New student privacy act neglects higher ed

The Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act of 2015, to be introduced this week, is facing criticism for its limited scope.

By Roger Riddell • March 25, 2015

Uniplaces launches crowd-funded global scholarship

U.S. students are eligible for the scholarship, which identifies students based on proof of kindness.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 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

Police report lack of evidence in alleged UVA gang rape

Charlottesville detectives were investigating an incident described in a discredited Rolling Stone story from November.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015

MakerBot Innovation Center coming to UMass Amherst

The university will reportedly be the first to host a 3D printing lab in its library.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015

Jones' ouster could cost Ole Miss $20M grant

The Mississippi College Board is thus far not wavering from its decision not to renew Ole Miss Chancellor Dan Jones' contract.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015

Dev Ed Remix: Emerging Models in Developmental Education Course Redesign

Due to high referral, low success rates,and a considerable price tag, developmental education is experiencing an unprecedented reevaluation.

By Dr. Katie McClarty, Director of Pearson’s Center for College & Career Success, Research & Innovation Network • March 24, 2015

Cengage unites Gale Artemis tool with MindTap platform

The move integrates the company's primary sources collection with its e-learning platform.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2015

Nissan to promote STEM at six HBCUs

The automotive company announced a $250,000 donation to six historically black colleges and universities.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2015

Accelerating Opportunity finds success at community colleges

A report analyzing student outcomes across four states showed promise for the growing program.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2015

U of Utah recruiting student entrepreneurs

A new live/work space will welcome the '400 best student entrepreneurs' in the fall of 2016.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2015

Ole Miss community rallies around ousted chancellor

Mississippi's higher education board voted to end Dan Jones’ tenure, but the fight might not be over.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 24, 2015

Salary disparities cause tension on campus

Men make more than women and adjuncts claim exploitation in higher ed.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

Texas struggles under promise to pay for veterans' education

The state has the most generous commitment to veterans, offering free college to spouses and children, too.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

The hidden crisis in student loans

A University of Michigan professor argues that the analyses we need to understand student loan debt don’t even exist.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

Colombian MOOC operator Platzi crosses over to Silicon Valley

The platform is among Y Combinator’s latest group of tech startups joining the incubator, but it wants an English-speaking audience more than revenue.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

Universities purging admissions records in response to document requests

Yale and Stanford have returned to policies of destroying records annually following a rash of student requests for the information.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

U of New Haven partners with Galvanize on data science master's

The Connecticut institution will offer the program in San Francisco, where its for-profit coding school partner is located..

By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015

SXSWedu, .college, and digital ed: The week's most read education news

Get caught up on higher ed's new web domain, Study.com's community college aspirations, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2015

Higher ed diversity officers trade ideas to improve campus climates

The National Association of Diversity Officers’ annual conference focused on tangible ways to better the campus environment.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 20, 2015

NYU names Oxford leader as next president

Andrew Hamilton will replace outgoing president John Sexton, taking on a number of controversies and tensions surrounding his predecessor and the elite institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 20, 2015

First graduating class lauds Capella's competency-based model

Despite high praise, the largely self-directed program isn't for everyone.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 20, 2015

House GOP's student aid proposal worse than expected

The suggested cuts would end Stafford interest subsidies and loan forgiveness for public workers, in addition to limiting income-based repayment eligibility.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 20, 2015

Temple U prioritizes IT accessibility in wake of Penn State case

The systemic change was sparked by a settlement between the National Federation of the Blind and Penn State.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 20, 2015

Sweet Briar closure not a sign of single-sex higher ed's demise

Supporters of the women's college point to tough market, not female-only model.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 19, 2015

Ed Department's Office of Civil Rights facing record high complaints

The department is asking for 200 more investigators for the next fiscal year.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 19, 2015