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

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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

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

How higher ed, industry can prep students for the workforce of the future

It's estimated that 50% of subject knowledge acquired in the first year of a four-year tech degree will be outdated by graduation, forcing colleges to find ways to address the disconnect. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 26, 2018

Report grades public colleges on black student access, success

The University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center analyzed the experiences of 900,000 black undergraduates at every four-year, non-specialized, public postsecondary institution in the U.S.

By Halona Black • Sept. 26, 2018

DACA enrollment down 40% at 10 Arizona two-year colleges after tuition ruling

The Maricopa Community Colleges saw enrollment fall among DACA residents this year after in-state tuition rates were made unavailable to them.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018

Pressure on states to increase attainment puts focus on aid

Oversubscription is preventing some students from receiving funds, particularly nontraditional learners whose timeline differs from that favored by financial aid.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018

How colleges can manage 'flashpoints' of unrest on campus

Campuses are more diverse, global and polarized than ever with high social media use, making measured responses by institution leaders to crises critical.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 26, 2018

California community colleges will continue offering bachelor's degrees

Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law an extension to a pilot program at the state's 15 two-year campuses offering four-year degrees for around $10,500 total. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018

Ed Department officials say their focus is on better college data, less regulation

But the industry continues to weigh issues such as access and transparency when sharing information about colleges, particularly student-level data.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 25, 2018

Report: Colleges need more time to fill their incoming classes

Admissions leaders are wary of declining international student enrollment, long waiting lists and discrimination against Asian American students.

By Halona Black • Sept. 25, 2018

Colleges face uncertainty about sexual misconduct

Court rulings, shifting federal policies and student demands are increasing pressure for institutions navigating a growing number of cases and lawsuits.

By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018

Harvard's $9.6B capital campaign sets new record

It beat Stanford's 2012 effort by $3.4 billion and will support endowed professorships and financial aid while offsetting new taxes on endowment returns.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

Report: Student leaders want a stronger voice on campus

The National Campus Leadership Council recommends several steps colleges could take to improve student perceptions about their influence.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

ITT trustee sues Ed Department, lenders to help pay $1.5B in claims

The suit alleges financial institutions and government officials took advantage of low-income students and ignored the for-profit college's troubles.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

As blended learning grows, students demand more face time with professors

At the University of Central Florida, an early adopter of the model, students are pushing back on a new approach that frees up faculty for higher-level classes.

By Halona Black • Sept. 24, 2018

What is the future of the American college presidency?

Half of independent college presidents plan to leave in the next five years, fewer than at other institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges found.

By Halona Black • Sept. 21, 2018