Study finds PhDs happiest outside higher ed

Individuals in the nonprofit sector reported stronger levels of satisfaction with pay, support from colleagues and the service opportunities provided.

By Jeremy House • Jan. 3, 2018

Administrators prepare for a potentially turbulent 2018

It's unclear how students feel about controversial speakers coming to campus. Report offers six proactive steps to quash potential emergencies and quell unrest when it happens.   

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 3, 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

5 trends poised to shake up higher education in 2018

Shifting business models, more global influence and new technology were on colleges' radars this year.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2018

Professor's 'Not Top Ten' list reveals some hope for turning public support for higher ed

In particular, No. 2 about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's efforts to save a small two-year college from sanctions stood out.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 2, 2018

What if the College Football Playoff was based on graduation rates?

If graduation rates mattered, neither Georgia nor Alabama would have been eligible to play in last night's title game. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 1, 2018

Higher Education's Top Stories of 2017

From Donald Trump to HBCUs, free community college and pedagogy, we look back at the year's top headlines.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 26, 2017

Leading Thoughts: Stop hiring administrators without a full search

Kennesaw State University President Sam Olens is the latest to resign over his handling of student protests. But some question whether he was qualified to be president in the first place. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 22, 2017

Report examines Latino student success rates

An Education Trust study of more than 600 public and private universities finds that students enrolled at Hispanic Serving Institutions graduate at higher rates.

By Pat Donachie • Dec. 22, 2017

Report: National graduation rates surpass pre-recession highs

Disparities still remain along racial lines, and educators disagree about what college completion rates actually say about the quality of education students are receiving.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

Greater collaboration, college-ready students and unrestricted donations: Higher ed leaders share their 2018 wish lists

We asked a handful of leaders what they want for their campuses — and the industry overall — in 2018. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 21, 2017

Black students, adult learners underrepresented on campus

The industry is still struggling to meet the needs of students of color and non-traditional students — even as these students comprise greater percentages of the potential recruitment pool.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson talks future of higher education

The economist urged businesses to partner more with institutions to fill the skills gap and increase graduation rates by connecting educational training to future jobs and careers.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 21, 2017

Big wins for public institutions in fundraising game

Public colleges and universities received a growing share of charitable donations over $100 million dollars this year. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 21, 2017

Across the country, higher ed enrollment shrinks for sixth straight year

224,000 fewer people enrolled in undergrad programs in the fall of 2017.

By Jeremy House • Dec. 20, 2017

Is your institution preparing students for future-forward jobs?

Leaders at Fielding Graduate University spoke to Education Dive on the need for university officials to focus on readying a new generation of workers for jobs which will always require a human touch.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 20, 2017

Should colleges ask for a slice of future wages to offset current enrollment costs?

Lackawana College joins a growing number of institutions turning to income-share agreements to help students finance degrees.

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 19, 2017

Mental health is a growing challenge on campus, and people of color are most negatively affected

Cuts to counselors and school psychologists at the K-12 level are sending students to college with untreated trauma — and the current political climate is exacerbating the issue.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017

What will the rollback of net neutrality mean for innovation in higher ed?

Many education advocates worry about the future of institutions' growth in digital initiatives and online offerings, but the issue is not so black and white. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 19, 2017

Will state funding to higher ed decrease again in 2018 and beyond?

With the GOP tax bill all but final, higher ed advocates are speculating on how the trickle down effects to states could impact higher ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 19, 2017

Survey: Students not aware of campus cybersecurity threats

College IT departments are missing the mark when it comes to educating student bodies about cybersecurity threats

By Jeremy House • Dec. 19, 2017

Eastern Washington adopts Microsoft's data science program

Microsoft and other tech firms are launching a variety of low-cost college initiatives to close the gap of graduates with specialized skills.

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 18, 2017

Wisconsin looks to merge two-year and four-year state university campuses

UW System President Ray Cross says bringing the state’s 13 two-year schools under the wing of five of its 13 four-year campuses would cut costs and encourage students to earn a bachelor’s degree.  

By Patti Zarling • Dec. 18, 2017

Credit hour definitions may be dying as Congress takes up HEA reauthorization

Leading Republicans say the Obama-era standards only hindered innovation. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax bill could affect higher education

The bill passed the House and Senate Tuesday. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry and more.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 18, 2017

Parents grateful they chose tuition insurance

‘A semester of college these days is like buying a car,’ says one.

Dec. 18, 2017