New agreement protects U.S. and European research networks

The agreement provides for reciprocal backup between two transatlantic data networks.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Baltimore colleges consider role in city's future

Education leaders must decide where their institutions can contribute to the city's recovery from recent rioting.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Brookings rankings measure student characteristics against value added

The system controls for incoming student characteristics and measures student's actual economic outcomes versus those expected based on the institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Ed Dept suggests other problematic for-profits for Corinthian transfers

Critics say the department is steering students toward risky institutions to avoid debt relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Gauging the impact of international students in higher ed

An influx of foreign undergrads is increasingly bringing tuition dollars and diverse perspectives to campuses nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

How can research universities secure their future?

Leaders at the Internet2 2015 Global Summit had three key ideas for garnering financial support.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

AAUP threatens U of Illinois censure over Salaita controversy

The university withdrew its appointment of Steven Salaita in 2014 following a series of anti-Israel tweets.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

Can sustainable dining cut waste in higher ed?

Institutions large and small are exploring options for producing their own food and reusing waste for fuel or mulch.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

CLASS Act would strengthen student rights

The newly introduced legislation would prohibit colleges receiving financial aid money from restricting students’ options for legal recourse.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

16,000 students face uncertainty in wake of Corinthian closure

Students left in the lurch following the closure of Corinthian Colleges' final 28 campuses have options, but each carries its own set of issues.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

D2L focuses on adaptive in latest version of Brightspace

The platform's latest update announced Tuesday implements the 'LeaP' adaptive learning engine, OpenDyslexic Font support, and more as it sets its attention on improving clients' grad rates.

By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2015

Valparaiso's Raman: Study abroad opportunities for engineering students critical

The university's assistant provost detailed its new engineering program with China's Dalian Jiaotong University and what other institutions need to know when establishing similar programs.

By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2015

Sullivan faces uncertain future at UVA

Board members are said to be split on whether to renew the president's contract and for how long.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Three Steps to Improve Course Placement

Implementing holistic assessments such as the SuccessNavigator is key in helping institutions improve their placement processes and in helping students succeed in higher education.

By Ross Markle, Ph.D., Senior Research and Assessment Advisor, Educational Testing Service • April 28, 2015

Underground tunnels a selling point for northern colleges

Many schools that feature accessible underground tunnels use them in admissions pitches to students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Congressional Democrats push Duncan for student debt relief

A letter to the education secretary requests that the department advise students at schools found to commit fraud of their debt relief options.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Laureate Education eyes 2016 for IPO

A $1 billion public offering is on the horizon for the world's largest for-profit college operator.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

Louisiana gets closer to massive funding cuts

If the state's legislature doesn’t change course by June, its higher education institutions will see debilitating cuts.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

ACE report examines apprenticeships as degree alternatives

Some argue apprenticeships could fill an impending skills gap in the workforce but they’re currently underused in the U.S.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

No aid for students in ASU's for-credit MOOCs

The alliance with edX would let prospective freshmen complete their first year online with the option of paying no more than $800 per course for credit.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Bill Clinton ends role with for-profit college chain

The former president said the exit was not because of his wife’s presidential campaign, but it follows Hillary’s heightened criticism of the sector.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Study finds student loan counseling ineffective

Students are required to go through two counseling sessions while earning their degrees but often leave without much knowledge.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Final 28 Corinthian Colleges to close

The closure of the for-profit education chain's remaining campuses follows $30 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Vassar president: Institutions must reallocate for core educational missions

Catharine Bond Hill says funding spent to attract high-income students exacerbates inaccessibility and monetary issues.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 24, 2015

DeVry planning turnaround as earnings drop 15%

The most recent quarter saw lower-than-expected earnings despite growing enrollment, but the company is still profitable.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 24, 2015