Drones find a place in campus security, marketing

Colleges and universities are increasingly using unmanned aviation vehicles, or drones, for a variety of reasons, from educational opportunities for students to critical campus monitoring processes.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 16, 2017

How to enhance fundraising efforts through storytelling

Establishing a direct and personal connection between giving and payoff is a sure way to boost giving.

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 16, 2017

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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

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Gordon Gee: For higher ed to survive, we've got to 'blow up the box'

The legendary higher ed leader says a complete reorganization of the way leaders approach the job will be needed to move the needle forward for the American economy.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 16, 2017

How can higher ed IT develop, maintain workforce diversity? [Educause 2017]

Two CIOs and a chief diversity officer discussed failures, successes and best practices on the path to a more inclusive environment.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2017

ED considers loan forgiveness for defrauded students

Negotiations are underway to determine how much protection defrauded student borrowers should have from the federal government in terms of student loan forgiveness.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 15, 2017

How your institution can stay relevant as automation disrupts the industry

With automation soon replacing a significant portion of jobs, can higher ed maintain its business of preparing students for the workforce? 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 15, 2017

$14.8B economic impact of HBCUs outlined in new UNCF report

Public institutions account for 65% of the economic impact, or $9.6 billion, while private institutions account for 35%, or $5.2 billion. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 15, 2017

Report finds higher ed is failing students with disabilities

Though these students often graduate high school with the academic skills needed to succeed, the lack of focus on developing their soft skills prevents them from staying on track. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 15, 2017

How the corporate world's 'microlearning' approach can shake up the industry

Not considering the approach could mean falling behind market and technological trends and pressure. 

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 14, 2017

Nontraditional students gaining steam in higher ed discussions

With more nontraditional students entering college campuses, higher ed leaders have started to focus on how their business model applies to them.

By Patti Zarling and Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 14, 2017

5 ed tech tips for financially strapped institutions

If run effectively, IT departments can become sources of revenue, rather than inefficient and costly drains on the institution.

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 14, 2017

Survey: International enrollment in U.S. colleges is on the decline

Experts say rising college costs, competition from schools in other countries and the U.S. political climate play a role in the decline.

By Patti Zarling • Nov. 13, 2017

Socially-conscious investments growing in importance for higher ed constituents

Pitzer College has a smaller endowment compared to larger schools, but the institution is taking steps to invest in companies for social and moral reasons, while divesting from fossil fuel companies.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 13, 2017

How can institutions improve admissions policies for veterans?

Schools' approaches to veterans could benefit from an overhaul. 

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 13, 2017

Engagement, taxes and Mitch Daniels: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how schools are trying to increase student voice and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017

Dive Into STEM: Attracting, retaining qualified and diverse faculty is a prerequisite to building the field

Good faculty members can inspire and encourage students into STEM fields — but keeping them in academia is the hard part. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 10, 2017

Documents leak could lead to increased scrutiny of endowments

After a massive leak of internal financial documents from an international law firm showing schools are stashing earnings overseas, some expect increased inquiry into financial practices.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 10, 2017

Deficit narrative surrounding higher ed is holding the industry back

As we've seen with student achievement at all levels, it's often difficult to overcome negative framing to achieve successful outcomes.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 10, 2017

13 college presidents who are also veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we salute these higher ed leaders who served our country before taking up careers in academia.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 10, 2017

Mitch Daniels is shaking up higher education

Purdue-Kaplan dominated the headlines this year, making a number of noteworthy transformative — and financial — moves. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2017

BYU's new Community Law Clinic to bridge local residents and institution

The law students, all of whom are Spanish-speaking, will fill a void in the community while also gaining valuable real-world experience.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 9, 2017

State higher ed agencies tackle uniformity in tuition strategies

A report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association calls on higher education leaders to work with policymakers on feasible affordability goals. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 9, 2017

How did 3 higher ed CIOs reimagine their institutions' IT organization? [Educause 2017]

IT leaders from Davidson College, Colgate University and the U of Richmond discussed their challenges and successes at current and previous institutions.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2017

Survey: Digital tools improve students' classroom experience

More than half of students want their classes to incorporate more digital learning tools and technologies, with more than 90% reporting such tools help them learn new concepts.

By Pat Donachie • Nov. 8, 2017

How poor tech rollout may cost more than anticipated

The state of Washington just settled a $2.6 million dispute, following a bankrupt technology company's inability to effectively install computer systems at local community colleges. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 7, 2017