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

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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

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

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

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