New analysis offers insight into what prospective students want

The report found incoming students want programs tied directly to jobs, and they want them online. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 12, 2018

Study: Non-tenure-track faculty have little impact on student success, costs

Adding more contract instructors can reduce class sizes and boost course offerings, but may lead to higher administrative costs and lower-quality instruction.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 12, 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

Republicans may not pass an FY18 budget. Here's why

As Democrats hold the line for a permanent solution to DACA, caps on discretionary funding bind the hands of legislators from both parties.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 11, 2018

More universities offering in-state tuition to out-of-state students

Participating colleges in South Dakota and Nebraska hope the deals will boost their residential enrollments.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 11, 2018

Big online community college in California's budget plan

In his 2018 budget proposal, Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for a new online community college that could potentially serve millions of adult students.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 11, 2018

Growing list of states offer free community college

Funding free community college is a challenge, nevertheless, and some states are implementing restrictions.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 10, 2018

Re-imagining institutional accountability

Reducing success down to employment outcomes does students a disservice. So how can leaders better evaluate schools' effectiveness?

By Autumn A. Arnett, Pat Donachie and Jeremy House • Jan. 10, 2018

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By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 10, 2018

University of Cincinnati sued over $11K security fee for speaker visit

Leaders at the institution say the fee is only a fraction of the cost of securing the campus ahead of a visit planned by Richard Spencer, whose visits at other campuses, have led to injuries and even deaths.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 10, 2018

Is there still a place for Christian colleges in American higher ed?

Small colleges, including religious institutions, women's colleges and other mission-driven institutions, are re-evaluating their value propositions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 10, 2018

Travel bans and deportations threats: How a hostile political climate is impacting international faculty hiring, collaboration

Top researchers have a choice of where they may want to work, and the rhetoric and public hostility toward individuals from other countries is turning some away from the U.S.

By Pat Donachie • Jan. 9, 2018

Who is the typical college student? You might be surprised

Most are 24 years or older, working at least part time and receiving merit- and need-based grants — and a growing number are non-white.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 8, 2018

Collaboration between institutions necessary to keep higher ed afloat

Harper College, a two-year institution based in Palatine, IL, recently announced a partnership with three Illinois universities to begin offering bachelor's degrees on its campus. 

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jeremy House • Jan. 8, 2018

Howard University delays spring classes due to extreme weather-related damage

Ruptured pipes and a damaged heating system will cost the university millions to repair. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 8, 2018

3 years ago, President Obama first proposed making community college tuition free. Here's where we now stand.

The proposals have more bipartisan support than many would think, with Republican plans largely emphasizing workforce development. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 8, 2018

AGB President: Trustees must play a more active role in higher ed advocacy

Board members, who are often business and community leaders, are better positioned than college presidents to lobby for the industry — and they carry less baggage.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 8, 2018

American institutions opening doors, supporting Puerto Rico's students

CUNY and SUNY institutions are providing housing, tuition and other assistance to students impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Harvey.  

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 8, 2018

Online course enrollments continue to grow

While many online programs are experiencing large increases in enrollment, the numbers for some huge programs, mainly at non-profits, are way down.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 7, 2018

Detroit universities see enrollment boost despite area's poor reputation

Administrators at the University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University have focused heavily on recruiting students from within 100 miles of campus, building close personal and community relationships.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 5, 2018

People of Higher Ed: MassArt President David Nelson opens up about his love for music and experience as a first-generation student

The school's 12th president talks about how his background informs his approach to the college presidency in this latest installment of our People of Higher Ed column.

By Pat Donachie • Jan. 5, 2018

Amid Congressional fight, no tax exemption for wealthy college providing free education to poor students

Berea College will now pay a 1.4% tax on its billion-dollar endowment that funds tuition-free education for its 1,600 students.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 5, 2018

University of Illinois capitalizes in regional strengths to build investment portfolio

The institution is banking heavily on farmland, which has yielded 10.2% annual returns, even when other investments had dropped 20% during the economic downturn. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 4, 2018

Missouri to tie 10% of higher ed funding to school performance

The board intends to put any money a school loses for not hitting performance marks toward targeted efforts at helping the school improve in the respective area. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 4, 2018

Marshawn Lynch's 'Scientist' talks future of research and importance of strengthening the pipeline

UNLV physics professor Michael Pravica talks about the role of science in upholding national security and the need for researchers to leave the ivory tower and find ways to be more relatable.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018

Institutions target baby boomers with hefty tuition fellowship programs

Stanford and Harvard piloted the first advance-career education fellowship programs, and now institutions like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Minnesota are following suit. 

By Jeremy House • Jan. 3, 2018