Should colleges consider 'impact investing' for endowments?

With mounting scrutiny about how institutions build and spend endowment funds, could financing in the social good sector reduce negative attention? 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Another presidential departure, another PR controversy for UC System

University of California-Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks Tuesday announced his resignation, the second system leadership exit in as many weeks. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Kennesaw State develops housing for homeless students

The university is set to launch a short-term boarding option to solve a growing problem at college campuses nationwide. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Study: Public institutions spend with great efficiency

An analysis of more than 250 public colleges and universities reveals surprising details about support for undergraduate education and financial stewardship. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

How to build a campus wireless network for the future

Several institutions give insight into how vendors and campus stakeholders can work together to improve IT service outcomes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 18, 2016

Vanderbilt to return $1.2M, remove 'Confederate' name

University officials are returning an 83 year-old, $1.2 million gift to remove lasting symbols and tributes to a controversial past. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 17, 2016

Department of Ed greenlights workforce development experiment

The Obama administration will help to support non-profit and for-profit partnerships leading to work-ready skill development and credentialing. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 17, 2016

College students prefer to stay close to home, data finds

The Chronicle of Higher Education's interactive view of freshmen enrollment trends throughout the U.S. reveal a propensity among most students to stay in state, or to remain in regional proximity to their home state. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 17, 2016

Could colleges provide workforce skill-building solution?

Employers are dissatisfied with the knowledge base and capacity of employees. Could higher education provide the keys to making a better worker?

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 17, 2016

Study: Global for-profit industry yields mixed results

For-profit institutions around the world create opportunities for students, but deliver inconsistent returns on other important areas of higher education yield. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 17, 2016

California bill proposes expanded rights for adjuncts

A proposal seeks to grant part-time professors in the state new latitude in rank and disciplinary review. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Northern Iowa to address disparities in faculty pay

School officials are seeking to close the pay gap for women and minority faculty members by increasing the salaries of 51 professors on campus.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Higher education thrives on the status quo

A column in the New Republic argues colleges and universities themselves are the biggest hindrance to substantial change in the industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Breaking up is hard to do in higher ed leadership

The costs and public controversy created by presidential terminations can harm colleges and universities in the long run. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

How to increase MOOC completion rates

One university uses teaching innovation to transform its campus culture of open-source learning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 16, 2016

Online student success is more than the sum of its parts

More students than ever are making major life decisions from their living rooms, but who is on the other side, working to ensure that their online program will guarantee them a shot at true academic success?

By Todd A. Hitchcock, Chief Operating Officer, Pearson Embanet • Aug. 16, 2016

Florida universities take lead on Zika research and awareness

As back-to-school time approaches, the state's institutions are leading efforts to cure and raise awareness about the virus. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Spelman College to weigh transgender admits

The Atlanta institution may be the next women's college to extend admission to transgender students.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Stanford seeks the 'why' in the student experience

Officials re-imagine the undergraduate experience with mission-based learning and engagement. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Study reveals faculty wellness plans, benefits decreasing

Programs designed to encourage healthier living among faculty, along with benefits for part-time professors, are on the decline as healthcare costs increase. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

More faculty join class action lawsuit against elite universities

Some of the nation's top instititions are facing growing claims of negligence in managing retirement portfolios 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Oregon looks to increase higher ed spending

The state's higher education commission has approved a budget increase for the second-straight year, but some say it may not be enough to reverse years of cuts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 15, 2016

Ubiquity University seeks new ground in for-profit education

The online institution is staking the future of its success on affordability, global connectivity with industry and personal service commitments of students. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Establishing research and education networks proves challenging for some

Costs and implementation are two of the biggest issues with bringing specialized teaching and researching connectivity to campuses of all sizes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016

Falling completion rates may jeopardize institutional value

A new study suggests colleges may be in peril of meeting federal definitions for quality in higher education, thanks to falling numbers in degree completion and student debt. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 12, 2016