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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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