Halloween brings threat of race controversies on campus

Leaders nationwide are looking to get ahead of potential crises around insensitive costume choices and party themes.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 28, 2016

Thursday at Educause 2016: New strategic plan unveiled, CIO panels galore

Get caught up on sessions including Sugata Mitra's keynote and insight from new CIOs, as well as several more vendor announcements.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 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

7 frightening trends in higher education

They should make even the bravest college trustee or president hide with fear about the future of the industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

Majority of faculty members confident in their tech abilities

A survey suggests that a growing number of faculty members are confident in their self-management of technology and are adequately supported by IT staff. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

Ithaca adjuncts' photo essay draws attention to faculty pay disparities

Professors take to Facebook to showcase the inequality during the school's bargaining with contingent professors. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

What is the appropriate line between free speech and safe space?

Another Chicago university faces backlash over the growing racial divide on college campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

New book challenges higher ed's industrial imperative

University of Wisconsin professors delve into the misunderstanding of the liberal arts, and how higher education unfairly shoulders the blame for a changing workforce landscape. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

Survey shows personality traits, not income, key to college success

A new survey suggests personal drive and insight are stronger factors in determining student success than household income or secondary preparation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 27, 2016

On higher education, are you more Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump?

Take our quiz to find out where you stack up on the issues.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2016

Wednesday at Educause 2016: Power of introverts, top IT issues

Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Cengage, Blackboard and more.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2016

Higher ed IT: CIOs face opportunity, challenges as tech's role on campus expands

Check out our must-read series on the issues facing campus tech chiefs

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2016

8 CIOs share campus IT horror stories

From security breaches to sewage floods, tech is still susceptible to human error, malice, dated technology and unforeseen circumstances.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • Oct. 26, 2016

Athletic spending disparities on the rise with no changes in sight

An outgoing member of a college athletic review commission says that the future is grim for NCAA athletics, in terms of spending and revenue building. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Skirting the search process to appoint a president draws ire in Georgia

Gender and politics are at the center of a presidential hire at Kennesaw State University, which reintroduces conversation about appointment transparency in higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Pros and cons of predictive analytics

A new report shows they're a critical tool in assisting low-income students to graduation, but could pose unintended effects on students' pursuit of specific areas of interest.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Technology streamlines finance management for public universities

Implementing tecnology provides easier management and role assignments to individuals working with tuition and fee reporting and financial management. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

New rankings highlight importance of education-industry ties

The best online programs for one of the nation's steadiest industries — supply chain management — are ranked by OnlineMBAToday.com

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016

Higher ed business model is being upended by lack of funding

After dwindling resources, redefining the relevance of the bachelor's degree is a top concern for higher ed leaders.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 25, 2016

Faculty not sold on value of technology in learning enterprise

A survey of more than 1,600 faculty members reveals a disconnect between the growing fascination with data and analytics and what it means to actual teaching and learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Nike mogul's $500M gift to Oregon largest in history to public university

Phil Knight's latest gift continues to bolster the University of Oregon as one of the nation's top institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

With for-profit shutdowns, veterans pay a heavy price

Military personnel are part of the forgotten legion of students displaced by the shutdown of several major institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Could Siri be the next teaching assistant?

The Chronicle of Higher Education offers a profile of professors testing the limits of artificial intelligence serving as hands-on teaching resources. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Maryland to pilot core math curriculum overhaul

The state's system of higher education is changing the way students honor math requirements with a tweak officials say will be more conducive to professional development. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 25, 2016

Tracking the demise of ITT Tech

The New York Times profiles the lawsuit that set in motion the eventual collapse of the for-profit giant. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016

Colleges consider best practices for sexual assault alerts

Colleges consider the benefits and drawbacks for student alerts connected to campus sexual assault allegations. 

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 24, 2016