Virtual reality revolution reaches medical school

Stanbridge College is integrating virtually reality in training its future medical professionals. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016

Can bankruptcy laws save higher education?

The race for glittering facilities has pushed higher ed to the brink as an industry. Can a financial out-clause reboot its business prospects?

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 12, 2016

Recent terminations call into question academic protections

The dismissal of a Concordia University professor over remarks on Colin Kaepernick opens up new conversation about safe space and the limits of free speech in the college classroom.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

When schools do business with board members, who wins?

A retrospective look at the number of private institutions doing business with trustees' personal businesses, and a look ahead at ramifications for the industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

NCAA's stance on HB2: Social justice or PR grandstanding?

The association has a history of anti-discriminatory action to confront racial and sexist social issues, but is it acting evenly in all cases, and should it even have a say in political matters?

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

Presidential big spending ousts City College head

The resignation of Lisa Coico follows a growing trend of college presidents being accused of improper or excessive spending of institutional funds. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

Time running out on federal CTE bill

The Perkins Act, which could move billions to community colleges nationwide in support of career and technical education, is close to dying in the U.S. Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 11, 2016

Barnes & Noble College charts success for non-traditional students

With this segment projected to grow more than twice as fast as traditional-aged students in the next six years, colleges and universities must urgently evolve their social and academic experiences.

Oct. 11, 2016

Advocacy group calls for college data reform

More than one million students have signed on in support of proposed reforms in data protection from federal and institutional usage.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Walden U facing program review from Minnesota higher ed officials

The news comes amid alleged predatory practices in marketing and job placement by the online institution.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Politicians increasingly in pipeline for college presidency

There is a growing culture of considering political backgrounds for college executive leadership.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

How colleges can reduce chances for campus data breaches

Ed Tech Magazine offers tips to increase security and awareness on campus to avoid massive incidents of hacking or network compromising.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Study outlines campuses' food problem

According to the national Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness, nearly half of all college students lack access to quality food. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 10, 2016

Institutions facing new hurdles as public confidence in higher ed wanes

A recent report shines a light on new potential glitches in the industry's value proposition, as a growing majority of Americans report the cost and value of higher education is not worth the investment.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

In wake of Hurricane Matthew, institutions reassess emergency preparedness plans

The storm has re-ignited conversations about how institutions can best brace for natural disasters.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Report calls for third-party accreditation 'gatekeeping'

Center for American Progress suggests the federal government should be a partner, not the final arbiter, on federal funds tied to accreditation standards.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Iowa State president under fire for personal use of school planes

President Steven Leath says he's learned his lesson, but the incident has called into question the appropriate boundaries of executive privilege.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

For-profits rush for accreditation reprieve from ACCSC

After the collapse of sector giants ITT Tech and Corinthians, hundreds of institutions look to niche accrediting agency for survival. But inquiry from the federal government is stronger than ever. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

While budgets were slashed, college system administrative costs grew nationwide

State systems of higher education have increased spending on executive oversight, even while federal and state investment in higher education remains stagnant, according to findings by the Hechinger Report.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 7, 2016

Conversation grows about real costs of tuition remission benefits

Some experts say plans offering tuition discounts to full-time employees and their children are financially unsustainable.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

Communication, transparency offer significant improvements to campus IT

Strong communication strategies can be critical to enhancing the student campus experience and making the IT department more than just a troubleshooting resource.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

Is Chicago State on the verge of collapse?

The institution saw a 25% one-year enrollment decrease this fall, down more than 50% from 2010 numbers.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

At Stevens Tech, 90% of graduates land jobs in 6 months

The university used shared governance in fiscal and academic affairs to become a prolific workforce development resource for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 6, 2016

With cyberthreats ever-present in higher ed, prevention begins with users

Campuses can only do so much as the threat landscape evolves, but best practices begin with educating stakeholders.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 5, 2016

National loan default rates dip for second straight year

The federal government says schools have done a better job increasing awareness about default consequences in conjunction with federal changes to lending programs.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 5, 2016