Fundraising in higher ed doesn't have to be seen as zero sum

Schools like Harvard seem to get more than their fair share, but one fundraiser sees plenty to go around.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

Coursera is Apple TV's first online learning partner

Apple TV is introducing online learning as an embedded element of its product for the first time, adding television to Coursera’s platform flexibility.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

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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

1,000 students have now earned Udacity's nanodegree

The company pivoted from MOOCs to professional development 'nanodegrees' in 2014, and 150 of its grads have found new jobs using the credential so far.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

High school students now eligible for Pell Grants

The Education Department’s latest experimental sites announcement will give students taking courses for college credit access to federal aid.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

Six-campus Florida for-profit Dade Medical College collapses

The school was put on heightened cash monitoring and was unable to cover expenses while waiting to be reimbursed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

Study finds link between faculty spending, student success

An analysis of NCES data shows faculty spending yields better employment outcomes for disadvantaged students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 3, 2015

2 things you should know about Google ed evangelist's vision [Educause 2015]

Jaime Casap says schools aren't broken, but they do need to adapt.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2015

4 ways CIOs can lead change on campus [Educause 2015]

We caught up with a quartet of CIOs prior to a panel session to discuss their experiences in innovation.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2015

Threat of crisis at Illinois universities could break budget impasse

A deal between the state's legislature and Gov. Bruce Rauner could be forced by the potential that state schools won't be able to keep their doors open.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015

Is green garage certification the next big thing in campus construction?

The Green Parking Council recently certified a new garage at Cornell for its environmentally friendly design, and schools in other states could be next.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015

U of Minnesota at OER forefront

The University’s College of Education and Human Development has hosted an Open Textbook Library for three years.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015

Where is higher ed's gamification line drawn?

Games can help students learn basic concepts, but they can also prevent them from learning that some tasks are simply mundane.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015

Lumina projects shift states' higher ed funding priorities

A new report highlights ways Lumina funding has boosted productivity by supporting state policies like performance-based funding.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 2, 2015

Educause, K-12 computer science, and Flatiron: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on ACE's new alternative credit program and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2015

Florida college trustee floats RFP-like plan for faculty hires

A trustee at the State College of Florida at Manatee-Sarasota is recommending faculty include a bid of sorts for their services on job applications.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015

Strings attached to Koch brothers' higher ed philanthropy

Charles Koch’s foundations funneled over $19 million to 210 colleges in 2013, prompting concern over the donor's libertarian ideological bent.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015

Higher ed marketing has changed, but need for personal interaction remains

Georgetown University McDonough School of Business CMO Chris M. Kormi talks key strategies for outreach and the evolution of his role.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015

Higher ed value proposition comes from earnings, emotional intelligence

Former Brandeis U president Frederick M. Lawrence argues for the value of an education that combines practical skills with liberal arts knowledge.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015

Report highlights outliers in enrolling low-income students

The Institute for Higher Education Policy looked at selective public colleges, pulling out those that did the best and worst at enrolling Pell-eligible students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 30, 2015

Thursday at Educause 2015: Campus Computing Project, Google, and CIOs

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

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2015

How to offer open educational resources at scale

Some schools are making the big leap from small-scale to systemwide adoption.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015

Battle for state funding increases starts in Louisiana — again

 As states increase funding in the next budget cycle, there are still likely to be more outliers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015

University System of Georgia partners with Parchment for reverse transfer

The deal will allow studentsto receive their associate degree while studying at a four-year school by transferring credits back to a two-year they attended.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015

Ed Dept approves rules for financial aid debit cards

Banks and colleges partner to make financial aid payments, regulations follow.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015

Working students need better link between academics and jobs

A majority of college students are in the workforce, but few of them work in their fields.

By Tara García Mathewson • Oct. 29, 2015