The challenge of a universal transcript

Students learn in different ways, but it's hard for higher education leaders to assess the value of each credential earned. Could blockchain and mixed modality frameworks be the solution? 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 1, 2018

How one college is raising part-time student retention

Learning communities, popular at higher-resourced institutions, are proving a low-cost way for Bunker Hill Community College to help students who can't take more classes.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 1, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Google adding data to college information searches

The tech giant will offer numbers on admissions and graduation rates, among others, when college names are entered into the search engine.

By James Paterson • July 31, 2018

Diversity in teacher degree programs lags nationwide

Washington officials report that the racial makeup of its teacher training programs matches the state's population, but the gap is sizable elsewhere.

By James Paterson • July 31, 2018

How to help adult students succeed

Darcy Richardson of EdPlus at Arizona State University writes that higher education has a responsibility to help adult learners achieve their professional goals with accessible, high-quality courses. 

By Darcy Richardson • July 31, 2018

Out-of-state universities woo California students to their online programs

Universities from across the nation are aggressively targeting Californians, mainly because of demand state institutions can't meet.

By James Paterson • July 31, 2018

CUNY sees 18% drop in students needing remedial courses

About 80% of the City University of New York's community college freshmen took remedial courses in 2016, but that number dropped to 62% last fall.  

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

DeVos to kill second for-profit college regulation

Obama-era "gainful employment" rule requiring graduates of for-profit institutions to find suitable jobs will likely be dropped by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

UCLA hits $4.2B fundraising target 18 months ahead of schedule

The campaign, which began in 2012 to help fill gap from state cuts, will go toward scholarships and endowed faculty positions, among other initiatives.

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

Ed Department to tackle accreditation in negotiated rule-making session

One of the department's top officials says current rules over accrediting bodies limit innovation within the industry. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 30, 2018

Income share agreements gaining ground in higher ed

ISAs may be beneficial for students, colleges and investors, advocates contend.

By James Paterson • July 27, 2018

Conflict over campus carry and free speech grows

University of Texas president says he supports free speech by faculty members, but is on the opposite side in lawsuit about how it relates to carrying guns on campus.

By James Paterson • July 27, 2018

Using social media, social justice to boost presence

Report recommends minority-serving institution administrators can use these platforms to engage more with students and "humanize" themselves.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

Prepare and respond quickly to embarrassing incidents, experts say

Citadel officials recall how they handled controversy with an immediate, truthful message and action.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

Survey: Students say textbook costs have 'big impact' on finances

A new report says that students are forced to make tradeoffs, such has not buying food or changing majors, to buy course materials.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

No marijuana on campus — even for medicinal use

Like other institutions nationwide, Redlands Community College is r​eluctant to allow the drug on site, even if it's been prescribed by a doctor.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

Aim Higher and PROSPER on the table: What's the takeaway for higher ed leaders?

Pay attention to bipartisan conversations and regulatory processes, say education policy experts. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 26, 2018

College presidents sound off about challenge of communicating higher ed's value

Three leaders share insights about what worries — and excites — them in the current climate.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 26, 2018

What are the top trends in ed tech?

Educause surveyed experts about the technologies that have had the biggest impact during the past 20 years. Here are the findings.

By James Paterson • July 25, 2018

Report: 25% of college library book purchases are on Amazon

Also, most books and materials bought by academic libraries still are in print format, according to Ithaka S+R.

By James Paterson • July 25, 2018

To expand pool of skilled workers, North Carolina to help students finish college

Finish Line Grants will assist students who face financial emergencies that would prevent them from graduating.

By Riia O'Donnell and Jean Dimeo • July 25, 2018

How one university leverages social media to help online students build community

The University of Phoenix hopes to give distance education students a richer experience alongside a sense of belonging. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2018

Antioch U trims traditional courses, adds 'massive online division'

Facing a large deficit, traditional programs will be phased out at the university's Midwest campus.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

LinkedIn e-learning platform available free through libraries

A $2 million deal with Ohio public libraries, which officials say is the first of its kind, allows patrons to access 12,000 courses, including pathways to job skills.

By James Paterson • July 24, 2018

Touro Law dean: Legal profession must include focus on community

Harry Ballan also sees an interdisciplinary approach as key to preparing law students for "a global and digital world."

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 24, 2018