Utah colleges expecting enrollment jump

Education officials expect a 25% increase in the state’s college enrollment over the next decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 19, 2015

In-state tuition discounts increasingly shrinking

New America's Kevin Carey sees more than revenue needs at the heart of the shift.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 19, 2015

The Learning House acquires Carnegie Mellon creation Acatar

Acatar will broaden the company’s appeal to institutions looking for help with online education.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 19, 2015

Pakistan’s Axact allegedly rakes in millions with massive diploma mill

The New York Times says the company duped mostly U.S. and Arabian students into paying thousands each for fake degrees.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 19, 2015

Strengthening Curriculum Relationships: Assessment of Student Competence

Competency assessments give more accurate & effective measurements for student performance at NYCC with the help of ExamSoft’s electronic rubrics platform.

By Karen Bobak, DC, EdD, Dean of Chiropractic Education at New York Chiropractic College • May 19, 2015

Virginia community colleges to shift toward open resources

A new pilot will start with 15 colleges, offering no-cost textbooks in select programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015

Champlain College's corporate partnerships boost online enrollment

The small Vermont college has forged more than 50 partnerships with companies like Comcast and Ben & Jerry's to secure new student populations.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015

In-state tuition to stay flat in California

The University of California system now supports Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed tuition freeze, which will be accompanied by funding increases.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015

Study: U.S. universities ill-equipped for cyberbullying issues

Research out of Hamline University revealed disorganized policies and general denial on campuses.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015

UK-based FutureLearn launches biggest MOOC yet

The online course focused on English has enrolled 382,000 students from 153 countries.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 18, 2015

College enrollment drops with improving economy

Research indicates nontraditional students are going back to the workforce as the recovery supports their full employment.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015

Tuition balloons amid deflating higher ed funding in New Jersey

A new report highlights surging student debt following changes in state spending over the last decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015

UC-Irvine MOOCs move from zombies to vampires

The university's latest massive open online science course offered via Instructure is based on the FX TV show The Strain.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015

Navient could be cleared of student loan wrongdoing

The student loan servicer has been under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly cheating soldiers and veterans of benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015

CFPB to keep closer eye on loan servicers

The consumer watchdog agency announced Thursday it will expand monitoring to protect student borrowers.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 15, 2015

Is undermatching really a problem for students?

Some say the idea doesn't give enough credit to public colleges trying to enroll top pupils.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

Boston U prof expresses regret over controversial tweets

Saida Grundy's tweets criticizing white students and businesses drew both criticism and support.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

New UT-Austin president asked for lower salary

Gregory Fenves was offered $1 million but talked UT officials down to a $750,000 base salary, citing optics.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

Federal student loan interest rates to fall

Stafford loans and parent Plus loans will all see reductions for the 2015-16 school year.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

Small for-profit Brookstone to close over gainful employment rule

Night classes were abruptly halted, with day classes set to continue through next week.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

Purdue hires actors to deliver online course content

Students find the actors more engaging than industry professionals in their online modules.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 14, 2015

Traditional colleges team up with for-profits

The unlikely allies are working together to lobby congressional leaders away from additional regulation.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015

Oakland's Mills College struggling to survive

The women’s college has a healthy endowment but stands on shaky financial ground and carries low credit ratings.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015

U.S. universities largely receive Cs and Ds on health research

Research report cards from Universities Allied for Essential Medicines rank 59 schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015

Knod to offer low-cost bachelor's following latest funding round

The Utah-based company partners with universities for blended learning programs focused on job skills.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015