Wisconsin colleges turn in 300-plus submissions to Foxconn 'Smart Cities' competition

The tech company has a deal with the state to build a factory in exchange for a massive subsidy, and is working with higher education to build its workforce.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 30, 2018

Judge approves $600M settlement for ITT students

The settlement affects about 750,000 of the for-profit college's former students, who said ITT mischaracterized loans as grants.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2018

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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

California coding school to add accredited degree with deferred tuition option

Make School used the Western Association of Schools and Colleges path to accreditation for institutions that partner with an existing college.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2018

Liberty U freezes tuition, adds scholarship for middle-income students

It's the first time in a decade the private Christian research university has halted tuition increases, joining a growing list of colleges to do the same.

By James Paterson • Nov. 29, 2018

These colleges' fates could change now that ACICS has its federal recognition back

The for-profit accreditor had its federal recognition permanently restored last week, but the colleges it oversees still have a tough road ahead.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Dec. 8, 2018

Woz U expands reach in tech education with pilot partnership

The online program created by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is partnering with CareerCircle to reach learners with interest in digital skills. 

By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 28, 2018

Federal judge dismisses students' lawsuit against Mount Ida College

The ruling found claims the shuttered college hid its financial condition and violated student privacy didn't stand up to state law. 

By Hallie Busta • Updated May 29, 2019

Amazon Web Services makes its machine learning courses public

Colleges are taking notice as major tech employers offer programs and open knowledge bases as alternatives to traditional education programs.

By Hallie Busta , Alex Hickey • Nov. 28, 2018

SUNY Fredonia will use $2M proceeds from painting sale to preserve special collection

The public college in western New York said it lacked the "means to display, preserve, and secure" the piece, which was gifted in 1981.

By James Paterson • Updated Nov. 29, 2018

Google retraining college-educated moms for tech jobs

Colleges and the private sector are getting creative to help adults learners re-skill in order to compete in the workforce.

By Hallie Busta , Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 27, 2018

Bridging the divide: Preparing learners for today's workforce

To prepare learners for the 21st-century workforce, a sole focus on academics is no longer enough.

Nov. 27, 2018

Connecticut college to give low-income students 4-year aid packages

Trinity College officials hope the plan will encourage more low-income students to apply by removing some financial uncertainty and reducing paperwork. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 27, 2018

Former Gates Foundation director takes on Pennsylvania's public higher ed woes

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's new chancellor inherits diminished state funding, low enrollment and plenty of competition for its 14 colleges. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 27, 2018

House Democrats take aim at DeVos' Education Department

The presumptive leaders of several House committees have been vocal critics of the department's policies, particularly its deregulation of for-profit colleges.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 27, 2018

Ed Department’s civil rights office revises complaint policy

The latest version of its case processing manual reverses a previous multi-complaint restriction and emphasizes First Amendment rights.

By James Paterson • Nov. 26, 2018

DeVos restores federal recognition of for-profit accreditor ACICS

The rescue of the embattled accreditor is the latest effort by the Ed Department to reverse the Obama administration's crackdown on the for-profit sector. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 26, 2018

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

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