Bootcamps expanding at traditional universities, but efficacy of model still unstable

Increasing numbers of schools shutting down means the business model is still unstable. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 11, 2017

Students want more real-time information about progress

A new report shows students check automated alert notifications on their academic performance, particularly when data is compared to student peers.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

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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

University of Florida presidential search committee held private meetings with finalist

For public universities, which is more important: transparency or confidentiality?

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

Webster University targets drop-outs for re-enrollment

Administrators are hoping to bring former students who did not attain a degree back into the fold in order to offer a credential for a sizable, yet relatively untapped group of potential students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

Shuttered Wisconsin for-profit to reopen campuses under same management

Globe University will be among the first to benefit from the relaxed oversight of the Trump administration. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

41% of community college grads eventually earn bachelor's

A new report shows promising trends for transfer students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 9, 2017

Report: Profit motivations of OPMs could jeopardize students' academic success

Online program management providers allow traditional institutions to expand services, but the Century Foundation warns schools must exercise proper oversight. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 9, 2017

Codecademy CEO talks bootcamp growing pains, new 'Pro' courses

Recovering from its near-death experience, Zach Sims' company is focusing on additional content, help and mentorship.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2017

Nearly half of prospective college students don't expect to graduate

Two surveys show students generally feel concerned about going on to college and 48% believe they may have to drop out of school.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017

Modernizing campus operations in the cloud

Ellen Keohane, CIO at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about ways to update and improve on-campus IT systems. 

By Ellen Keohane • Aug. 8, 2017

How can schools better target adult and first-generation students?

A shift in recruiting and marketing strategies could help institutions become more attractive to "non-traditional" students — who are increasingly making up the new normal on campus.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017

Late audits lead to federal sanctions for public universities

West Virginia's public university system was recently penalized by the U.S. Department of Education after documents failed to come in on time.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017

Cal State to no longer mandate remedial classes and placement exams

This action comes at a time when many in the industry are questioning academic institutions' value to students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017

University of Vermont's med school will discontinue lectures

The college will move to emphasize active learning principles in classroom instruction, according to a dean at the school.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017

New Mexico to weigh consolidation of state's colleges and universities

The state's 31 public colleges and universities currently operate under 21 governing boards.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 7, 2017

Study: Alternative credentials here to stay, but evidence of ROI 'thin'

A new study from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences analyzes the growing pool of alternative credential options and pathways. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 6, 2017

Online growth and blending STEM with arts: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the importance of branding in a school choice environment and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017

Colleges and universities must not overlook their websites in updates to digital strategy

Social media and apps have offered new digital outreach channels for higher ed, making it easy for institutional websites to fall through the cracks.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017

Report: Higher ed funding remains mixed as free speech bills gain popularity

A new report from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities highlights the top financial and policy factors affecting higher education. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017

How can higher ed form stronger international partnerships?

Institutions can work to form relationships with international organizations, schools and institutions, but must try to include the entire campus and work to make the relationship beneficial for both parties.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017

Barnes & Noble College uses new research initiative to optimize performance

A new revolution in the way research is obtained. Learn how companies in Higher Ed are taking a innovative approach that aims to simply start the conversation.

Aug. 4, 2017

Colleges can ill afford to allow athletics to take over campus life

Instead, argues Bentley University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students J. Andrew Shepardson, sports should be under the student affairs umbrella.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 3, 2017

Ohio State, Oklahoma State spar over 'OSU' moniker

Oklahoma State University will file a formal notice of opposition to Ohio State University's request to trademark "OSU" as an apparel license.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 3, 2017

In 2 years, ransomware raked in an estimated $25M

Higher ed remains among the most popular targets of the attacks.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 3, 2017

Seeking stronger pipelines, higher ed is getting more hands-on in K-12

Some urban colleges and universities have partnered with districts or are opening their own schools to test education theories and establish stronger pipelines to enrollment for local students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017