Alabama passes largest education budget in 10 years

How a fast-changing political landscape created a legislative boost for Alabama's public colleges and K-12 schools.   

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Broward president's sabbatical pay draws criticism

Trustees say a sizable one-year investment in an outgoing president is the right thing to do for the institution. But have they effectively made the case for the economic implications of their plan?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 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

Kentucky legislators target tenure

Could a movement among college systems nationwide embolden their approach?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Instructional design improves engagement in online courses

A new survey suggests limiting the number or engagement of instructional designers in online programs may hinder students' capacity to learn with and from each other. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 4, 2018

3 keys to promoting success among low-income students

University Innovation Alliance's Bridget Burns recommends streamlining student service resources, among other strategies. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 4, 2018

Fast track degrees can pay off for students and institutions, but there's a caveat

Institutions offering a speedier time to graduation may stand out for students wanting to cut costs, but such programs may not align with the typical college experience. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 4, 2018

Data shows where students live impacts whether they go to college, but Texas Tech is trying to change that

Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec is visiting rural high schools to "plant the seeds of going to college."

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2018

Study: Lectures remain a steady, but ineffective, element of STEM education

Research shows that applied sciences and mathematics are better taught through non-traditional forms of instruction. So why are most colleges still using less effective teaching methods?

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Federal data shows increase in sex, drug crimes on campus

A report from the National Center for Education Statistics shows select campus crimes have had dramatic increases over a 15-year period. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Embattled for-profit accreditor seeks reinstatement from Trump administration

ACICS, the organization painted as the source of for-profit fraud against millions of college students, is looking for reentry into the federal government's good graces. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 3, 2018

Facebook privacy concerns highlight combined data-ethics course adoption trend

Facebook is not the only tech company dealing with privacy issues, so graduates need to understand the social implications of data science. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 2, 2018

Addressing needs of underserved students requires myriad perspectives

Leaders at the American Council on Education conference discussed the importance of approaching a problem from multiple viewpoints and with a forward-thinking mindset. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 2, 2018

NYU training teachers to deter school violence

At New York University, aspiring teachers are taught strategies to identify and intervene in situations that could prove dangerous in school settings.

By Jarrett Carter • April 2, 2018

Are campus innovation centers serving all students?

Institutions have spent millions of dollars to create innovation centers, but they largely attract white males from STEM disciplines. 

By Jarrett Carter • April 2, 2018

Trump says he 'doesn't know what a community college means'

Touting the importance of apprenticeships and vocational training, the president seemingly dismissed the comprehensive work of two-year colleges.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 2, 2018

Mincing Words: Diversity and inclusion

These are top buzzwords in higher ed, especially during times of controversy. But what do they even mean?

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2018

Report: Digital natives prioritize degree program information in college search

Prospective college students' interest in majors exceeds their concerns about costs or reputation, according to EAB study.

By Jarrett Carter • March 29, 2018

Financial aid investigation prompts scrutiny at Howard University

Howard officials said that staff members received institutional aid disbursements credited to them while they were enrolled as students.

By Jarrett Carter • March 29, 2018

Akron president out after public pursuit of another job

A failed bid for presidency of University of Central Florida cost Matthew Wilson, on the job for just 16 months, his appointment. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 29, 2018

CIC report offers examples, guidance in campus innovation

Any changes, whether big or small, must be strategic and well thought out to maximize impact, the authors caution.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2018

Presidents weigh in on student free speech movement

Some leaders say colleges need to do a better job of making students uncomfortable with differing viewpoints, but in a responsible way. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 28, 2018

After regulatory bump, Strayer paces for-profit industry uptick

The for-profit giant is planning to open more campuses and return to its pre-Obama administration form. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 28, 2018

Texas A&M - San Antonio looks to city's culture and history to build student success model

Focusing on the area's heavy military population and large contingency of students in poverty, President Cynthia Teniente-Matson and staff send a message that "you belong here."

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2018

Presidents growing older, serving less time in positions

Mounting pressures around the presidency, and an aging population of leaders, point to challenges for institutions looking to fill executive positions.

By James Paterson • March 27, 2018

State version of Pell Grant program boosts graduation rates

Iowa's version of the federal financial grant program yields promising results for students from low-income households. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 27, 2018