What approval of the budget deal really means for higher ed

The two-year budget proposal that was approved Friday includes $4 billion for "college affordability," but most details are outlined in the continuing resolution summary. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 9, 2018

Tuition freezes to boost enrollments may backfire

Lower tuition rates may reduce the pool of financial aid available and cause future financial issues for institutions.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 8, 2018

Report: Humanities graduates are happy and gainfully employed

New data suggest that workers with humanities degrees have careers that are personally rewarding as well as financially successful. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 8, 2018

People of Higher Ed: Pace University President Marvin Krislov is a champion for diversity and access

In our latest column, Marvin Krislov discusses educating a next generation of students amid higher education's challenges.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 8, 2018

ACT signals shift into a learning company

Why the college assessment titan is investing in Smart Sparrow and other educational technologies.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 7, 2018

College charitable giving reaches $43.6 billion, a new high

Lifted by alumni giving, institutions raised 6.3% more last year — and biggest donations went to wealth institutions.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 7, 2018

Saving face: When should college presidents and administrators respond to controversy?

Leaders at the Association of American Colleges & Universities conference talk about how presidents and other higher ed leaders should act when a campus event takes a nasty turn. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 7, 2018

Higher Ed can take the lead in growing IoT economy

Carnegie Mellon and the University of Wisconsin are among institutions active in Internet of Things curriculum.

By Patti Zarling • Feb. 7, 2018

Cornell's elite business journals revamp submission policy

For the first time in the fields of finance and accounting, two top journals are evaluating research before it begins.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 7, 2018

Access and achievement: The growing momentum of OER

OER offers affordable learning materials and easy accessibility, improving student engagement and success in the classroom.  

Feb. 7, 2018

As companies step up to train workers in rapidly changing technologies, can universities keep up?

Backers say Woz U will help fill a labor gap and connect students to jobs without taking on mountains of student debt.  

By Patti Zarling • Feb. 6, 2018

Are college benefit corporations a new model for higher ed?

A decreased regulatory environment could see a number of for-profits institutions applying, or re-applying, for nonprofit status as public benefit corporations. What does this mean for the industry?

By Jeremy House • Feb. 6, 2018

edX confirms online 'MicroBachelors' in development

The Harvard and MIT backed nonprofit says it will launch the program within the next year or two.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 6, 2018

M.B.A rankings in question

Temple University asked that its online M.B.A. program not be considered for U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Is this a sign of a broader problem with college rankings?

By Jeremy House • Feb. 5, 2018

The future of higher ed accountability — where accreditors, administrators divide

Leaders on both sides of the debate discuss what needs to happen for there to be better quality assurance standards throughout the industry. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 5, 2018

Major academic journal sets new course for race and diversity

The American Historical Review's editor said the journal is on an "irrevocable course of change" and will diversify its viewpoints and contributors.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 5, 2018

Changing the university's name? Here are a few tips

Andrew Careaga from Missouri University of Science and Technology says, among other things, brand building is an ongoing process that never ends.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 5, 2018

Alexander releases framework for higher education reform

This white paper provides an overview of federal accountability requirements and considers a number of ways for updating the measures. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 5, 2018

What higher ed leaders need to know about retention

From using mobile apps for targeting distance learners to a series of charts showing the state of retention throughout the nation, here's everything you need to stay on the pulse of this topic. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 2, 2018

Who is the flagship intended to serve?

Analyses of public flagship freshmen and total enrollment find institutions overwhelmingly leave black and Latino students behind. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 2, 2018

Engler joins growing list of former politicians assuming the presidency with Michigan State appointment

The former Michigan governor is tasked with bringing to the position some stability to the campus following the departure of long-time president Lou Anna Simon.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 2, 2018

Why quality assurance in higher ed should be a global endeavor

At the Council for Higher Education Accreditation conference, global leaders discussed what it will take to address accountability as a systemic issue. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 1, 2018

Study: Digital learning may not be the answer to liberal arts institutions' woes

This study from Ithaka S+R, in partnership with the The Teagle Foundation, is the result of two years worth of observations on residential liberal arts institutions' adoption of online learning programs. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 1, 2018

President Speaks: Ohio University president says college campuses provide proof that diversity is America's strength

Imploring Congress to act on DACA and protect the status of DREAMers, M. Duane Nellis says young people should not be held as linchpins in the broader immigration debate.

By M. Duane Nellis • Feb. 1, 2018

Boot camps saw 50% growth in 2017

Contrary to what 2017 headlines may have suggested, these programs are on the rise — and companies like Amazon and Pearson may be poised to enter the credentialing market.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 1, 2018