Plagiarism detection software often ineffective

Studies of Turnitin, SafeAssign, and others have found little improvement in the efficacy of plagiarism detection over the last decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 15, 2015

Coding bootcamps provide new for-profit opportunity

The giants of the for-profit college industry are moving into the coding bootcamp world as Silicon Valley startups create new lending options for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 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

New collaboration tools in the works for CBE

A number of organizations have come together to conduct a large-scale survey of current CBE programs, host a conference, and provide design guidance.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 2015

Brooklyn Law School gets creative with incentives

This year’s students will be eligible for a 15% tuition reimbursement if they can’t find full-time jobs within nine months of finishing their degrees.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 2015

Ed Dept to pause debt collection on former Corinthian students

A 120-day suspension of all judicial activity related to student loan debt collection will give an organizing committee more time to negotiate long-term relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 2015

HBCUs get perks in free community college proposal

A plan before Congress would give historically black colleges and universities an additional $10 billion over the next decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 14, 2015

Stanford tops Money's list of best colleges

Babson College, MIT, Princeton, and CalTech round out the magazine's top five, ranked on educational quality, affordability, and graduate earnings.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

Big sports names contribute to Copley Retention Systems' $1.5M funding round

The most recent round was led by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom DiBenedetto, and USA Funds.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

Carnegie Mellon to place wireless sensors throughout campus

Researchers are using Google funding and technology to place temperature, humidity, and vibration sensors, along with cameras and microphones, throughout campus.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

Taking the transcript beyond academics

Interest is growing in using transcripts to note the dismissal or expulsion of sexual assault perpetrators.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

Udacity makes half-price tuition permanent

Students who complete nanodegrees in 12 months are eligible to get half of their tuition payments reimbursed.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 13, 2015

ISTE, ESEA, and FAFSA: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the new legislative push for free community college, Gates' call for a simpler FAFSA, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2015

Crime down on college campuses

The Department of Education has released its annual crime statistics report, showing a drop in total crime on college campuses.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

Students spending less on textbooks, but not because they're cheaper

A survey of undergraduates by the National Association of College Stores found many students skip required textbook purchases.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

High school associate's degrees on the rise

The steady increase comes as educators debate how to ease the transition to college.

By Kate Schimel • July 10, 2015

Study links rising tuition with increases in federal aid

Researchers at the New York Federal Reserve Bank found every $1 increase in federal aid is followed by a $.65 hike in tuition and fees at private nonprofits.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

Credential registry aims to increase transparency

The registry is a project of George Washington University, Southern Illinois University, and Workcred, a nonprofit focused on improving the credentialing system.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

From states to institutions, free community college on the rise

Oregon is the second state to offer free community college to eligible students as individual colleges, cities, and other states consider their own plans.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 10, 2015

Pluralsight adds real-time coding assistance with HackHands acquisition

The deal better positions the professional learning's platform to compete with LinkedIn following its recent Lynda.com buy.

By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2015

Kira Methodology aims to remove bias from admissions

The methodology utilizes competency-based assessments and a rating system.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

USD creates interactive, location-based learning tool

The World Interactive Study Environment, or WISE, lets students drop pins from their locations and add photos and comments to a collaborative conversation.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

TargetX expands student engagement capabilities with Uversity acquisition

The student recruitment, retention, and engagement company can now incorporate Uversity’s Schools App and UChat into its student engagement suite.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

Gates Foundation calls for FAFSA simplification

A new report from the foundation reveals that its ultimate goal is FAFSA’s eventual elimination.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

Moody's finds higher ed finances stabilizing

The investor services company released a report this week analyzing the 2014 fiscal year, which brought positive developments for many colleges and universities.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 9, 2015

Payscale's higher ed ROI rankings balance discussion of college cost

Along with return on investment, the company provides tailored reports through its Alumni Analytics service.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 8, 2015