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U of Maryland President Wallace Loh to stay on through June 2020
Loh previously said he would retire at the end of the current academic year, following turmoil in the university's athletic department.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 30, 2019 -
Report: DACA students still ambitious but increasingly anxious
Undocumented students in a college access program still rank education and work as priorities but they are more uncertain about their future.
By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Trendline
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.
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Hobby Lobby is buying a college campus. What’s next?
Documents filed with a federal bankruptcy court indicate the controversial arts and crafts retailer has plans to keep the Oklahoma campus a college.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Colleges sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful presence’ policy
Four colleges say a rule reducing the time foreign students have to remedy visa status issues makes advising and retention a challenge.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Opinion
President Speaks: Helping students believe college is 'worth the investment'
Ohio University's president discusses overcoming assumptions about the value of higher education and showing students it can be a "life-altering experience."
By M. Duane Nellis • Oct. 25, 2018 -
5 keys to better align college training with workforce needs
So far this year, 32 states and the District of Columbia introduced workforce development legislation, with most offering financial incentives for students and institutions targeting high-demand fields.
By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Report: 5 models to guide the future of higher education
Resource efficiency is a common thread through the paths recommended by Deloitte and Georgia Tech for colleges to adapt to change in higher education.
By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Google to offer on-campus machine learning classes
The tech employer is targeting a growth market that it says lacks enough trained workers or the college faculty to help teach them.
By James Paterson • Oct. 24, 2018 -
How to design an effective promise program for adult learners
Free college efforts have focused on traditional students but are expanding to adult learners to boost graduation rates and meet workforce needs.
By Halona Black , Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 24, 2018 -
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Colleges could be out up to $400M in Perkins Loan repayments
In a letter to the Education Department, two industry groups said more than 1,000 colleges are due reimbursement for loans they discharged.
By Hallie Busta , Halona Black • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Pennsylvania becomes 45th state with an anti-hazing law
Named for a Penn State student who died in 2017 from injuries sustained at a fraternity event, the law makes hazing a felony if serious injury or death result.
By James Paterson • Oct. 23, 2018 -
NYC consumer affairs department sues for-profit Berkeley College
More local and state agencies are shining a light on for-profit colleges as the federal government seeks to loosen regulations for the sector.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 23, 2018 -
UVA will offer free tuition to low- and middle-income Virginians
The free college concept is gaining steam as institutions waive costs for some students, though the effort remains largely disjointed.
By James Paterson • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Southern New Hampshire U adds digital badge capacity
The nonprofit university with a massive online footprint acquired digital credential provider LRNG to help focus an underperforming program.
By James Paterson • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Trump administration could remove Title IX protections for transgender students
A draft memo obtained by The New York Times shows the administration wants to roll back hotly contested protections for transgender students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Older Americans don’t know who today’s college students are
The general public knows college is expensive and students often work to afford attendance, but they are less aware of the prevalence of nontraditional learners.
By Halona Black • Oct. 22, 2018 -
USC to pay $215M in sexual misconduct settlement
The University of Southern California will use insurance and reserve funds to pay members of the class-action lawsuit between $2,500 and $250,000 each.
By James Paterson • Oct. 22, 2018 -
And the winner of our mascot match-ups is ...
Your votes narrowed our roster of eight worthy unconventional spirit leaders down to just one. See who got the most votes and how the rest fared.
By Education Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 2, 2018 -
For-profit chain sues Ed. Dept. and DeVos, wants to restructure
Education Corporation of America, which operates Virginia College, hopes to avoid bankruptcy, which would cut off its access to federal student aid.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Will community colleges solve education ‘mix-match’ with tech training?
Two-thirds of entry-level jobs require a high school diploma or less, while 60% of the population has attained a higher level of education, a new report finds.
By Halona Black • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Colleges' guide to supporting diversity efforts on campus
We're looking at the challenges colleges face in attracting and retaining students from a range of racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds — and where they're dropping the ball.
By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Cal State system sees success in pursuit of higher graduation rates
A $220 million initiative to increase attainment by 2025 is paying off with the achievement gap closing slightly and more students graduating.
By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Trump administration planning stricter student visa rules
The expected proposal would set a fixed duration for international student stays, which critics say could further depress already shrinking numbers.
By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?
Sterling College in Vermont said it would end its degree programs after the spring term, citing financial and enrollment issues.
By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 5, 2025 -
Associate degree holders benefit most from 'good' middle-skills jobs growth
As workforce opportunities for those with less than a four-year degree swell, colleges are adding programs and certifications to meet employer demand.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 18, 2018
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