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Students stage walkout protest in support of undocumented citizens
Students demand "sanctuary campuses" in protest of potentially harsh immigration policies from the Trump White House.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
With legalization, college marijuana enterprise stands to increase
Decriminalization in four states offers new possibilities for research and revenue.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Are increased partnerships with China a fix for the current climate?
UK officials are considering increased higher education exchange opportunities with the nation in the aftermath of Brexit. Could the U.S. benefit from the same?
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Free college plan likely dead
A prominent liberal campaign proposal may be all but lost under Washington's conservative shift.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Why the endowed chair position is becoming a key tool in faculty recruitment
The Chronicle profiles the history and the value of endowed professorships in recruiting academic stars to leave comfortable jobs for new space.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 16, 2016 -
New book calls for dramatic shift in role of faculty
Recommendations on technology infusion, increasing diversity and tenure and promotion punctuate a controversial new book on the changing role of American faculty.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 16, 2016 -
IT workers protest outsourcing culture among universities
Laid off employees in this critical sector of higher education say that contracting tech services will become an increasing issue for staff in the near future.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Ohio State signs up for financial performance audit
The flagship institution hopes to generate $400 million in realized savings.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Free community college efforts see rapid growth in California
In 2016 alone, 26 initiatives were launched, according to analysis by The New York Times.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Distance learning explodes at private schools
Small, private institutions are reporting more access and revenue from online course and degree offerings.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 15, 2016 -
International student enrollment at American colleges tops 1M
A new study of international education reveals a historic influx of students studying in U.S. institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Coursera embraces Netflix subscription model for course access
The online course provider is turning to monthly subscriptions to encourage 'binge-learning.'
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Measuring the impact of external factors on school operations, learning
Factors like poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, drug use and high incarceration rates have often overlooked consequences for education.
By Education Dive Staff • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week, discussions circle around how individuals might disrupt higher ed
The Telegraph profiles businessman James Dyson's efforts to introduce a new wave of niche specific higher education in Britain, a formula which could be the precursor to similar efforts in the United States.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Study: Racism, financial issues at core of graduate student mental health challenges
An unpublished research study shows that the stressors of advanced degrees come from similar areas plaguing undergraduate students, but are less likely to seek support for challenges.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Could Illinois performance-based funding system set new trend for public institutions?
With budget support remaining tenuous, school officials commit to new standards of enrollment and productivity in exchange for sustained state investment.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016 -
'Pop up' courses redefining electives model
Short courses are proposed, designed and taught with real-world exploration in mind at Bennington College, with the idea of quickly honing in on what interests students in real-time.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016 -
For-profit fallout targeted by Illinois senator
Sen. Dick Durbin (D) brings new focus to helping students resolve disruptions to their academic careers at closed or struggling for-profit institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How USC got right what most others got wrong on election 2016 polling
Technology and a steady approach to polling questions positioned the 'Daybreak' poll for surprising success.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
As pressure mounts against small liberal arts schools, leaders make their case
Presidents convene to make lobby for their brand of niche education and plan for the future.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Accreditors faces allegations of conflicted interest
A majority of accreditation officials hold employment with member institutions, presenting potential areas of double loyalty.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
College leaders identify the top IT challenges
Educause revealed the top technology challenges facing campuses.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
In higher ed leadership turnover, data show it's all about the money
New studies reveals that the increasing turnover among the college presidency is largely based on economic recession, pressure to quickly reverse trends of higher ed industrial struggles.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
For-profit stocks make a comeback following Trump victory
Schools once in the cross hairs under the Obama Administration are gaining ground on Wall Street.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016 -
AAUP warns Trump is national threat to academic freedom
One of the nation's largest associations of college professors warn against the impact of a Donald Trump presidency in collegiate spaces.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016
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