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South Florida offers students, graduates free coding bootcamp access
The university's partnership with a for-profit company offers stakeholders a vital tech credential at no cost.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How can institutions best make the case for higher ed to legislators?
Amid much uncertainty, experts at the Higher Education Government Relations Conference weigh in on best practices.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Through the looking glass: Higher ed experts weigh in on industry’s future
From appropriations to changes in the tax code, many are anxious about what to expect from Washington.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Universities adjust to new frontiers in scientific publishing
Institutions and professors examine the benefits and challenges of digital publishing for scientific texts.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Texas bullet train project opens doors for campus-corporate partnerships
Students from several public universities have played a major role in the development of the state's major metropolitan transportation initiative.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Kansas State faces student lawsuit over sexual assault
Two women allege the university ignored pleas to investigate separate off-campus incidents of rape, and say that the inaction is a clear Title IX violation.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016 -
As Trump administration draws closer, faculty step up defense of civility
Professors from several universities are uniting behind ideas of academic preservation and ethics out of concern for a perceived decline in respect for learning culture.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016 -
ACICS fallout forces non-profit college closure in Colorado
Officials at Colorado Heights University say negative trends in higher ed have pushed the campus beyond the brink.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Udacity guarantees graduates job placement or full tuition rebate
The for-profit tech training company offers complete confidence in its program, but some states say its guarantees may be unlawful.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016 -
How much is too much for presidential travel costs?
A Maryland community college president faces controversy after stakeholders question the price and frequency of her work-related travel.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016 -
For-profits expected to flourish under Trump administration
Higher education experts are forecasting better days ahead for the embattled sector.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Moody's predicts modest growth in tuition revenue
The investor's service says that demand remains high for higher ed, but costs and fewer resources will keep earnings at low net levels.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Ed Dept releases 6 best practices for at-risk student engagement
Incentives and intense support are two of the more effective student outreach strategies outlined by the federal agency.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Universities shorthanded as professors are poached by Google
The nation's top talent in computer science and engineering is leaving academia for higher paying, higher profile jobs in private industry.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016 -
DeVos the latest SecEd in a long line without higher ed experience
The Chronicle looks back at the history of leadership in the federal agency overseeing American education, which has long looked to secondary schools for leadership.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016 -
NSF lists top R&D institutions of 2016
Elite public and private institutions play musical chairs as the nation's most prolific collegiate research hubs.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016 -
MIT completes free outdoor wifi project in surrounding neighborhoods
The internationally renowned institution is transforming surrounding neighborhoods with the completion of its community web access project.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016 -
With endowment underperformance, elite colleges facing new budget realities
The nation's top institutions are searching for new revenue resources as stock market volatility is changing previously dependable returns on endowment investing.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The 2016 Dive Awards for higher education
Microcredentials and badging disrupted the industry, and the zeroing in on for-profits put all of higher ed on notice. Find out which president's unique outlook earned him Administrator of the Year honors.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What inspires people, corporations to give to higher education?
Just in time for #GivingTuesday, philanthropists weigh in on the value they place in programs, vision and institutional mission.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 28, 2016 -
What will become of libraries?
MIT hosted institutional representatives from around the country to envision a new purpose and utility for college libraries.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 28, 2016 -
3 tech tips to make higher education ripe for creativity
A new survey suggests students are more inspired by technology than most originally thought.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 28, 2016 -
NY Governor gets tough on CUNY spending scandal
Andrew Cuomo says administrative personnel and practices will be under intense review following allegations of improper spending.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Former UCLA professor embraces new role as retirement guru
David Lopez extends his 40-year career helping others to organize in preparation for life after the classroom.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Women's colleges take on Trump presidential appointee
Presidents of Seven Sisters institutions are responding to anti-women rhetoric from the soon-to-be chief adviser to the White House.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016