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  • 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
  • Trendline

    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
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    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Deep Dive

    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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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    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