title IX changes
A University of Michigan-Flint professor continues to challenge women-only scholarships, programs and other resources at publicly funded colleges.
By Halona Black • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Why one urban university is expanding through a P3
New Jersey City University President Sue Henderson explains why her college chose the public-private partnership model for its $400 million "academic village" currently under construction.
By Sue Henderson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Jerry Falwell's Liberty University leases student emails to political candidate
The private Christian university's move to share student, and potentially alumni and donor, emails raises questions about the ethics of handling student data.
By James Paterson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Iowa Wesleyan University may close due to financial troubles
The small liberal arts college, which has doubled its enrollment in the last five years, is among several that have struggled to stay operational.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Going digital: 3 keys to raising your college's data game
We explore what makes some digital transformations in higher education more successful than others.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 5, 2018 -
4 ed tech trends colleges should be ready for
The blockchain and artificial intelligence are among several technologies and practices poised to impact higher ed, according to experts at Educause.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Indiana U is designing a smarter classroom
A working group will develop an active learning classroom prototype based on a report from a meeting of faculty members and tech and furniture companies.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
At one California university, a grant helped struggling students graduate 93% faster
Cal Poly Pomona awarded 327 students close to graduation up to $3,200 to cover costs such as tuition, books, supplies and parking.
By Halona Black • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Report: Student affairs doesn't reflect student demographics
Some demographics are better represented than others, but the disparities could become more pronounced based on population growth projections.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018
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