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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Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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