U of Michigan cuts ties with China’s Confucius Institute

The university joins other U.S. colleges that have scrapped relationships with the controversial brand of Chinese cultural centers in recent years.

By James Paterson • Dec. 13, 2018

Democrats urge DeVos to take back ACICS' recognition

The politicians said they found new evidence of "misleading information" in the Ed Department's recommendation to restore the accreditor's status.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 13, 2018

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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Report: 2 in 5 states use multiple measures for remedial placement

Higher ed leaders have been rethinking remedial education as a growing body of research reveals traditional programs may not be working. 

By James Paterson • Dec. 12, 2018

Salaries of the highest-paid public college chiefs up 28%

While public college execs' pay rose year-over-year, it fell 4% for their private college counterparts, according to Chronicle of Higher Education data.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2018

Master's programs are becoming more popular, diverse

Facing enrollment declines and reduced state support, some U.S. colleges are turning to graduate programs as a way to fuel revenue growth. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2018

How U of Michigan used targeted outreach to recruit more low-income students

A new study looks at the impact of a targeted mailing campaign encouraging low-income, high-performing students to apply and get free tuition. 

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 12, 2018

Students have plenty of credential options but lack information on value, quality

Short-term credentials let learners upskill quickly, but a better way is needed to tell if they will be worth it, panelists at a Washington, D.C., event said Monday. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2018

Dream Center sued over claims it misled students on Art Institutes accreditation

The lawsuit alleges the social services nonprofit kept students in the dark for months about four campuses that lost their accreditation. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2018

Tapping into G-R-I-T to enhance students' 'burn to learn'

Equip students with the GRIT™ to achieve their goals in college and beyond.

By Paul G. Stoltz • Dec. 11, 2018

Stanford drops home equity from financial aid calculations

More colleges are upping their scholarships and targeting higher income brackets in order to draw students with larger unmet needs.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 11, 2018

Yale and Harvard join coding boot camp trend

One program targets students and the other working adults as more colleges address growing demand for workforce-oriented tech training.

By James Paterson • Dec. 11, 2018

UC Berkeley announces 5-part plan to boost diversity as numbers lag

In a letter, Chancellor Carol Christ said the university has "work to do, and that time is relatively short," but achieving diversity today can be a challenge.

By James Paterson • Dec. 10, 2018

MIT report finds no 'compelling case' to cut Saudi ties

U.S. colleges have faced greater scrutiny of their relationships with the kingdom after the murder of a Washington Post journalist at a Saudi consulate. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill teaching assistants strike over plan for Silent Sam statue

The debate centers on a plan to relocate the statue, which protestors pulled down in August, to a new $5.3 million on-campus history center.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 10, 2018

U of Minnesota names Joan Gabel as first female president

The lone finalist for the job, she will earn an annual salary of $640,000 — more than current President Eric Kaler's base of $625,250.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Dec. 20, 2018

Higher ed consolidation could pick up in 2019, Fitch says

The ratings agency joined Moody's this week in issuing a negative outlook for the sector as it grapples with challenges including slow tuition revenue growth.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2018

Michigan State applications sink 8.3% in wake of Nassar scandal

The decline runs counter to applicant growth experienced at most other Big Ten Conference institutions.  

By James Paterson • Dec. 7, 2018

U of South Florida brings grocer Publix to campus

USF's president said the move to bring Florida's biggest grocery chain to campus helps its aims of becoming "a vibrant living-learning environment."

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2018

Women were majority of medical school entrants for 2nd straight year

Although more women are entering the medical profession, research shows it has a long way to go to establish gender equity.

By James Paterson • Dec. 6, 2018

Higher-paying, preprofessional programs cost more to teach

Costs can vary based on class sizes and faculty pay, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2018

Education Corporation of America shuts down after ACICS pulls accreditation

The operator of for-profit Virginia College and Brightwood Career Institute is closing 70-plus campuses amid mounting financial and compliance troubles. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2018

UC Berkeley to settle free speech lawsuit for $70K

The settlement comes as colleges balance protecting free speech on campus and ensuring security at events where speakers may stoke unrest. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 5, 2018

Betsy DeVos inks agreement with Swiss on apprenticeships

The memorandum of understanding brings a pledge from nearly two dozen Swiss companies with U.S. ties to help create training opportunities here.

By James Paterson • Dec. 5, 2018

Case Western Reserve to launch blockchain think tank

Cleveland is striving to become "Blockland" amid a citywide push to find uses for the digital ledger technology and is calling on local colleges for help.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 5, 2018

Teaching students that communication is a two-way street

How do you support building communication skills?

Dec. 5, 2018