$4M allocated for development of federal college rating system

The Department of Education reportedly contracted the nonprofit Research Triangle Institute in December to create a model for rating colleges and universities.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 21, 2015

Computer-Based Testing & Assessment Platform Helps Tufts University PA Program

Implementing the ExamSoft Assessment Platform into Tufts’ Physician Assistant Program benefited the faculty, students and school’s financial bottom line.

By Richard E. Murphy, PA-C, MBA • April 21, 2015

UW-Madison bracing for layoffs, program closures

Some are calling Chancellor Rebecca Blank's announcement projecting 400 jobs to be slashed premature because state funding is still being debated.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Despite shrinking degree totals, humanities depts holding steady

A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences brings data to the discussion about the field.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Tuition charge will help campus diversify, says Cooper Union

The New York City college began charging tuition this academic year after offering its programs for free since inception.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Gainful employment rule to take effect in 3 months

The federal government is primed to implement new regulations for vocational programs and for-profit colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Survey: 39% of community college presidents don't believe free tuition will happen

Inside Higher Ed’s first-time survey found 2-year college leaders pessimistic about the realities of proposals to expand their reach.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Atlanta sentencing and Wharton MOOCs: The week’s most-read education news

Get caught up on higher ed's love-hate relationship with rankings and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2015

Autism in college: How are institutions helping students succeed?

Students on the spectrum might not sign up for campus services on their own, so identifying them early on is critical to prevent them from falling through the cracks.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

Gallup: Majority of Americans see college as out of reach

While new poll data finds most people feeling that higher education is unaffordable, Latinos are more optimistic.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

New online sexual assault reporting system debuts for campuses

Callisto allows survivors to report through a streamlined system.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

Ohio colleges fight over which has the best value

The University of Akron is claiming its reduced-price GenEd Core courses are cheaper than those at community colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

$9M in new funding to help Flatiron School expand

The New York City-based coding school will now be able to offer its 12-week program in more places nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

Higher ed's endowment gap is getting wider

A new study from Moody’s Investors Service shows the gap in wealth in higher education.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 17, 2015

Wharton online director: We want to help shape the future of learning

Anne Trumbore says that, for Wharton, the decision to be an early MOOC adopter was part of keeping in line with the business school's core mission.

By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2015

Few women in executive education

While MBA programs get most of the attention, the number of women in business courses for senior executives is tiny.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Franklin U boosts enrollment 13% with in-house system

The Ohio institution designed a program that lets prospective students weigh transfer options.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Researchers seeking best practices for flipping classrooms

Several studies are under way to determine if flipped classrooms are better than traditional and how the model is best utilized.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Debt collectors’ suit against Ed Dept thrown out

The five debt collection companies filed their lawsuit after their contracts were terminated in March.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Ed Department fines Corinthian $30M

An investigation concluded the for-profit college chain misrepresented job placement rates at its Heald College locations.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

A closer look at higher ed's love-hate relationship with rankings

Critics find them destructive and institutions still fight for their prestige.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Study shows rise in STEM PhD completion by minorities

The number of black, Latino, and native students getting PhDs in STEM fields has risen 5% in the last decade.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

U of Houston addresses campus cell service gaps with signal boosters

The technology can improve service, independent of carrier companies, in buildings made out of certain construction materials or underground classrooms.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

U of Minnesota-Duluth ed school gets one-year probation

The University of Minnesota-Duluth has faced sanctions for poor record-keeping, causing licensure problems for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Yale's 2U partnership hits roadblock

The plan to move a physician assistant program online has come under scrutiny by accreditors.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015