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

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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

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

'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

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

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An unpublished research study shows that the stressors of advanced degrees come from similar areas plaguing undergraduate students, but are less likely to seek support for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

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

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

How USC got right what most others got wrong on election 2016 polling

Technology and a steady approach to polling questions positioned the 'Daybreak' poll for surprising success.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

As pressure mounts against small liberal arts schools, leaders make their case

Presidents convene to make lobby for their brand of niche education and plan for the future. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

Accreditors faces allegations of conflicted interest

A majority of accreditation officials hold employment with member institutions, presenting potential areas of double loyalty.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

For-profit stocks make a comeback following Trump victory

Schools once in the cross hairs under the Obama Administration are gaining ground on Wall Street.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

College leaders identify the top IT challenges

Educause revealed the top technology challenges facing campuses.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

In higher ed leadership turnover, data show it's all about the money

New studies reveals that the increasing turnover among the college presidency is largely based on economic recession, pressure to quickly reverse trends of higher ed industrial struggles.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

Is Snapchat the future of the virtual college tour?

Schools of varying mission, size and niche are part of a movement using the popular app to promote campus awareness-building among students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016

IT investment in research could be billion-dollar enterprise for colleges

New studies suggest that boosting IT infrastructure for college research efforts could increase revenues from state and federal contracts.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016

Texas to pilot accelerated college prep program

Students in a local secondary district will have access to accelerated courses and resources to help prepare for college level curriculum and time demands.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016

Which states are winning the battle for out-of-state student enrollment?

California is among the nation's biggest losers when it comes to students seeking to attend institutions beyond its borders.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016

AAUP warns Trump is national threat to academic freedom

One of the nation's largest associations of college professors warn against the impact of a Donald Trump presidency in collegiate spaces.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 10, 2016

Election 2016: A teachable moment for postsecondary education

In an op-ed for Education Dive, the authors pose the need for introspection for the higher education community following the selection of Donald J. Trump as president.

By John C. Cavanaugh and Christine K. Cavanaugh • Nov. 10, 2016

State referenda could change higher ed's face, too

While the country is talking about what a President Trump means for the future of the nation, voters in 10 states Tuesday decided on measures that might change the face of higher ed in their states.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 9, 2016

College-based polls lament end of election season

Universities that kept the nation's political pulse bid farewell to a historic election season.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 9, 2016

UCLA launches digital career center for alumni, extension students

The innovative digital program will bring the career center straight to stakeholders already immersed in job searches or seeking career advancement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 9, 2016

What will Trump's election mean for college endowments?

Global markets tumbled in the early hours of election results; what does it mean for colleges and universities?

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 9, 2016