What one professor's list of 700 sexual misconduct cases means for higher ed

With the industry on the cusp of a #MeToo moment, such a list adds an element of permanence to cases many colleges wish to hide from view.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2018

Report: 3 ways to make free college programs work

Free tuition programs can improve college-going culture, according to the Brookings Institution, but low-income students still struggle with other costs.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 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

Penn to offer Ivy League's first online bachelor's degree

The liberal arts program is aimed at adult and other nontraditional learners, reflecting the growing trend of colleges expanding their footprint online. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018

Professors may ban cellphones in class, but mobile tech is taking over campus

Colleges are integrating mobile technology into campus life, meaning limits on students' use of such devices could become harder to enforce.

By Halona Black • Sept. 20, 2018

Is free tuition the writing on the wall for college as a personal expense?

Free tuition at public institutions may be the only way to achieve a nationally competitive workforce inclusive of the 99%, argue University of South Florida professors LaSonya Moore and Edward Renner.

By LaSonya Moore and Edward Renner • Sept. 20, 2018

Rice to discount tuition for students with family incomes up to $200K

The Texas university also plans to increase aid to students with family incomes up to $65,000, covering mandatory fees and room and board.

By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018

100-plus students confront UMBC president over sexual assault response

The impromptu meeting was the result of a lawsuit filed by two former students alleging their sexual assault cases were ignored, delayed or mishandled.

By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018

U of Oregon opens coding bootcamp to train adult learners

While such programs proliferate, colleges should learn from earlier failed efforts and be realistic about what students can expect from non-degree experiences.

By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 19, 2018

President Speaks: Staying high-touch in a high-tech college world

"The real magic of the undergraduate experience occurs when people are brought into community, face-to-face," writes George Hagerty, president of the nonprofit Beacon College, which serves students with learning disabilities.

By George Hagerty • Sept. 19, 2018

Is restorative justice for sexual misconduct cases effective?

Advocates say the method reduces financial costs and addresses due process concerns of the accused. But critics contend it can do more harm than good.

By James Paterson • Sept. 19, 2018

After Florence, Southeast colleges begin to reopen

The University of North Carolina System has requested support from the Education Department as a result of damage from the storm.

By Halona Black • Sept. 19, 2018

Investment in embedded certifications pays off

But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Survey finds more favorable views of higher ed but notes partisan divide

The national survey also turned up negative impressions of how colleges are handling sexual assault and mental health concerns on campus. 

By Halona Black • Sept. 18, 2018

Two California universities drop campus links to racist figures

Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley are renaming some programs and facilities as colleges nationwide reckon with their past.

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Are college journalism programs getting a 'Trump bump'?

Students are flocking to such programs, with some administrators comparing the surge in interest to "a Watergate moment." 

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Report: Share of US immigrants with college degrees is rising

But the Trump administration's travel ban is expected to hamper colleges' ability to attract and retain globally diverse talent.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 18, 2018

Bye-bye to Netflix in Purdue's largest lecture halls

The university is piloting a program to ban student access to popular streaming websites during teaching times in four classrooms.

By Halona Black • Sept. 17, 2018

A professor’s contract not renewed after she criticized changes in campus mental health services

She and others criticized Florida Polytechnic University over reducing on-campus mental health services at the time of a student suicide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018

Report: Students, staff could be weak points for cyberattacks

Some attacks have been traced to off-campus opponents of students playing online games who hoped to slow the network in order to win.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018

U of California System commits to 100% clean energy by 2025

As more universities commit to clean energy goals, the system seeks to promote its climate action leadership among campuses and within the state.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 17, 2018

Free speech is not a critical issue in the Nebraska system, report finds

A University of Nebraska poll of students and staff found they feel as though they can express themselves but worry not all views are being heard.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018

Fundraising to support deep tuition discount at St. John's College

A $300 million fundraising campaign aims to balance a $17,000 cut in the posted per-student tuition annual price, but many students already pay far less.

By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018

Report: Hispanic-serving institutions prepare students for life after college

Latino graduates were more likely than college graduates nationwide to say they had an ideal job and do work that interests them.

By Halona Black • Sept. 14, 2018

Ed Department reopens case alleging discrimination against Jewish Rutgers students

The 2011 case will be reviewed as discrimination against an ethnic group, which could cause Zionism opponents to face stricter civil rights enforcement.

By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018

Obama borrower defense rules could get new life

A federal judge today will consider the implementation of delayed Obama-era student loan borrower defense to repayment regulations.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2018