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

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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

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

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

How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?

Hampshire College said it would close its doors at the end of December after a years-long turnaround effort fell short. 

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 26, 2026

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

Harvard trial documents crack open elite college admissions processes

Test scores, race and legacy admissions are of particular interest in the case, which centers on how affirmative action impacts Asian American students.

By Halona Black • Oct. 18, 2018

Survey: College leadership is overwhelmingly liberal

Liberal officials outnumber conservatives 12:1 according to a recent survey, which comes as colleges address a widely perceived ideological imbalance.

By James Paterson • Oct. 18, 2018

Michigan's Davenport U expands to Detroit with workforce development in mind

Once solely a commuter college, it has added student housing and athletic programs while staying true to its original mission.

By James Paterson • Oct. 18, 2018

From ‘meta-majors’ to better advising, how colleges can boost graduation rates

The key to degree completion is putting students on the path to fulfilling careers, a report from the nonprofit Complete College America said.

By Halona Black • Oct. 17, 2018

Online education’s expansion continues in higher ed with a focus on tech skills

New master's degree programs and a new for-profit college mixing hard and soft skills training show how digital learning continues to evolve.

By James Paterson • Oct. 17, 2018

Valparaiso Law School transfer to Middle Tennessee State denied

Efforts to find a new home for the struggling law school are one indication of how legal education in the U.S. is changing.

By James Paterson • Oct. 17, 2018

Real college costs, sticker prices stay level this year

The steep tuition hikes following the Great Recession have slowed as colleges compete for a shrinking pool of students by offering more grant money.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 17, 2018

Penn State students are building an app to help improve graduation rates

Colleges are facing pressure to ensure students are on the path to graduation, reduce the cost of attendance and free up seats for more students. 

By Halona Black • Oct. 16, 2018

Chinese investors continue to eye US colleges, but some deals are disputed

The potential sale of nonprofit Westminster College to a Chinese company has raised concerns about academic freedom, politics and land use.

By James Paterson • Oct. 16, 2018