Inside the 'balancing act' of university construction budgets

In a sector that values state-of-the-art facilities, educational institutions are struggling to come up with funding for existing structures and new buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016

How to deal with viral outbreak on campus

A virus outbreak puts one college on high alert and reinforces lessons on how universities should prepare for and respond to outbreaks. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 20, 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

Experts say education headed for dramatic shift by 2020

Some industry insiders project that higher education is headed for a renaissance in several areas of culture and technology. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 20, 2016

The secret obstacles to college completion

Students are being derailed from college completion by costs and rules that are minor in the scope of long-term personal success.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 20, 2016

Paul Quinn College reinvents the higher ed model

A tiny private school in Dallas is changing the national perspective on higher education.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 20, 2016

St. Louis U to pay $367,000 in gender discrimination settlement

The six-figure settlement comes after a former faculty member filed suit over denial of tenure, claiming female professors were treated differently in promotion considerations.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 20, 2016

Disability compliance efforts showcase institutional wealth gap

Twenty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities act took effect, some colleges and universities still find the costs of meeting the law the biggest hurdle for accommodating students.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 19, 2016

Disparities persist for female faculty around the world

A new study reveals female faculty members are underrepresented in a majority of higher education systems worldwide. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 19, 2016

U of Nebraska-Lincoln creates national niche in digital humanities

The Daily Nebraskan profiles how faculty used technology to spur an institutional niche in the national liberal arts conversation.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 19, 2016

Money is just part of the success model for low-income students

One college president says that increasing financial support for underprivileged students does not make the difference in completion or fulfillment. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 19, 2016

Survey: Community college students face longer road to completion

A new survey reveals striking data about the number of years most students take to complete degree programs in two and four-year institutions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 19, 2016

Is the college bookstore a dying enterprise?

The rise of technology in buying and using course materials has changed the look of the traditional campus bookstore. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 16, 2016

University of California debt reaches $17 billion

System leaders are considering a new policy on debt spending as deficit levels near unmanageable limits.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 16, 2016

Philanthropy becoming question of 'who' instead of 'how much'

Two universities are at the center of attention for vastly different decisions on the management of private gifts and the background of their donors.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 16, 2016

Presidential ousters in Chicago and Tallahassee draw heavy criticism

Trustees are under fire at Chicago State University and Florida A&M University after presidents are forced to step down.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 16, 2016

Applications to doctoral programs decline nationally

A survey reveals that applications to terminal degree programs are down nearly 5%, a sign of declining educational and industrial value of the programs.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 16, 2016

Student support a major driver of institutional spending

A new study reveals institutional spending has increased over the last 26 years in areas designed to support student outcomes.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

Study: Coding bootcamps yield high returns on job placement, diversity

A new study reveals surprising outcomes about the post-completion effectiveness of these niche learning hubs.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

Following a lawsuit over a campus suicide, experts talk prevention

A college student's suicide prompted a lawsuit against William Paterson University, and experts weigh in on how institutions can raise awareness and spot warning signs on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

Colleges react to FAFSA changes

Institutions are taking varied approaches to new timetables and requirements for the common application for financial aid. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

Ed Dept releases new college scorecard data

The federal government continues its push for more institutional transparency with new metrics on its college rating system. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 15, 2016

What 6 higher ed CIOs wish they knew their first day on the job

IT leaders share their advice and words of wisdom for those aspiring to the role.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2016

Poll reveals connections between college, professional engagement

A new poll of college graduates shows that engagement from professors and internship training pays dividends in post-graduate work experiences.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016

South Carolina trustees owe state $560K in hotel and dining expenses

Gov. Nikki Haley is demanding restitution for more than $500,000 spent by university trustees in connection with quarterly board meetings.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016

US News ranking prompts discussion of what constitutes 'best'

NPR offered a comprehensive rating of ranking systems published by several national publications, renewing discussion of their actual value.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 14, 2016