Number of homeless, hungry college students continue to rise

A new report highlights the growing culture of college students lacking adequate food and housing. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

Betsy DeVos confirmed as next secretary of education

Though GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Dems in voting against DeVos, a 24-hour debate and record numbers of calls were unable to sway another member of the GOP.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 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

Colleges develop new resources to support veteran success on campus

Faculty training and mental health outreach are among new efforts to spur completion among military students.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Higher ed advocacy orgs join forces to promote access for adult learners

The groups join forces to expose trends and advance policy in support of more than 17 million non-traditional college learners.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Business school innovations aim to increase engagement with students, industry

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business recently recognized 35 programs for their creativity in teaching and learning approaches.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Higher ed among most popular for large private gifts

Wealthy philanthropists are giving more to higher education, but their good deeds are being met with criticism from social and educational advocates. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Combating a culture of bureaucracy in higher ed

Institutions must examine the steps to stop administrative logjam from becoming a part of institutional culture.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Community colleges headline list of schools investing the most in student aid

Market Watch breaks down a list of schools which spend the greatest amount of raised funds on student financial need. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 7, 2017

Does Falwell mean setbacks or step in right direction for higher ed?

Many expect a great deal of deregulation, but will it provide unforeseen obstacles to the conversation about access?

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

Lawmakers move to block teacher training regulations for higher ed

'Midnight regulations’ on secondary teacher development rushed by the Obama administration are in danger of being rolled back.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

States increase higher ed spending for fourth-consecutive year

More than 35 states nationwide posted spending increases in 2016, signaling a rebound from post-recessions cuts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

Making the connections between higher education and GDP

Comparisons between the US and Canada raise the question: does the 'modestly better performance' of US universities justify its significantly greater spending?

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

Report: Dashboards could provide boost for struggling students

A new study reveals the benefits of real-time assessment for students who are struggling with course content.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

The state of the campus IT professional

Campus Technology reveals the results of its annual survey of earnings and job satisfaction among college IT personnel.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Latest DeVry lawsuit settlement surpasses $2M

False marketing practices cost the former for-profit giant more money and more public scrutiny. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Disability compliance may emerge as key issue for higher ed

An updated rule for increased web-based access for disabled citizens may have ranging impact for colleges and universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Campus free speech at center of legislative debate in Colorado

Lawmakers look to expand constitutional rights throughout campus instead of confining them to specific spaces.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Can campuses prevent protests from escalating into violence?

After the Berkeley riot experts discuss the costs, culture and consequences of facilitating student protests.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Labor lawyer says college football players should bargain for employee rights, protections

A memo from the nation's top labor board suggests that some college football players have claim to better facilities and potential compensation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

New study examines impact of race, gender in political science faculty earnings

Ageless concepts of racial and gender bias in academia are reinforced in a department-based survey. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Immigration order could come with $700M price tag for colleges

A new report estimates that enrollment and faculty recruitment could be hampered by the new rule, and colleges could see dramatic losses in tuition and research revenue. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Would Betsy DeVos scale back regulations on for-profit colleges?

A Huffington Post editorial on DeVos' potential support of for-profit schools raises interesting questions about the Obama Administration's responsibility in potential deregulation.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Harvard rolls out adaptive tech for MOOC offerings

One of the pioneering institutions of open source learning debuts new technology to make the MOOC experience more personalized for learners. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Living expenses emerge as top obstacle in college affordability

The Urban Institute gives a detailed look at how the cost of room and board impacts their ability to attend and afford higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017

Endowment returns hit historic lows, but institutional spending is up

Colleges are scrambling to crack the code on a plummeting stock market, but are collectively spending more to build campus infrastructure.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 1, 2017