Is there a growing transportation crisis for some college towns?

NPR examines the struggle of low-income students in getting to class, and how one institution is standing in the gap with an innovative shuttle service.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016

3 tips for turning credentials into degree and job opportunities

A for-profit credentialing delivery service offers insight into how institutions can transfer training into workforce development opportunities in the classroom and beyond. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 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

Minority professors feel higher standard for tenure

A profile of the growing pressure for minority faculty members who feel they have to do more and be better for tenure consideration.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016

Faculty take a stand on issue of course rigor

Two community college professors are in the headlines for standing against pathway programs which they say waters down the standard of learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 7, 2016

For-profits, teacher retention and ESSA: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on ESSA reporting requirements, a look at higher ed attainment levels in Congress, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2016

6 ed tech products to note from Educause 2016

With some 300 exhibitors, the show floor at California's Anaheim Convention Center had plenty to take in during the conference.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2016

Why Virginia Foxx could be the key to higher education policy in 2017 and beyond

Numerous higher ed experts point to the Republican representative as a game-changer.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Illinois has slashed higher ed funding by 54% since recession

The New York Times crunches the numbers on which legislatures are reducing investment in college and university spending.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Penn State slapped with $2.4M fine for sexual abuse scandal

The record-setting penalty sends a clear message about the Dept. of Ed.'s seriousness about Clery Act compliance obligations.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

What are the most pressing questions for the future of higher ed?

The Chronicle of Higher Education asked 250 college executives, faculty members, and thought leaders about the future of an industry in flux.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Court halts bankruptcy lawsuits against ITT

A judge has ruled that complaints against the former for-profit institution may be better suited for criminal court.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Forget free tuition, provide more federal support to institutions

A higher education policy expert breaks down the impact additional federal funding could have on student completion. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Colleges begin archival efforts for historic emails

Perhaps in the spirit of the ongoing saga around Hillary Clinton's emails, several institutions are working to preserve emails and texts in ways historically reserved for letters sent by historic figures. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 4, 2016

Campuses could be testing ground for the Internet of Things

Functions like transportation and residential living could be changed by the network connectivity of students to goods and services.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

Princeton mulls foreign language course mandate

The Ivy League institution considers joining several peer schools increasing access to foreign languages, to better prepare students for a global society.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

Supreme Court takes on transgender bathroom law

The case of a secondary school in Gloucester, VA, could have lasting impact on college campuses nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

A course primer on police shootings goes viral in the academy

A Montclair State University professor's response to student questions on police violence sparks an academic movement to tie culture to course offerings. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

Another for-profit closes — in the middle of the school day

Missouri College goes down without any prior warning for students to make other plans. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 3, 2016

AACU launches new digital resource hub for community colleges

It will serve as a national online repository for student development research, best practices and engagement materials for the sector. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

How to sell faculty on the #GoOpen learning movement

An instructional designer shares strategies for convincing academic executives of the value of online learning resources.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

A case mounts for vocational education

Could college degrees be replaced by alternative career pathways in the job market of the future?

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

U Kentucky admin, student editors square off on sexual assault coverage

The campus newspaper staff and university leaders are at odds over the amount of information that should be made public following a report of crime.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

Report: Minimal financial aid gaps yield sizeable effects on dropout rate

A new study reveals that a few hundred dollars can lead to increased likelihood of student withdrawal, even for high-achieving and middle class families. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 2, 2016

New CIOs offer advice, 10 tips for those aspiring to the role [Educause 2016]

The success strategies of these three tech chiefs can serve prospective administrators campuswide.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2016

Clinton overwhelming pick of K-12 education community

87% of Education Dive readers turned up Clinton in a recent blind poll on top education issues.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 1, 2016