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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Deep Dive
Amid controversy, Trump White House meets with HBCU presidents
An executive order on support for the institutions, expected Tuesday, will be the first substantive higher ed policy action of the administration.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
With textbook publishing dying, Pearson looks for new life
One of the world's largest education publishing companies looks to rebound from historic losses with new investments in technology and service delivery.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Report: Cultural tolerance, information integrity top list of higher ed issues
A special report issued by The Chronicle of Higher Education overviews the biggest trending topics in the industry today.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
New study challenges ROI of online learning
A Stanford University economist questions the value of the professional earning potential of degrees earned online.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Online programs are gigantic boost to Simmons' bottom line
The women's liberal arts college saw an 800% increase in its online program revenue with distance learning development.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 28, 2017 -
North Dakota moves to weaken tenure protections
A new policy would make it easier for college presidents to dismiss faculty due to budget cuts.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Maryland has spent more than $2M in legal fees defending against discrimination suit
The state's higher education commission has amassed a large bill for legal fees in a battle over program duplication involving its four historically black colleges.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Ohio finds $1B in higher ed savings
The state's public institutions have submitted plans to save more and to generate more revenue over the next five years in support of increased college affordability.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Embattled accreditor receives federal lifeline
A federal panel grants reprieve for an accreditor which skeptics say allows member schools to maintain bad practices in higher ed administration.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
International students sound off on campus experiences
A new survey reveals the improvements non-American students want to see in curriculum and engagement from American colleges and universities.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Activism on the rise among college faculty
New organizations are pushing old issues to the forefront of political discussion and controversy.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
New research shows the potential of non-exam student assessment
A survey from the AAC&U reveals that measuring student achievement through metrics of aptitude and literacy may be better than traditional testing methods.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Decision to pay hackers for hijacked systems more complex than meets the eye
Several institutions have learned the true costs of paying for research and network functions disrupted by ransomware, but is it a simple solution for all leaders and campuses?
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Could California's state universities see a tuition-free future?
A new study advocates for tax increases as a means of subsidizing tuition for all families in the state.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Federal tax rebate program outpaces Pell Grant spending by $4.1B
Families who typically would not need the federal support for college access are gaining more in rebates than those dependent upon grants for college affordability.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Report: Collaborative learning, mobile access not major part of college study culture
While systems for online learning and studying have exploded in the last five years, a majority of students are not as engaged in crowd-learning and mobile access as you might think.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Hacker tied to US election controversy infiltrates 25 colleges
Several of the nation's top research institutions are among a list of colleges and government agencies targeted by the world-renowned cybercriminal.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Professor-less coding school looks to reinvent teaching and learning
The COO of French coding academy 42's U.S. campus recently explained the value of autonomous learning in a high-demand field of study.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Campus app stores reinventing college retail business
Mobile access is disrupting the way campuses develop retail, security and service provision for students.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Will Trump administration spur or stagnate higher ed tech innovation?
Campaign promises and deregulation efforts could provide opportunities for growth in the ed tech sector.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Legislator proposes political balance in faculty hiring
Iowa is the latest state to consider a bill that would infuse politics into academic personnel decisions.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Diversity efforts take center stage throughout higher ed
Campuses are discussing and investing in equity and inclusion programming to meet new challenges.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Report: Mid-level public institutions excel at economic mobility for grads
While elite private schools tend to create the greatest opportunities for low-income students, mid-tier public institutions are doing more to eliminate wealth gaps nationwide.
By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 22, 2017
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