Ohio taps community colleges to help prevent cyberattacks during 2018 midterms

Community colleges are of interest to such state initiatives because of their imperative to educate local residents and their access to resources.

By Halona Black • Sept. 13, 2018

How Southeast colleges are bracing for Hurricane Florence

Campus officials cleared out students days ahead of the storm's expected landfall, but evacuations are only the beginning.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 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

500th lawsuit filed against Michigan State over Larry Nassar sexual abuse claims

One of the lawsuits alleges the university knew about the disgraced sports doctor's behavior five years earlier than previously thought.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

Another college protests Nike ad by removing its goods from campus store

Truett McConnell University, a Christian liberal arts college in Georgia, said it will reconsider its decision if Nike apologizes to troops and law enforcement.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

Critics say looser sexual misconduct rules won’t save colleges money

The federal policy shift designed to reduce the number of cases — and the amount colleges spend on investigating them — may not accomplish its objectives, experts say.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

For-profit college chain sanctioned by accreditor

The Utah-based ​Center for Excellence in Higher Education previously tried to have its status changed to nonprofit.

By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018

One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them

A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.

By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018

The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary

Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018

Declining birthrate will make college students a "hot commodity"

The pool of college-age students is expected to decline 15% from 2025 to 2029, according to one researcher, significantly impacting regional colleges.

By Halona Black • Sept. 12, 2018

Another college suspends Greek life, saying students failed to properly address conduct violations

Administrators at Monmouth University in New Jersey say the suspension is necessary to create a healthier and more productive learning environment.

By Halona Black • Sept. 11, 2018

Most for-profit borrowers get only partial loan relief under Trump

The administration says the earnings-based tiered forgiveness policy speeds up the approvals process and spares taxpayers potential "massive costs."

By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018

Appeals court ruling gives option for cross-examination in sexual misconduct cases

The federal appeals court's decision applies to public colleges in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky when investigators face competing narratives.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2018

Adjunct instructors can cause lower grades for students

A new study shows community college students with part-time professors get lower grades over time than if they were taught by full-time faculty.

By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018

College students are unrealistic about future salaries

Especially in STEM and business careers, they expect to earn more than they likely will and are unlikely to change majors even with more data on earnings.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

Faculty members push back on one university's expansion plans

Long Island University professors said they would rather see more investment in current programs than the development of a new school that will admit 100 students.

By Halona Black • Sept. 10, 2018

UNC faculty: Silent Sam must be moved

In a letter, faculty members echoed comments made by the university's chancellor last week saying that the college might not return the controversial statue to its former location.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

Report: Stress "strongly associated" with suicide on campus

While students don't seek treatment for mental health concerns often enough, those in minority groups are even less likely to do so.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

US News' 2019 college rankings are here, but who's keeping score?

Rather than asking what colleges are best, the industry should be asking whether it's using the right measures to compare them.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 10, 2018

Wisconsin student files free speech lawsuit over distributing Bible verses

The student was barred from passing out Valentine's Day notes containing religious passages at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's student union. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018

Free college programs don't meet low-income students' needs, reports find

Two reports argue that the last-dollar model leaves non-tuition costs such as living expenses and textbooks unmet, creating a barrier to access.

By Halona Black • Sept. 7, 2018

Apprenticeships help nurses get bachelor’s degrees

The profession is advocating for more higher education for nurses, but four-year degrees can be costly and time-intensive on top of a rigorous career.

By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018

Ohio State to cut $1.9M in student tuition, fees

In addition to dropping 70% of course fees, the university will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state military, veterans and their immediate family.

By Halona Black • Sept. 6, 2018

National fraternity body calls for liquor ban at chapters

The North-American Interfraternity Conference says drinks with high alcohol content should be banned from chapter facilities and events, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Catholic colleges remove clergy names, revoke honors amid sexual abuse scandal

Administrators' reaction to a recent grand jury report calls attention to the need for measured responses to campus crises.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Workforce development, entrepreneurship are growing priorities for public research universities

Such efforts are running on "philanthropy and success stories" but need other sources of support, Penn State President Eric Barron said.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2018