President Speaks: Educating minds, instilling mindsets

Miami University in Ohio President Gregory Crawford says students must be taught to be creators, not just absorbers, of knowledge.

By Gregory Crawford • June 28, 2018

6 strategies for a successful college merger

Veteran college president also says the new institution needs to stand out competitively after the merger.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

Will SCOTUS ruling on union fees impact higher education?

The Supreme Court ruled public sector union fees are unconstitutional — a decision that may mean that professors, graduate employees and staff will have less say in how their institutions are run, one expert says. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018

With dwindling financial support, what can presidents do to help their institutions stay afloat?

Leaders from institutions with limited resources share their tips for working with policymakers and maintaining funding in dire times of constraint. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018

Google IT support course offered at 25 community colleges

Google says 14 companies that can't fill IT support positions will consider hiring students who complete the program.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

Young adults with college degrees financially stable

The Navient study also found that degree holders under age 35 are more likely to have a job and work full time when compared with peers without degrees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2018

More universities enticing foreign student applications with in-state tuition

Eastern Michigan University hopes the move will bump its international student numbers back up.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

High school grads want job skills next, survey shows

The College Savings Foundation report suggests high schoolers are increasingly considering two-year schools, despite trend reports.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

Giant MOOCs succeeding in enrollment, ROI

The top 10 massive open online courses show a range of topics succeed — from artificial intelligence to the pursuit of happiness.

By James Paterson • June 26, 2018

How the US Supreme Court decision to uphold Trump's travel ban will impact higher education

The implications go beyond sending a signal to oversees students that they are not welcome to participate in U.S. higher education, say industry experts. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 26, 2018

'A clear teaching moment' on gun violence

Dean Douglas Cremer of Woodbury University writes that it is time for rigorous, thoughtful conversations in classrooms about guns on campus.

By Douglas Cremer • June 26, 2018

Bi-weekly phone survey to provide pulse on campus climate

UCLA will immediately assess the student data and store the information in a database to be analyzed over time.

By James Paterson • June 25, 2018

Study: Online learning growth will level off by end of decade

The study predicts that the market will peak at 4 million students in 2020.

By James Paterson • June 25, 2018

Why the academy must forgo elitism in order to survive

Universities and colleges may be losing their place as part of the American dream, experts contend, and it's time to make a vocal culture shift. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 25, 2018

Better alignment needed between college training, jobs

Young tech leader says what students learn in college should “work alongside” new skills that have to be learned on the job.

By James Paterson • June 25, 2018

Online courses increase enrollment but not graduation rates

Richard Garrett of Eduventures used data from a number of sources to come to those conclusions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Summer enrollment up, thanks to increased Pell Grant availability

A move by Congress last year to make funding year-round has boosted summer session numbers at some institutions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Top U.S. colleges should expand enrollment, expert says

Comparing American institutions' limited student bodies with those of leading international colleges, Jeffrey Selingo argues the U.S. needs more capacity.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Students increasingly accessing online courses via mobile devices

A recent survey found that 67% of students enrolled in online courses complete some of their coursework via smart phones and tablets.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 21, 2018

Xavier U records high rates of black pre-med graduates

The small private HBCU is second in the nation, just behind Howard University, for graduating black students headed to med schools.

By James Paterson • June 21, 2018

U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit

The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission

Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

How to boost completion rates

Colleges should think out of the box to find ways to help adult and underserved students succeed, say leaders who provide examples of initiatives.

By Shalina Chatlani • June 20, 2018

Report finds differences in degree attainment levels for various Hispanic populations

Gaps between attainment levels for Hispanic adults versus their white counterparts have grown since 2000, according to the Education Trust.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 20, 2018

Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages

The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018