Report: Dept. of Ed IT is vulnerable to hacker attacks

Federal databases with information on colleges, students and financial aid information score low on federal technology review. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

Overtime rule blocked in federal court

Federal guidance on paying specific staff members additional wages for work beyond weekly thresholds has been stayed by a Texas judge. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

Professors in doubt over value of distance education

A new survey suggests that a majority of college faculty members are not confident in the rigor and reach of online learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

UL board ouster could be subject to Supreme Court approval

Kentucky AG Andy Beshear hopes the state's highest court will offer the final word on if Governor Matt Bevin unlawfully removed and replaced an entire cadre of trustees.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

Introducing the $2,000 college degree

Incoming freshmen at the University of St. Thomas who have yet to qualify for full enrollment will have a chance to earn a two-year degree at a deeply discounted rate.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 22, 2016

Could virtual reality set new standards for educational access?

A billion-dollar industry may be set to transform the way teaching and learning is conducted in the classroom.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 22, 2016

Gainful employment rules shove for-profit, private institutions into negative view

Federal data reveals that some institutions with high tuition thresholds are not delivering on postgraduate success outcomes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 22, 2016

Colleges look to the cloud for student intervention services

Software for retention, housing and student health services are becoming more accessible and user-friendly with cloud-based technology.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 22, 2016

San Francisco State faces breach of contract allegations from faculty

Professors say a new administration at the school is making widespread changes to teaching exemptions and benefits given to them as incentives to leave their previous institutions

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 22, 2016

College mascots: The good, the bad and the just plain weird

With the help of the entire staff, we compiled the best (and worst) representatives in college sports.

By Education Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2016

What should campuses consider when choosing an eportfolio program?

Discovering and integrating the right platform can go a long way in helping students to secure, develop and promote their professional digital identity. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

Illinois performance-based funding plan heavy on restricted support

A plan to attach stabilizing appropriations to three public campuses front-loads support for research and human resources.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

Campuses should make faculty, students partners in cybersecurity

Instructing users about weak passwords and helping stakeholders to identify and report suspicious emails are strong first steps in increasing IT effectiveness.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

Students expect big data to aid persistence, performance

Several campuses and a growing number of surveys reveal how students expect data cultivation to serve their career and college financing needs. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

How should college admissions approach marketing in a digital world?

An enrollment management VP shares the new tricks of the trade in attracting and enrolling students in the 21st century. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

SEL, policy uncertainty, and Coursera: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our look at a New Jersey school's digital transformation and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2016

Seattle residents debate UW expansion in residential district

A proposal to rezone a residential area adjacent to the university is drawing a mix of support and concern.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

How tech is reshaping the university mailroom

Companies like Amazon have redefined college mail systems, with new ways of access, ordering and processing a variety of shipping needs while saving institutions money. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

Survey: 70% of colleges lack plan to eliminate admissions bias

While many schools believe in fair and equitable admissions for students, a large percentage who admit that bias is a possibility in student selection have no plan to counter its effects. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump administration causes concern for growing international student population

International student enrollment in the U.S. is at a record high, but concern for safety and respect is also growing among the group. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

Udacity launches web design pipeline for nanodegree grads

One of the original big three MOOC providers announces a new venture to promote work and hiring for web developer graduates. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

LinkedIn posts nation's most popular entry-level jobs

The employment networking site reveals its most popular industries and companies for recent college graduates in 2016. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Experts forecast for-profit resurgence under Trump administration

Observers say deregulation will re-open the door for another wave of for-profit institutions attracting millions of students nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Obama officials brace for higher ed overhaul under new administration

Undersecretary of Education Ted Mitchell recently addressed the potential of massive rollback on policies and initiatives created over the last eight years.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

LinkedIn CEO: Skills, not degrees, matter most in job market

Jeff Weiner says workforce development is a more pressing need than educational credentials in the 21st century economy. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016