Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: 'How Paul Quinn College became a movement'

President Michael J. Sorrell detailed his efforts to turn around the college by refocusing the HBCU in a community-based learning direction.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018

Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: Paul Quinn College’s turnaround, data interoperability and learning science

Students shared their experiences with mindfulness and more as the conference rolled into its second day.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Report outlines key steps for navigating technology impacts on higher education

Research from Ithaka S+R offers leaders ways to integrate more technology into their institutions' business models while improving student outcomes.

By Shalina Chatlani • March 6, 2018

Grand Canyon's nonprofit conversion approved

The Arizona university's switch could be a case study for the resurgence of for-profit institutions under the Trump administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018

Can public higher education effectively fight for its survival?

A Louisiana State University professor takes his state's public universities to task, saying a lack of mobilized advocacy is to blame for their decimated condition.

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018

University formed from Purdue's acquisition of Kaplan clears last regulatory hurdle

Purdue University Global is set to launch in April, with Kaplan President Betty Vandenbosch serving as chancellor. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 5, 2018

Should cybersecurity be a college president's top priority?

Institutions are often a top target for cyberattacks, but higher education leadership may be ill-equipped to address this reality, a report finds. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 5, 2018

How to improve transfer outcomes for community college students

A new guide advises two- and four-year institutions to coordinate programs, offer tailored advising and make transferring a priority.

By Patti Zarling • March 5, 2018

'One-and-done' model of higher ed is in the past

Western Governors University officials are leveraging data to better understand employers' needs and how the university can meet them.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 5, 2018

Non-traditional barriers to retention and graduation

A growing number of students are hungry or homeless. Experts say leaders need to look beyond surface-level metrics in discussing ways to help nontraditional students succeed.

By Patti Zarling • March 5, 2018

Post-tenure policy changes cause controversy at Tennessee

Faculty members bristled at prospects of increased review and arbitrary guidelines, saying the policy would unfairly categorize instructors' performance on data such as program enrollment and costs.

By Jarrett Carter • March 5, 2018

Study: Text 'nudges' boost engagement for community college STEM students

A new report shows text messages encourage students to adopt time-management and study skills — which can have a positive impact on retention rates. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2018

Should public universities privatize given state budget constraints?

The University of Pittsburgh board and chancellor discuss ending ties with Pennsylvania as state funding is frozen for a third straight year. 

By Patti Zarling • March 2, 2018

Hospitality group looks to strengthen worker pipeline through online courses

Facing a labor shortage, the American Hotel and Lodging Association wants to make it easier for hotel employees to earn an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree at little or no cost. 

By Patti Zarling • March 1, 2018

Institutional autonomy and the social contract: How higher ed must leverage uniqueness to improve quality

Is a "delusion of excellence" in higher education keeping the enterprise from fulfilling the mission of turning out educated workers?

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 1, 2018

People of Higher Ed: Elizabeth City State CEO and Chancellor Thomas Conway

Education Dive talked with Conway about the University of North Carolina system’s controversial new $500 tuition program, inconsistencies in the Star Wars novels, and his travel plans after retirement. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 1, 2018

Maine's population crisis an example of struggles facing colleges in rural states

Residents are growing older and the number of high school graduates is dropping, spelling trouble for the state’s higher ed system.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2018

Are student protesters putting college admission at risk?

Campus executives walk a fine line on high school student activism.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2018

New Stony Brook initiative blends classroom training, workforce development

160 prospective nurses are participating in a new campus-industry collaborative to undergo mock interviews and boost preparedness.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2018

Customizing the campus bookstore to serve students and schools

Customizing the campus bookstore with a strategic blend of virtual and physical locations better serves students and institutions.

Feb. 28, 2018

How colleges are answering the call for more risk sharing

Lawmakers want institutions to accept more responsibility for helping students graduate and find good jobs. Some are creating guaranteed job programs before they're mandated.

By Patti Zarling • Feb. 28, 2018

24 states offer support to turn military service, work experience into academic credit

A new study shows broad embrace of competency-based education models.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2018

How higher ed leaders can make STEM more accessible

Education Dive talked with two experts from the Society for Science & the Public about best practices for increasing the number of STEM graduates. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 27, 2018

Establishing international campuses comes with challenges

The University of Groningen in the Netherlands recently dropped plans for a microcampus in China, finding not enough support.

By Patti Zarling • Feb. 27, 2018

ACE initiative looks to turn workplace experience into verified professional credentials

The new program adds depth to national competency-based education dialogue.   

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2018