Summer Reading: Strategies to improve graduation rates

A roundup of practices and insights that can help colleges and universities get students to the finish line.  

By Jean Dimeo • June 4, 2018

University seeks to lure students back with debt reduction

Wayne State University will forgive up to $1,500 of a student's debt, a new initiative in the emerging approach to recruiting adult learners. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 4, 2018

San Francisco colleges fusing social justice topics with advising to boost graduation rates

Students from low-income and minority communities yield high-performance metrics in a tailored bridge program.

By Jarrett Carter • June 4, 2018

What makes a successful CTE partnership?

With the Trump administration announcing new grants for apprenticeships, the resource is timely.

By Linda Jacobson • June 1, 2018

The importance of online learning for Hispanic students

California State University Channel Islands provides examples of how online learning can boost outcomes for diverse groups, write two educators. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018

'Non-traditional' presidencies more common than data shows

New research indicates that 46% of presidents have corporate backgrounds, which may lead to a mission shift away from college being for the "altruistic public good.”

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018

How expansion created financial pains for a Houston campus

Four years after adding freshmen, the University of Houston–Clear Lake still is searching to find success with its new identity. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 1, 2018

Presidents reflect on proudest moments from 2018 commencements

Leaders of Clemson, Trinity, Hollins and Pace universities share their highlights, from seeing DACA students cross the stage to recognizing they are promoting the American dream.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 1, 2018

Walmart to help fund college degrees for associates

The retailer anticipates that more than 68,000 employees will enroll in business and supply chain management programs during the next five years.

By Corinne Ruff • May 31, 2018

Skepticism is higher ed's biggest challenge, two Harvard presidents say

Drew Faust and Lawrence Bacow say that confronting consumer uncertainty over the value of postsecondary education will continue to plague institutions. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 31, 2018

Can blockchain reinvent the college enterprise?

The emerging technology is changing the way a growing number of institutions approach record keeping and student credentialing and training.  

By Jarrett Carter • May 31, 2018

Mincing Words: Shared Governance

While the definition varies from campus to campus, experts say it should not mean equal decision-making rights among all stakeholders, but should revolve around trust.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 31, 2018

College advising program hopes to serve 1,000 high schools by 2025

A Stanford study has shown that the program improves the likelihood students will apply to multiple colleges.

By Linda Jacobson • May 30, 2018

State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years

The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings. 

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018

Is dual mission education the key to increasing postsecondary access?

Serving all a region's students may be necessary to the economic sustainability of the nation — but it can run counter to the 'Harvard envy' that prevails in higher education.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 30, 2018

West Virginia U could lose 8% of funding under proposed appropriations model

State legislators are considering a new model of funding that would create more opportunities for in-state students. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018

Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement

Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Digital transcripts reveal surprising engagement-based outcomes

Records show a direct connection between academic performance, race and student activities at Elon University. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

California governor advises public colleges to follow the Chipotle business model

Jerry Brown advocates for a reduction in course offerings as a path for degree completion and lowering costs.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Federal court blocks ED from earnings analysis of defrauded for-profit students

More testimony to come in the case that will likely set a new precedent for student loan forgiveness standards.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Are fears about preparing students for future jobs overstated?

Frequently cited data could be overstated or misleading, with some economists expecting many current types of work to persist amid innovation.

By James Paterson • May 25, 2018

Construction firm providing education and skills to students

Wentworth Institute students have logged 4,500 hours learning about construction techniques from Gilbane Building Co. and partners at the Boston campus. 

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2018

Protest culture grows within, outside of black campuses

HBCU students are living out time-honored traditions of resistance against social injustice and administrative concerns, but finances and politics are threatening the existence of their campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 25, 2018

Rutgers-Newark redefines honors program for social equity

The urban campus of New Jersey's flagship university takes an innovative approach to enrolling and supporting students from its surrounding community. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 25, 2018

Colleges face increasing number of students seeking learning accommodations

As many as one in four students on some campuses need support in learning and testing exemptions.

By Jarrett Carter • May 25, 2018