Small colleges find new money in unconventional ventures

Some institutions are discovering additional income opportunities in areas ranging from professional athletics to real estate development.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 9, 2017

Seeking reprieve from fed loan repayment, former ITT students file lawsuit

Former students at a high-profile, now-closed for-profit seek to launch a class action suit on behalf of thousands of students on the hook for federal student loan repayment. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 9, 2017

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Can a text message increase college access for low-income students?

Some officials say small investments in providing high school prospects college admissions information can have a dramatic impact on who goes to college and where. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 9, 2017

Kentucky legislators boot U of L trustee board

Lawmakers pass bills on several key issues, including a change to the University of Louisville's executive board.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 9, 2017

Machine learning can transform higher ed, if used correctly

With investments in educational technology on the rise, one observer says its time for colleges to actually learn how to use technology beyond implementation of old teaching practices. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 9, 2017

The ins and outs of closing a college

The logistics of a campus closure involve more than shutting the doors and transferring students.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 6, 2017

How the Internet of Things is reshaping campus IT strategy

Ed Tech Magazine offers four tips for institutions preparing for enhanced connectivity in the future. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 6, 2017

Could free speech on campus affect funding models in Wisconsin?

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said funding for universities could be tied to factors like the number of courses professors teach at an institution, "free speech on campus" and student performance.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 6, 2017

Minnesota for-profits ordered to pay restitution to former students

Former students will receive repayment of costs for enrollment after court's ruling that schools engaged in fraudulent marketing and credentialing practices. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 6, 2017

Student-designed courses thrive at Cal-Berkeley

The LA Times profiles the evolution of student-centered curriculum development, and the positive impact it creates for students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 6, 2017

Maryland returns to national spotlight in federal higher ed discrimination lawsuit

Judge to rule on remedies for generations of 'separate but equal' dual system of public higher education in the state.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Can a personality quiz boost donor support?

Schools are discovering a new form of donor engagement and cultivation: online personality quizzes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Court settlements mounting at Chicago State

Scandals tied to a former president continue to cost the embattled school millions in payouts.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Study finds shift to contingent faculty doesn't save much in total personnel costs

A new survey shows that most savings generated by hiring more adjunct instructors go to other areas of service and development.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Schools serving low-income, minority students hardest hit by state budget cuts

As budgets decline nationwide for public higher education, community colleges and schools with open-access missions are feeling the greatest impact while trying to serve students with the greatest needs.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Court rules DACA students eligible for in-state tuition in Georgia

A superior court rules in favor of students who qualify under new federal rules on college enrollment for undocumented citizens.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 5, 2017

Higher ed takes on fake news epidemic

In the digital age, many have found it more difficult to discern fact from fiction. Now, universities are heading to the front lines to tackle the problem.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

Stanford is latest to confront sexual assault review scandal

The elite university is under fire for what sexual assault advocates say is an unusually strict policy for review of campus rape allegations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

New York Governor proposes free tuition for state public colleges

Andrew Cuomo looks to expand a plan already in place in states like Tennessee and Oregon for two-year higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

Grinnell President: Liberal campuses in conservative states can't ignore world around them

Raynard Kington shares insight on the responsibility of college campuses to engage with and better understand communities who helped shape the 2016 presidential election. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

Lawsuit between Texas regent, chancellor moving to state Supreme Court

Wallace Hall has pursued student records from the state's flagship institution for years, and his best chance at getting them may come as his term of service is about to expire. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

FAFSA switch creates headaches for financial aid offices

New rules for income reporting on the federal financial aid application has some schools scrambling to reconcile student data for award packaging. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 4, 2017

Trump election spurs American interest in Canadian colleges

Schools north of the border are reporting record interest and applications from American students dismayed with recent political results.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 3, 2017

How technology will shape new trends in college learning

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence are two of the tools that will dramatically aid in attracting students to four-year institutions and keeping them enrolled.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 3, 2017

College president says liberal arts is at core of industrial, social progress

Davidson College's Carol Quillen discusses the need for liberal arts incubators on college campuses to develop stronger industrial outcomes and social civility.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 3, 2017