Campus child care phasing out nationally

Facilities and programs to support students and staff with small children are on the decline at colleges and universities.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

Adult education: The future of higher ed?

Continuing learning modules could be the next wave of revenue-bearing, innovation producing entities of higher education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 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

Georgetown looks to atone for legacy of slavery with admissions preference

The Jesuit university will offer admissions preference to, and make an intentional effort to recruit, descendants of slaves sold by its founders to establish the institution.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 2, 2016

How technology can make student onboarding faster and safer

Automated registration can help institutions save money, protect student data and reduce IT workloads.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Law school entry standards may become more stringent

In the wake of criticism over its accreditation standards, the American Bar Association is considering tighter standards for advanced degree admission.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

For some, fee increases offer a way to skirt bans on tuition hikes

Missouri's public institutions remain in compliance with a law barring tuition increases, but face questions over rising fees. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Scrutiny rises over disappearing funds at CUNY

A $500,000 donation which may have been spent improperly has prompted an internal review, accompanied by outside questions about the foundation's spending. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Higher ed leaders discuss vision behind workforce development

Executives from Tuskegee University, Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin Extension discuss the value and demands of pairing academic programs with workforce preparation to meet local and regional industry needs.

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Survey: Perceptions of institutional wealth deter alumni giving

Nearly half of college graduates attribute a lack of giving to their alma maters to personal finance and ideas about institutional wealth, but most would be willing to give to specific causes. 

By Jarrett Carter • Sept. 1, 2016

Expert: Universities should brace for more lawsuits over retirement plans

An expert on risk management says increased litigation is on the way, warning smaller institutions could soon find themselves targeted.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 31, 2016

Selingo: National tuition crisis requires new plan

In a column for The Washington Post, Jeffery Selingo offers perspectives on how to inform families of educational value, and to restructure the business model of higher education costs.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

Campus diversity improving, but remains work in progress

Executives, faculty and students are making gains in diversity, but pockets of discontent and disparity remain among key groups. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

Clinton hire signals more trouble for for-profits

A key hire from the Obama Administration may spell continuing struggles for an already hard-hit sector of higher education if the Democratic nominee is elected president. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

Private housing creates public problems for institutions

Colleges with exclusive residential agreements with private developers find crime, safety concerns generate public relations issues for campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

Protests prompt new diversity programming nationwide

The University of Missouri leads a nationwide movement to bring programming and academic courses on racial and ethnic tolerance. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

Utah inks credentialing partnership with video game developer

Students will now have access to a free certification in an emerging, competitive STEM industry. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 31, 2016

California bill seeks new standards for religious schools on discrimination

A California lawmaker seeks greater accountability from private faith-based schools in their admission and retention policies. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

Data proving to be complex challenge, even for IT experts

A new survey suggests campus technology executives are trying to muddle through challenges of data interpretation, conversion and usage in daily operations.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

In California, the spiral continues for ITT

The state levied additional sanctions against the for-profit juggernaut, bringing the company one step closer to full closure. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

FTC opens investigation of open access academic journals

The commission's inquiry looks into allegations of high publication fees and a lack of credible evidence of expertise of published authors.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

$40M gift earns donors the right to curriculum review

Wayne State University has a host of conditions it has to meet in exchange for a major donation from one of Detroit's most prominent families. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 30, 2016

Practices of teaching content: An innovative approach to assessment

This new 'road test' type of assessment holds promise in ensuring that teachers are prepared from the first moment they step foot in the classroom.

By Courtney Bell • Aug. 30, 2016

Rising costs boost out-of-state student enrollment nationwide

The number of individuals leaving their home state for higher education has doubled since 1989. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

Higher ed's outlook is bleakest in the South

College education cuts, achievement and job prospects are worse in the South than in any other geographic area in the nation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016

How to move on from an unfulfilled donor pledge

One university shares the experience of a philanthropic promise falling short and the impact it creates for budget and planning. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 29, 2016