How Betsy DeVos is upending the Obama-era legacy of higher education

The department announced plans Friday to rescind the gainful employment rule. In our updated list of education policy changes, here's what the reversal means and much more. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 10, 2018

An online master's degree for $10K?

Georgia Institute of Technology is launching a low-cost part-time master's program in cybersecurity designed for working adults.

By Halona Black • Aug. 10, 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

Report: Only 5.6% of two-year college students transferred to four-year institutions

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s study also showed that white and Asian community college students are more like to transfer than Hispanic and black students. 

By Halona Black • Aug. 10, 2018

What's on the cafeteria menu, Alexa?

Some universities are providing students with voice-activated personal assistant devices that can answer questions on campus activity, but concerns around student privacy persist.

By Halona Black • Aug. 9, 2018

3 steps higher ed leaders should take before investing in blockchain

Oral Roberts University CIO Michael Mathews said first test the technology to see if it follows validation and security procedures, among other things.

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 9, 2018

Colleges move to limit sexual assault by campus doctors

Institutions are imposing new controls on health services and personnel in order to better inform students of their rights.

By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018

Up to $1M savings from free textbooks

An initiative to replace course materials with open educational resources at Ohio University could reap more savings than expected this year, officials say. 

By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018

Should those accused of sexual harassment be allowed to question their accusers?

The outcome of a University of Michigan hearing could have national implications on emerging case law. 

By Halona Black • Aug. 8, 2018

Houston colleges join together to form guided pathways, increase graduation rates

Under the Houston GPS initiative, a group of two- and four-year institutions are trying to provide smoother transition points and completion pathways for students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 8, 2018

Addressing mental health issues critical to boosting academic success

Psychologists and college leaders say helping students with their social-emotional needs is an essential part of a comprehensive education. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 8, 2018

Do campus free speech issues only stifle conservatives?

An analysis finds there are not many cases where speech is limited and that the incidents may equally affect both sides.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

Do free speech issues on campus only stifle conservatives?

A report finds there may not be as many incidents of discrimination around free speech issues, with only 60 cited during the past two years.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

Social media, digital tools needed to engage Gen Z students

These learners want connections so they feel less isolated and can push forward on their desire to change the world.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

New space takes shape on campuses to encourage learning, collaboration

Redesigned classrooms and new structures allow for flexible areas that boost group learning and new approaches to teaching, officials say.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

Three university presidents take on Greek organization misbehavior

Each leader has faced a tragedy related to Greek life on their campuses, and they are believe speaking with one voice on the issue can bring about change.

By James Paterson • Aug. 6, 2018

Summer Reading: How to help adult students graduate

We've covered everything from cutting tuition costs to personalized learning. 

By Jean Dimeo • Aug. 6, 2018

The search for a new campus leader: Can the shared-governance mindset survive?

The hunt for a chancellor for Western Carolina University exposes the challenges of power dynamics in major decision-making. 

By Halona Black and Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 6, 2018

Colleges responding to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Community colleges, in particular, are worried, and are making policy changes to protect vulnerable undocumented students.

By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018

60% subsidies at campus child-care centers helping student-parents graduate

The University of Houston is using increased federal aid to offer substantial subsidies to student-parents with children at its two day care centers.  

By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018

How to best serve Latino students

Latinos are attracted to the University of California, Merced because professors and administrators created programs and services that directly cater to them.

By Halona Black • Aug. 2, 2018

LMS market after Blackboard-Moodle breakup

The learning management system leaders separately announced that their "uncomfortable" six-year partnership is over. Does the split signal bigger changes for the LMS market? 

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’

A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

President Speaks: Lifelong liberal learning in progress

University of Minnesota, Morris Chancellor Michelle Behr makes the case for finding ways to engage with people of different perspectives.

By Michelle Behr • Aug. 2, 2018

New partnership offers colleges soft skills credentials for their students

Education Design Lab and Credly developed assessments for skills like critical thinking and empathy that businesses say they want employees to possess.

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

Delinquency levels high for HBCU loan program

A federal loan program for historically black institutions has a 30% delinquency rate, but some say it could be structured and promoted better.

By James Paterson • Aug. 1, 2018