Amazon extends AI development race to college classrooms

The global retail giant has established fellowship programs to encourage college students to join the next wave of artificial intelligence engineers.

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

How higher ed can revive American manufacturing

A new Trade Adjustment Assistance program funded by the Department of Labor partners with higher ed to develop new skills for displaced workers. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 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

Academic jargon clouds the impact of research

Authors of a new book on economics say the discipline would be better off if more people understood what experts were actually saying. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

From immigrant to administrator: California Community Colleges' Van Ton-Quinlivan talks 'knowing the numbers'

In the first installment of a series highlighting women in higher education, the head of the nation's largest community college system details her path to executive success.

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

Monday at SXSWedu 2017: Equity and teachers as innovation engines

Couldn't make it to Austin? We've got you covered with some quick session recaps and a rundown of several news releases.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2017

Inappropriate contact with female staff leads to early resignation of UTSA president

Controversy over hug greetings creates questions about the fine line between cultural norms and professional decorum. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

South Carolina State eyes comeback under new president

James Clark says the vision for the rebounding institution must include fiscal conservatism and increased marketing efforts. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

Why mentoring is a vital add-on to remedial curriculum

Some institutions discover the value of counseling and support in the effort to improve student academic performance. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

Berkeley deleting volumes of online content following compliance order

The university is acting aggressively in response to federal disability access guidance, and to protect content from pirates and copyright infringement. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

For-profit EDMC finalizes sale of several college brands

Argosy University and the Art Institutes are among the national brands on the move to a nonprofit buyer. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2017

UT terminates plans to move into downtown Houston

A $200 million land purchase and plans for research expansion have been canceled, to the delight of neighboring institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

Culinary school development sparks controversy for community college

Administrative inquiry over spending and development lands Niagara County Community College in hot water. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

2+2+2 articulation programs offer new model for higher ed access

Institutions in New Jersey are experimenting with a unique take on how to manage early college programs and the potential to help families to save money while earning high-level credentials. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

Tennessee legislature moves to launch intellectual diversity office at flagship campus

Observers say the move is first step to promoting wider allowances for campus free speech. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

Mark Cuban champions liberal arts as future of the workforce

The NBA owner and tech entrepreneur says that automation will demand a workforce that is skilled at data interpretation and communicating with others. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

Study suggests elite schools must enroll more black students to close achievement gap

Experts say the only way to reduce disparities in graduation rates for more African American students is for highly-selective institutions to create more access for minorities.

By Jarrett Carter • March 3, 2017

Wi-Fi a critical element for student recruitment and research

Experts say wireless internet is indispensable in building the academic enterprise and convincing students to invest time and money into certain campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

Barnard, adjunct union agree to terms on groundbreaking salary deal

Experts call the school's $10,000 per course deal an important benchmark for the faculty labor movement. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

Scholars call for dramatic changes to Higher Ed Act

An association of academics says Congress must act quickly to reform several elements of the federal guidance document on public support for higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

Presence of minorities in higher ed leadership below demographic growth

A new study reveals minorities have parity in administrative compensation, but are well below national averages in appointments when measured against population growth. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

West Virginia amends personnel laws for higher ed layoffs

The state's public institutions now have more latitude for payscale management and termination policy, but some critics argue that it makes it more difficult to keep top talent in the state. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

CCNY probe expands to include potential alumni fund fraud

The inquiry into alleged financial mismanagement by City College's former president casts a negative image on an institution with vital impact in New York City. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017

How colleges can master the art of crowdfunding

Cornell University is among a handful of institutions using digital fundraising platforms to expand their philanthropic and academic missions among younger graduates.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017

Trump signs two new bills to boost women in STEM, entrepreneurship

NASA and the National Science Foundation will be key to spurring more learning and career development in critical science and technological industries under the new laws.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017

Higher Education Act in focus for Capitol Hill Republicans

Federal legislators may finally turn their attention to passing a new version of the bill.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017