Michigan State joins other colleges offering recovery housing

Campuses, which can be "abstinence-hostile environments," are increasingly offering support for students recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.

By James Paterson • Nov. 21, 2018

Ex-Michigan State president arraigned on charges of lying to police over Larry Nassar investigation

Lou Anna Simon is the third person charged in the investigation into MSU's handling of sexual abuse claims against the former sports doctor. 

By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 27, 2018

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

As gun violence continues, colleges sharpen campus safety message

A new video from Northwestern University puts a twist on a familiar format as colleges take several steps to increase awareness and prevention.

By James Paterson • Nov. 20, 2018

Report: What high school students look for in a college

Cost was among the most important factors, and colleges are responding with tuition cuts for low- and middle-income families.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 20, 2018

These 9 universities are looking for a new president

Turnover is high among college presidents today, and as efforts to hire a new leader at one of the universities indicate, the job is becoming harder to fill.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 20, 2018

U of California System will add 2,500 students without tuition increase

The board approved a budget asking for $277.6 million in additional state funding, of which $63.8 million would be earmarked to avoid tuition hikes.

By James Paterson • Nov. 20, 2018

Donations keep Iowa Wesleyan open as partners sought

The announcement comes about two weeks after the small liberal arts college said financial difficulties may force it to close.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2018

Kean University transfers overseas faculty to Chinese payroll

New Jersey's top higher education official requested details about faculty rights and protections at the public college's satellite campus in China. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 19, 2018

Michael Bloomberg pledges $1.8B to Johns Hopkins for need-based aid

The former mayor of New York is giving the largest private donation to higher education on record to increase the need-based aid his alma mater provides.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 19, 2018

President Speaks: Let’s stop talking about ‘non-traditional students’

There is a new normal for college students and higher education needs to adapt to serve them, writes Touro College President Dr. Alan Kadish.

By Alan Kadish • Nov. 19, 2018

As wildfires rage, California colleges cancel classes due to poor air quality

Colleges also have set up relief funds and extended application deadlines to help students, faculty and staff recover from the Camp and Woolsey fires.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 19, 2018

Professor sues U of California System to detect whether it illegally uses race in admissions

He wants to know if it reintroduced preferential treatment for minorities due to pressure over enrollment rates following a state affirmative action ban.

By James Paterson • Nov. 16, 2018

Campus police departments report uptick in hate crimes to FBI

Over half of hate crimes reported by campus police in 2017 were race-related, 26% pertained to religion and nearly 16% were about sexual orientation.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 16, 2018

Lawsuit reveals ‘Animal House’ culture in Dartmouth department

Seven women allege the Ivy League institution mishandled their complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination by tenured professors.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2018

To help draw Amazon, Virginia Tech planned a $1B campus near DC

And nearby George Mason University will add a computing school as colleges in one of the e-commerce giant's two new hometowns roll out the red carpet.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2018

'AI for everyone': Coursera tackles training for the nontechnical

A new course will help companies build expertise in artificial intelligence — an area colleges are beginning to invest in, some heavily.

By Hallie Busta , Alex Hickey • Nov. 15, 2018

Community colleges see summer enrollment rise after Pell Grant expansion

The return of year-round Pell Grants marks a victory for higher ed leaders at two-year institutions that have been hit hard by enrollment declines. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 15, 2018

Report: Colleges must teach liberal arts grads to merge hard and soft skills

The ability to combine skills common to liberal arts education such as critical thinking with basic tech abilities can be a boon for students' future employers.

By James Paterson • Nov. 15, 2018

US colleges add fewer new international students for second-straight year

Experts attribute the drop to several factors including competition from institutions in other countries, rising tuition and the current political climate.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 14, 2018

Northeastern U to buy London campus amid push for international expansion

By purchasing an existing college, the Boston-based university bucks the trend of U.S. institutions building anew when expanding abroad.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 14, 2018

Report: Minority students face big equity gap at public colleges

The report shows inequitable enrollment of minority students among top public colleges is creating "two separate and unequal tracks" in higher education.  

By James Paterson • Nov. 14, 2018

Strong university ecosystems feed Amazon HQ2s' fire

Amazon says it will hire 50,000 total employees for its two new headquarters. Several nearby colleges will play an important role in facilitating the process. 

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 13, 2018

Report: How colleges can better respond to racism on campus

The American Council on Education uses the 2015 protests at the University of Missouri as a case study to examine responses to racial crises on campus.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 13, 2018

What is the future of fraternities on college campuses?

After four student deaths in 2017 and pressure from parents, colleges are cracking down — but just how far they'll go is still to be determined.

By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018

Private colleges double down on recruiting transfer students

In Minnesota, private colleges are hosting campus visits and career fairs to draw transfer students, who more colleges are eyeing to help raise enrollment.

By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018