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

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

SEC charges ITT Tech owner, executives with fraud

The charges allege the company and its top leaders misled investors about the performance of student loan programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 13, 2015

Many students leave college unprepared to negotiate salaries

A new survey from NerdWallet shows how much entry-level hires leave on the table.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

Higher ed IT spending expected to hit $6.6B

Analysis from IDC Government Insights shows network and laptop purchases driving the spending growth.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

Louisiana appropriations committee aims to save higher ed funding

The committee passed a budget that would spare colleges and universities from major cuts.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

Educause report preps for post-LMS higher ed

A new report from Educause provides analysis and recommendations for next generation digital learning environments.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

Pending Clinton support makes debt-free college major part of Dems' 2016 platform

Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager is now promoting the idea of guaranteeing students a debt-free college experience.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

UNC-Chapel Hill and GlaxoSmithKline to partner on HIV cure

The pharmaceutical company will contribute $20 million over five years for a UNC research institute.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 12, 2015

Campuses strain under student movements that pit former allies

Students advocating divestment from Israel clash with Jews who used to be part of liberal coalitions.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015

Human connections important for online courses

Researchers studying the critical elements of online learning success find interactions with instructors and peers are crucial.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 11, 2015