Texas bullet train project opens doors for campus-corporate partnerships

Students from several public universities have played a major role in the development of the state's major metropolitan transportation initiative. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

Universities adjust to new frontiers in scientific publishing

Institutions and professors examine the benefits and challenges of digital publishing for scientific texts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

How much is too much for presidential travel costs?

A Maryland community college president faces controversy after stakeholders question the price and frequency of her work-related travel. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

Udacity guarantees graduates job placement or full tuition rebate

The for-profit tech training company offers complete confidence in its program, but some states say its guarantees may be unlawful. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

Ed Dept releases 6 best practices for at-risk student engagement

Incentives and intense support are two of the more effective student outreach strategies outlined by the federal agency.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

Moody's predicts modest growth in tuition revenue

The investor's service says that demand remains high for higher ed, but costs and fewer resources will keep earnings at low net levels. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

For-profits expected to flourish under Trump administration

Higher education experts are forecasting better days ahead for the embattled sector. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

With endowment underperformance, elite colleges facing new budget realities

The nation's top institutions are searching for new revenue resources as stock market volatility is changing previously dependable returns on endowment investing. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

MIT completes free outdoor wifi project in surrounding neighborhoods

The internationally renowned institution is transforming surrounding neighborhoods with the completion of its community web access project. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

NSF lists top R&D institutions of 2016

Elite public and private institutions play musical chairs as the nation's most prolific collegiate research hubs.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

DeVos the latest SecEd in a long line without higher ed experience

The Chronicle looks back at the history of leadership in the federal agency overseeing American education, which has long looked to secondary schools for leadership. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

Universities shorthanded as professors are poached by Google

The nation's top talent in computer science and engineering is leaving academia for higher paying, higher profile jobs in private industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

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

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

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

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