Support for student entrepreneurship is critical to economic development, international report finds

A report on higher education in Ireland calls on education advocates and policymakers to support student innovation in economic development. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 23, 2017

CIOs craft strategies for student, staff cybersecurity awareness

Breaches of personal information are increasingly a part of the national conversation, and higher ed leaders are working overtime to reassure end users their data is safe.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 23, 2017

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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

Consortiums growing in popularity to promote ROI

The Liberal Arts Career Network consists of 39 different institutions pooling together to offer competitive job and internship opportunities to students.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 23, 2017

University-industry partnerships key to building students' career options

Career fairs and other standard recruitment practices may no longer be appealing to students. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 23, 2017

Pell proxy is a bad indicator of an institution's socio-economic profile, report says

65.7% of Pell Grant recipients in the 2011-2012 school year were low-income students while the other 34.3% were middle-income or above, the report found.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 23, 2017

Language, quizzes and effective leadership: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how school leaders can practice effective leadership and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017

Emphasis on Research critical to institutional ROI

If small to mid-sized institutions want to remain relevant in an ever-changing climate, they must increase their emphasis on research.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 20, 2017

Connecticut to possibly consolidate community colleges

The president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities is presenting the plan to the Board of Regents of Higher Education this week.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 20, 2017

New York institutions tout value in supporting global ed programs

CUNY and SUNY have embarked on a number of programs in support of a myriad of causes around the world, often partnering with universities in foreign countries to expand their global footprints.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 20, 2017

Office Hours: KSU President M. Christopher Brown II on HBCUs, proving institutional value

Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was inaugurated last week — in this office hours, he talks the state of HBCUs and how to be an effective leader. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 20, 2017

Are state higher ed officials moving toward mergers?

Across the nation, policymakers are discussing how to address public college systems amid dwindling state budgets.

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 19, 2017

UF President: Taxpayers are being unfairly burdened in the name of free speech

W. Kent Fuchs estimates the university will spend $600,000 in additional security costs to host Richard Spencer today.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 19, 2017

Alamance Community College celebrates new $16M tech facility

The college hopes to train students in a variety of useful skills, including welding, machining and automotive systems.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 19, 2017

How can presidents better handle campus emergencies?

Researchers studying the swing of recent campus incidents have come up with several strategies to guide presidents through emergencies and effectively respond. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 19, 2017

Attracting young alumni donors a persistent challenge, report finds

Colleges and universities could better engage younger donors by personalizing outreach and showing the tangible impact of a gift.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 18, 2017

Following Maria, Tulane offers tuition free semester to Puerto Rico's students

Students will not be considered transfers, but instead pay tuition back to original Puerto Rican schools. 

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 18, 2017

How university success affects the surrounding economies

The decline of many Midwestern public universities is taking a toll on industry in the surrounding locales.

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 17, 2017

Spectrum's Collaborative Classrooms Showcased at EDUCAUSE 2017

Spectrum Industries realizes the need for the modern, collaborative classroom to be capable of adopting a unique look and feel.

Oct. 17, 2017

How higher ed partnerships can help institutions stay afloat

Share facilities and resources can help institutions cut costs on purchasing materials, as well as help with declining enrollment and reduced revenue. 

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 17, 2017

Are American institutions advancing the core curriculum?

For proponents of core curriculum, results from a recent American Council of Trustees and Alumni study may prove disheartening.

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 17, 2017

Global survey to examine quality assurance methods for fighting academic corruption

It's the first time that a global survey has looked into what quality assurance and accrediting bodies are doing to tackle academic corruption, says a CHEA senior advisor. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 16, 2017

Higher ed leaders discuss free speech at closed-door U of Chicago meeting

A discussion of the events afterwords revealed that the higher ed leaders present agreed strongly that free speech must be upheld, regardless of disagreements with speakers' perspectives.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017

Quiz: Which fictional higher ed administrator best matches your personality?

Higher ed administrator prototypes are scarce in media representation — but in honor of National Bosses Day, we came up with a list. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 16, 2017

How can school leaders practice effective leadership?

Education Dive sat down with an expert in the psychology of leadership who now has a course for leaders, including those in higher ed, on how to better manage relationships with employees. 

By Pat Donachie • Oct. 15, 2017

VR, empathy and part-timer supports: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on using fiction to curb bullying and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2017