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

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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

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

Harvey Mudd president reflects on tumultuous year

President Maria Klawe reflected on a draining year for the institution in a recent interview with NPR, discussing how mental health issues and student protests are primary concerns.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017

Higher ed must reframe arguments about viability

Postsecondary professionals clearly believe in the benefit of a college education, but they must learn to frame their defenses for students and families who are no longer certain of that value.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017

Students across K-12 and higher ed can benefit from intro to data analytics

Efforts to best equip graduates with the skills for a fast-changing future workforce may necessitate data analytics for all.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 2, 2017

NAICU: Cost of college could go down if institutions collaborate

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is calling on Congress to provide a five-year exemption to antitrust laws for all private, nonprofit colleges and universities. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 2, 2017

Survey: College business officers are increasingly concerned about financial stability

A new survey from Inside Higher Ed finds many chief business officers feel that the entire higher ed industry is in dire straits.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017

Hiring admins from outside academia may be 'latest trend,' but is it best?

New University of Wisconsin Board of Regents President John Behling has instituted a panel focused on increasing the frequency of chancellors hired from beyond academia.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017

Can data analytics solve campuses' ransomware concerns?

With ransomware incidents rising 35% in 2015, solutions that can constantly monitor for such an attack are increasingly critical in saving time and money for institutions.

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2017

What schools of business must do: Transform students into conscious leaders

Higher ed is succeeding at a focus on intelligence, but there's still more to be done on building character, one business dean says.

By Joan Marques • July 31, 2017

The higher ed mission statement should define, not limit, the campus focus

University of Saint Joseph's President Rhona Free recently discussed the limitations she imposed on her own tenure by interpreting the mission statement too narrowly.

By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017