Tracking the digital evolution of higher education

The Chronicle of Higher Education looks back at 50 years of technological innovation, and its impact on higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 16, 2016

Accrediting agency president placed on leave amid community college controversy

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges President Barbara Beno is placed on leave just six months prior to her intended retirement, and in the midst of a national controversy involving the future of the organization. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 16, 2016

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Audit: Former Louisville president broke several foundation bylaws

The transfer of endowment funds and foundation hiring practices are all in question for former executive James Ramsey.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 15, 2016

College IT leaders: The future of campus cloud technology has arrived

A new survey reveals that massive changes are coming to campuses in areas of data storage and collaborative research and learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 15, 2016

Broad financial predictions for 2017 have higher ed implications

WalletHub offers its financial outlook for 2017, and many factors will heavily involve the impact of colleges and universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 15, 2016

New report issues financing recommendations for higher ed sustainability

The University of Virginia's financial policy think tank has released its set of guiding principles in order to make schools more diverse, financially stable and more productive.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 15, 2016

Under scrutiny: What's next for the focus on university endowments?

Many argue the unequal distribution of wealth in universities points to ineffective aligning of endowment management with greater public interest. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 15, 2016

At LSU, program closures, faculty layoffs threaten enrollment

Budget issues are forcing more tough decisions, academic turnover at land-grant institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 15, 2016

Students say campus career centers aren't helpful for job hunting prospects

The number of students visiting the centers has increased in recent years, but a new study finds a dwindling confidence in the resource as a career support system. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

Are coding bootcamps the next higher ed bubble to burst?

Once viewed as the great higher education solution to rising costs and a lack of professional training, coding bootcamps may be the first casualty in the end of the alternative credentialing movement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

An inside look at how college towns are saving the American economy

In rural areas where industry has been decimated, the growth of higher education has spurred job creation and prosperity for communities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

Professors rally for inclusion on conservative 'watchlist'

A national association of faculty members pushes back against an academic censure movement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

Workforce capacity and mobile access to courses: Higher ed trends to watch in 2017

Cengage executives offer outlooks for emerging industry trends in the year to come.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 14, 2016

Experts share best practices for campus scandal rebound

Looking to Baylor as a high profile example of a major crisis threatening to upend the institution, leaders from various sectors share best practices.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Dept of Ed denies for-profit accreditor's appeal

The decision against the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools places thousands of schools on alert to find a new accreditor or lose access to federal financial aid.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Colleges at center of new mumps outbreak

Reported cases have more than doubled since 2015, leaving many campuses scrambling to contain reported infections.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Shoddy record keeping costs community college $39M

Thousands of records of online teaching and learning disappear, and penalties add more financial trouble for a school facing previous money woes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

Liberal arts schools seek collaboration in digital learning space

Campus Technology reports on a convening of liberal arts college leaders working to forge partnerships in online learning and innovation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

College think tanks see decline in support, but is there more on the way?

The University of South Florida is among several college campuses readjusting their approaches to creating and maintaining policy incubators. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 13, 2016

35% of colleges missed enrollment goals in 2016

As student enrollment decreases nationwide, financial aid spending and competition from larger schools are growing at alarming rates.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

In fight for increased benefits, Columbia grad students find allies in auto workers

Resident advisers and teaching assistants make history in the national effort to secure higher pay and health care, while colleges scramble to find ways to finance their compensation.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Australian university to offer advanced degrees via MOOC platform

A pioneer in online learning will give students access to six postgraduate courses in competitive global fields. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Overtime injunction shifts Auburn employees back to salaried status

The university is among a growing number of schools anticipating that the compensation rule will be overturned by new the federal administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Older college students face completion crisis

Graduation rates are slightly up for younger learners but dramatically down for returning or non-traditional college students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Higher ed seeking new ways to spur interest and access to workforce development

Institutions and advocacy organizations are using program creation and scholarship support to expose students to higher paying career options.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016