Strengthening remote dual-enrollment programs

Some institutions rely on distance learning to meet their annual enrollment targets, while others offer it merely as a benefit to students. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 13, 2018

The rise in digital transformations predicts higher CIO turnover

There’s almost no aspect of higher education not touched by technology, and the job of the CIO increasingly requires broader strategic thinking and planning. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 13, 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

Survey: Targeted capital-use funds make up only 41% of fundraising efforts

Soliciting major and planned gifts remains the top focus of advancement officers, but immediate use funds are becoming more of a priority. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 13, 2018

For-profit certificate earners would be better off not attending college at all, study finds

New analysis from the Brookings Institution shows much lower earnings and higher debt for this group than their public sector counterparts — and often even those students not attending school at all. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 12, 2018

Colorado invests $60M in Metropolitan State University initiative to close skills gap

The resulting Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute will house major aerospace companies whose leaders will help train the next generation of workers in the state. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 12, 2018

Maryland's $100M offer to black colleges falls well below precedent set by Mississippi in 2001

A nearly identical case in 2001 saw the state of Mississippi paying $500M to its three HBCUs to rectify years of underfunding and neglect.

By Jeremy House • Feb. 12, 2018

UPDATE: Lawsuit against U. of Washington highlights costs of campus free speech fights

The College Republicans group proceeded with its invitation after a federal judge issued a temporary injunction barring the university from issuing a security fee, but the event ended up resulting in several arrests. 

By Shalina Chatlani , Jeremy House • Feb. 9, 2018

Barnes & Noble, McGraw-Hill expand textbook distribution initiatives

McGraw-Hill content will be available through inclusive access programs now offered at the nearly 1,485 institutions served by the book retailer. 

By Jeremy House • Feb. 9, 2018

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