Faculty no-confidence votes increase over last four years

Increasing financial strain throughout higher education is leaving more professors to last-resort measures of formal protest.

By Jarrett Carter • May 22, 2018

Record endowment returns for $2M salary

A profile of its investment chief shows how much University of Michigan is willing to pay to maintain one of the nation's largest institutional endowments. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 22, 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

UMass Boston suspends search for chancellor after all finalists withdraw

Following vocal criticisms about their qualifications by a group of faculty members, the three finalists pulled their names out of consideration.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 22, 2018

Financial struggles may lead to no-confidence vote at Pennsylvania college

Faculty members reject cost-saving measures stemming from multi-year enrollment decreases and campus growth initiatives.

By Jarrett Carter • May 21, 2018

Contested survey highlights need for best practices around diversity and inclusion

Southern Methodist University's survey, as part of its cultural intelligence initiative, is drawing criticism for the unsavory nature of some of its crowdsourced questions. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 21, 2018

Another alternative revenue model for higher ed?

Universities are working with a for-profit coding bootcamp provider to bring credentialing opportunities and new revenues to their campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 21, 2018

System consolidation expert offers key considerations when moving toward merger

Local control and a clearly defined focus are pivotal to successful consolidation, says Georgia System Chancellor Steve Wrigley.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 21, 2018

An 80 credit-hour bachelor's degree?

One higher education leader argues that reducing the number of credit hours in a degree will solve the student debt crisis and boost institutional ratings.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2018

Asian students reconsider American higher ed

More Asian students are looking within their home countries for top-notch programs at colleges and universities.  

By Jarrett Carter • May 18, 2018

How should college presidents respond to controversial speakers on campus?

Leaders offer advice on how to deal with inflammatory remarks in real-time. Not surprisingly, their advice is as diverse as the reaction to speakers can be. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 18, 2018

Institutional Innovation: Integrating sustainability to create economical, active learning environments

More institutions are investing in sustainability practices not only to save money, but also to provide hands-on experiences for students.

By Shalina Chatlani • May 17, 2018

Blueprint for student access or institutional attrition?

South Carolina approves framework to freeze tuition and prioritize in-state students, but campus presidents wonder how the plan can be sustained.

By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018

Lawmakers propose free speech legislation following a year of campus protests

How demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin caused reaction throughout higher education and spurred bills in Wisconsin and other states. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018

Michigan State announces $500M settlement fund for Nassar assault survivors

A historic payout looks to close a horrific chapter of sexual assault at one of the nation's premier research institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018

How a small college's CIO outpaced Harvard University's endowment team

Carthage College saw a 10-year average return of 6.2% on its endowment, compared with the 4.4% return tallied by the elite Ivy League institution.

By Shalina Chatlani • May 16, 2018

Making each campus in a system stand out

The Houston Community College campuses were competing for resources and students. Now unique centers of excellence at the six locations give each one a recruiting advantage.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 16, 2018

Carnegie Mellon to debut degree in artificial intelligence

The higher education hub for innovation adds to its profile with the new academic offering in an in-demand field. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 16, 2018

UMass controversy grows with executive no-confidence vote

A campus acquisition by the state flagship continues to roil attitudes at a smaller sister institution. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 16, 2018

Fulfilling the promise of equal education in a diverse country

Professor Richard Greggory Johnson III advocates for increased mentorship programs in higher ed to achieve a more representative teaching workforce.

By Richard Greggory Johnson III • May 15, 2018

Building bridges between institutions and poverty in their communities

Institutions in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois are working to develop stronger ties with surrounding areas to boost college readiness and student success.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 15, 2018

Institutions struggle to find the line between mental health intervention and privacy issues

A profile of a student's suicide on campus reopens old questions about when schools are responsible for alerting others to a potential threat of self-harm. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018

For-profit promises students certification and job in one year

MissouriU attracted more than 10,000 applications — including academic stars — for 50 slots since launching last fall. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018

Tennessee free community college yields promising results

One of the first free tuition programs for two-year students shows off a strong report card for its first cohort. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 15, 2018

Better strategies needed to effectively serve part-time students, especially single mothers

While systems are starting to collect outcomes data for part-time students, the initial results show the needs of these learners have largely been ignored. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 14, 2018

In defense of administrative bloat in higher ed

Seton Hall's Robert Kelchen analyzes the statistics and trends behind administrative expansion, and why it may be a good thing for the industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 14, 2018