Appeal sends Georgia State “e-reserves” fair use case back for decision

Three publishers claim victory in an opinion against the university's library for providing excerpts of their materials for free, but others question the ruling's significance with the growing use of open resources.

By James Paterson • Oct. 31, 2018

What 6 college leaders wish they knew before taking their jobs

Administrators from Penn State University, Western Governors University, Kenyon College and more share lessons learned.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 31, 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

Baylor hit with $2M fine from Big 12 for sexual assault scandal

Colleges are having to answer publicly, and often with hefty fines and presidential resignations, for how their administrations handle reports of sexual misconduct.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2018

Do performance-based funding models work in higher ed?

They generally don't increase graduation rates and can encourage colleges to push short-term certificates rather than longer-term degrees.

By Halona Black • Oct. 31, 2018

College students are more engaged in interest groups than in political parties

A study of more than 90,000 student groups found students prefer to be involved in organizations that address specific concerns or issues. 

By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018

Cornell suspends program in China over academic freedom

Two exchange programs with Renmin University of China were halted over a crackdown on student protests for worker rights.

By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018

Report: Faculty mentors a key to student success, but can be hard to find

Just one-quarter of college students "strongly agreed" they had a mentor, but those that did reported higher levels of satisfaction and academic challenge.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 30, 2018

2 reports highlight growing mental health concern on campus

One study found "clinically significant event-related distress" after the 2016 election, particularly among women, minorities, Democrats and non-Christians.

By Halona Black • Oct. 30, 2018

Do community colleges need a new funding structure?

Investment in smaller class sizes and full-time faculty could do more to support student outcomes than solely making college accessible via financial aid.

By Halona Black • Oct. 29, 2018

Texas could add 2 more medical schools

The University of Houston and the University of North Texas got approval for programs, but some question whether the state has too many medical schools.

By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018

West Virginia commission chair pushes back on university leaders

The presidents of West Virginia University and Marshall University want to disband or limit the state's Higher Education Policy Commission. 

By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018

Why college presidents keep leaving

The University of North Carolina System's president joins a growing line of college leaders to depart early, with most facing controversy on campus.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 29, 2018

Dallas-based work college Paul Quinn gets $1M to expand

The funds from an industry nonprofit will help the college expand to Plano, Texas, which is home to a bevy of employers that could support its model.

By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018

3 UNC System campuses see early success from NC Promise program

The state-funded plan has yielded year-over-year enrollment increases ranging from 6% to 19%, with big gains among transfer and readmitted students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 26, 2018

US-chartered Central European University announces it's been 'forced out' of Hungary

The institution said it has complied with new rules governing foreign institutions but has not been able to get the country's prime minister to sign off. 

By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Updated Dec. 3, 2018

UNC System President Margaret Spellings stepping down after short, rocky tenure

The former U.S. Education Secretary cited the "tough" nature of the job and that the decision to step down was a personal one.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2018

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

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

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