25 Illinois colleges team up to improve attainment

The effort to close the graduation gap for disadvantaged students by 2025 includes two University of Illinois campuses and the City Colleges of Chicago.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

University of Montana assessed $1M Clery Act fine

One expert says future fines under the act will be larger and assessed more quickly than in the past.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness

The university will provide $3 million in funding over three years to support the research initiatives as they tackle some of the region's most pressing problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 4, 2018

Time crunch causes students with preschoolers to slow studies, drop out

A new study shows parents of young children take longer to earn degrees and are less likely to finish than students with no or older children.

By James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

DeVry acquisition raises concerns amid for-profit M&A trend

Critics question whether the new owner intends to profit from a resale, though a spokeswoman cites a "long-term view" focused on student outcomes.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

Colleges coming up short on diverse hiring promises

The share of faculty hires each year who identify as black dipped slightly during a 10-year period ending in 2016.

By Halona Black • Oct. 3, 2018

Ed Department will miss Nov. 1 deadline for borrower defense, gainful employment rules

The department needs more time to review 38,000-plus comments on the proposed borrower defense rule, one official said.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2018

Applications down at top US MBA programs

The declines at graduate business programs on the whole are beginning to afflict elite colleges, which were thought to be immune to the trend.

By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018

Students say Apple co-founder's Woz U is flawed

The online tech education provider faces criticism for a 33-week, $13,200 program students say is faulty, out-of-date and lacks instructors.

By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018

Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes

Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.

By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018

3 issues college leaders should be ready to address now

Free speech, voting rights and mental health demand administrators' attention this academic year, experts say.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 2, 2018

High-scoring, low-income students will be paid to pivot toward college

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will fund a program that will pay Rhode Island students for each step they take on the path to attending college.

By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 2, 2018

U of North Georgia to add ‘Momentum Year’ for freshmen

Four in 10 full-time undergraduates at Georgia's public colleges won't graduate in six years, making them targets of initiatives to improve completion rates.

By Halona Black • Oct. 1, 2018

Subaru to offer applied sciences associate degree

Amid a shortage of auto mechanics, carmakers nationwide are shifting tactics and partnering with colleges to build a pipeline for skilled workers.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill giving $2M to student flood victims

The university has set up a fund to help students affected by Hurricane Florence with money for food, books, travel home and other expenses.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

Ed Department: Embattled for-profit accreditor met 19 of 21 compliance rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to sign off on the decision, which gives ACICS — the accreditor that oversaw high-profile collapses of for-profits — 12 months to comply with the remaining two rules.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 1, 2018

WVU bans 5 fraternities in ongoing debate

President Gordon Gee said some of the groups violated new rules delaying the annual recruitment and initiation period until spring.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

How 2-year colleges can support high-achieving students

Stronger support in the first year can lead to more fulfilling postsecondary careers that align with students' academic abilities and aspirations.

By Halona Black • Sept. 28, 2018

Game on: How UNLV is teaching students the esports business

Robert Rippee, who runs the Esports Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shares strategies for teaching students the emerging business model.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2018

Federal agencies probe Yale for race-based admissions policies

The Trump administration continues to expand its challenge to affirmative action in college admissions.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

U of California System will examine ACT, SAT as indicators of college success

President Janet Napolitano called for the study in light of increased demand and expanded eligibility requirements system-wide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

Google’s IT certification heads for college curriculum

More than 25 community colleges and Northeastern University will offer credit for the five-course online program.

By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018

Colleges address cybersecurity training gap with degrees, partnerships

With more than 3 million open cybersecurity positions predicted in 2021, colleges are turning their attention toward skills development in that field.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018

Dems like the idea of free college, but a good program is hard to fund

Roughly 10 gubernatorial candidates are running on free college plans, but critics say the programs can be costly and difficult to implement effectively.

By Halona Black • Sept. 27, 2018

Yale Law students protest Kavanaugh nomination

Many college students are speaking out against the Supreme Court nominee over allegations of sexual assault, but others are showing their support.

By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018