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Deep Dive
Hollins President Nancy Gray: Women's colleges 'more important than ever'
As she looks ahead to retirement, Gray reflects on her career in higher ed and the impact of single-sex education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2017 -
3-D maker labs should focus on problem solving, not complex design challenges
One university director believes that 3-D printing labs should inspire students to collaborate and solve problems, not necessarily focus on making complex creations.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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New phishing scam targets ed in search of W-2 forms
A phishing scam requesting W-2 forms from spoofed admin email addresses is on the rise.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
University app helps students build life skills to thrive
A new app created by UT-Austin is helping students navigate their college experience by focusing on building mindfulness and well-being skills, such as gratitude and community involvement.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Race fight comes to historically black campuses
Growing divisions between black and non-black faculty at Kentucky State University and Lincoln University of Missouri are providing challenges for administrators.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 27, 2017 -
In Wisconsin, stakeholder support leads to budget results
The legislature has pledged $100M to the state's public institutions, after a public engagement strategy led to increased advocacy in Madison.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 27, 2017 -
Does higher ed have a data inflation problem in recruitment?
Institutions often inflate figures relating to graduation rates and tuition and living costs, which ends up misleading students.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
Report predicts AI spike in education
A new report sees artificial intelligence on a possible upswing in higher ed, based on spending patterns for software and other services.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
Academic libraries evolving amid big tech shifts
The libraries will need to contend with new shifts in the way patrons and scholars consume content and use libraries as a whole, according to a new report.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
University officials re-thinking the campus library
Arizona State University is preparing for a two-year, “well more than $100M” renovation to accommodate the needs of remote learners.
By Corinne Z. Lyons • March 27, 2017 -
Data creates new mapping opportunities for campuses
By overlaying online maps with data like construction zones, accessibility areas and more some institutions are taking interactive mapping to a whole new level.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
State governors offer high praises and few investments in higher education
Economic and workforce development is the top gubernatorial priority for higher education across the country.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Could blockchain tech make the registrar's office obsolete?
The technology could make it simpler for students to access and own their transcripts and other credentials.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
Designing the 21st century campus
Reconsidering the look of classrooms and workspaces allows instructors to apply innovative educational approaches in communal spaces intended to stand apart from the traditional university model.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
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'Howard U West' will bring HU students to Google's headquarters
A new partnership will establish a satellite campus at the tech giant’s headquarters to provide students an opportunity to absorb industry and company culture while receiving their computer science instruction.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Shutting down unused servers can save money, reduce security threats
As virtualization becomes more prevalent, more unattended or abandoned servers are cropping up on campus networks.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Campus learning spaces should be more open, help build relationships
A new report posits that higher ed institutions should focus on creating communal spaces that give students open learning experiences and the chance to build new relationships.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Should college leaders wade into politics?
Some, like California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley, see an expectation from stakeholders to get more vocal about political issues.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 23, 2017 -
APLU Pres: Legislators must correct financial disincentive to educate low-income students
The costs associated with Pell-eligible enrollees is much higher than those who do not qualify for the federal aid, says Association of Public and Land-grant Universities President Peter McPherson.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 23, 2017 -
Opinion
Good financial stewardship means fulfilling our educational missions
New Jersey City University Senior Vice President and Provost Daniel Julius posits great teaching is essential to promote colleges' bottom line.
By Daniel Julius • March 22, 2017 -
Internet of Things enables higher ed to collect data and think big
Internet of Things-inspired usage is growing on college campuses, as sensors and other hardware collect data on transport, facilities and more.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
Schools face new bandwidth challenges as connectivity demands grow
As college campuses increase bandwidth for students on their ResNet, demand from more devices and applications continue to grow.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 22, 2017 -
Autumn Arnett/Higher Ed Dive
No timeline on Higher Ed Act
But adult learning will be a primary focus when the bill finally starts to move through Congress.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 22, 2017 -
Ties to for-profit industry abound in DeVos' Ed Dept
Several hires have skirted the congressional review process, but increased scrutiny led one to resign Tuesday.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 22, 2017 -
Software companies and schools struggle to scale CBE
Some vendors are pulling back from competency-based education ventures, citing low interest from schools and difficult economics in the space.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 21, 2017
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