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

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

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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

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

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

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

3 college leaders urge DeVos to uphold Title IX transgender protections

In a letter, top administrators expressed "concern and dismay" over the federal government's plans to narrowly define sex by genitalia at birth. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018

UC Berkeley launching data science division on heels of fast-growing major

Officials said the new division, which expands access to the hot field, marks the California university's biggest reorganization in decades.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 2, 2018

U of Maryland put on warning status amid accreditation review

Leaders pledged to bring the university's governance structure up to accreditor standards by its review date next year. 

By Hallie Busta • Updated July 1, 2019

How artificial intelligence and virtual reality are changing higher ed instruction

From more realistic simulations to better student outcomes tracking, we report from Educause on the future of some of the newest learning technologies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 2, 2018

University relocating students at no cost for free job-training program

Students in two industrial tracks at Kansas' largest technical college are being offered free tuition and living expenses, plus jobs upon completion. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018

How colleges are adapting to workforce development mandates

Higher education is responding to a changing economy with new curriculum and programs including microcredentials and private-sector partnerships. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 1, 2018

How Americans voted on 6 key higher ed ballot measures

Voters turned out to support more funding, transgender student rights, workforce development and free college, while the Democrats took control of the House in a move that could change the direction of U.S. higher ed policy.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 7, 2018

Reports: Public colleges becoming less attainable for underserved students

The studies suggest that cuts in state funding and the prevalence of rankings are spurring public institutions to seek more successful — and better-financed students — especially from out of state.

By James Paterson • Nov. 1, 2018

Who is really responsible for identifying, tracking student outcomes?

We share four lessons learned at Educause from a report about where colleges are coming up short measuring student success and how much data is enough.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 1, 2018