New initiative looks to bring equity to academic service culture

Research suggests that women and minorities take on the lion's share of committee service, but a pilot project funded by the National Science Foundation is looking to reverse the culture. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017

White House reverses course on bathroom bill laws

A decision on transgender facility access sends mixed messages on support for LGBT students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 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

Scathing report on high school graduation rates spurs Tennessee to consider impact on colleges

More than a third of high school graduates in the state did not meet course requirements. What does it mean for prospects of college completion?

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017

Breaking down the support potential of college endowments

A new report joins the chorus of scrutiny against endowment spending in higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 14, 2017

Knoxville College future in flux after city condemns buildings

Environmental concerns deliver what may be the final blow to the Tennessee campus. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017

After closure announcement, St. Joseph's alumni consider ways to save school

Graduates are seeking answers from administration and seeking solutions to stave off closure for the private institution. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017

Out-of-staters to see tuition hike at Texas A&M

Citing a lower tax burden for families living outside of the state, officials say the increase will help to spur in-state enrollment. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017

How to reverse declining confidence in higher education

A recent meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities yields new objectives for how institutions can engage families about the value and need of colleges.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017

NYU School of Engineering launches computer science bridge program for liberal arts graduates

The school targets graduates with humanities and arts backgrounds to explore options in growing fields of computer science and engineering. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 13, 2017

DeVos, personalized learning and veterans: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our recent spotlight on personalized learning and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017

How 'alternative academia' could help close America's great education divide

It's not about just providing increased access to higher ed; it's about changing the pedagogies to help every student succeed.

By Peter Merry • Feb. 10, 2017

Elite schools should take lessons from smaller colleges on endowment management

A national survey of college endowments reveals that institutions with $25 million or less in assets have yielded better returns on their investment portfolios for two straight years.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

$2.5M gender discrimination settlement continues run of controversy for UC system

School officials denied the charges and are considering an appeal.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

Tracking the growth of the Internet of Things

More than 8 billion devices and items will be connected this year, as the network of smart technology expands in impact throughout higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

George Mason students look to lawsuit to provide answers on donation specifics

A group is taking the institution to court for details on money donated to the school by controversial philanthropists. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

St. George's offers best practices on MOOC design for international audiences

Officials say course content and design are key to high enrollment and retention in open-source learning.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

Washington lawmaker proposes bill to broaden OER access

A state legislator continues a two-year effort to help more public institutions afford open-source learning materials for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

Colleges work to solve the remedial math placement problem

More than 40% of college students take at least one remedial math course, and campus officials are working to determine if the costs and time remain worth it for academic preparation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

The role of parents is critical in college persistence and completion

When considering student recruitment and engagement, in many cases, you can't overlook the rest of the family.  

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

Report: Graduate school enrollment dips among international students

The data show interest in U.S. programs declined before the contentious travel ban, suggesting it may not be the primary cause of declining enrollment of foreign students.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

Loyola becomes latest campus to join grad student labor movement

Graduate students at the private university are one of the first groups to vote to unionize after the NLRB's ruling classified them as employees. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

Louisiana eyes endowment spending as salve for higher ed cuts

Lawmakers are considering increased tax benefits as a lure to attract more donations to universities already hard hit by budget cuts and bracing for more.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

UPenn launches task force to combat dangerous campus behavior

Officials respond to growing concern from students about rape culture and its promotion on campus. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

E. Gordon Gee offers tips for Betsy DeVos as she takes the helm of ED

The higher ed mainstay issues a set of recommendations for the incoming secretary of education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

How colleges can use Big Data to improve IT operations

Some campus IT professionals say analytics software is helping to more effectively manage workload and improve operational efficiency. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017