Are flawed assumptions driving education policy?

A writer finds flaw with a pervasive set of ideas that form the backdrop of almost all education debate.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013

Northeastern U. retains anti-union law firm, union says

A union-organizing effort has had some success with non-tenure-track faculty at private colleges across Boston.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013

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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

International students shore up finances at U.S. colleges

With declining state funding, schools look to China for students who pay full tuition in droves.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013

Donor cancels $100,000 gift to Mass. college

A major donor to Westfield State University says he is "appalled at the lavish spending."

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013

Swarthmore student alleges retaliation stemming from sexual misconduct complaints

The student says she was denied a position as a resident adviser due to her refusal to name an alleged rape victim.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013

3 education trends reshaping the industry

If recent indicators hold true, the status quo is no longer an option for for-profit colleges and textbook publishers..

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013

Clarion University president says she'd take pay cut

A $25,000-a-year school employee asked the $220,000-a-year administrator if she'd share the pain; she said yes.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013

Feds investigating Ivy Bridge College

The Justice Department investigation of the online school comes after an accreditor ordered it to stop enrollment.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013

Obama's higher ed proposal leaves unanswered questions

Some of the toughest details of the president's proposal might not be firmed up.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013

Online education isn't always cheaper, analysis shows

On a per-credit basis, in-state tuition at public schools comes out ahead. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013

Udacity pass rates rise in San Jose State collaboration

The fall collaboration is still on hold for fine-tuning. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 29, 2013

Transylvania U. dismisses communications employees citing 'new direction'

The three cuts are the latest controversy involving outgoing President Owen Williams.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2013

Ashland University cuts $10,000 off tuition price

The university says the move makes it one of the most affordable four-year private institutions in the Midwest.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013

Most view public college costs as out of reach, poll says

The survey finds weak support for income-percentage repayment plans being considered in some states.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013

Survey shows professors deeply skeptical of MOOCs

Even instructors who have taught an online course are divided on their effectiveness.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013

How to transform a classroom course into a MOOC

The new model needs to recognize differences in material and in students.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013

N.Y. suit against Trump echoes California allegations

Longstanding lawsuit claims Trump University was more of an "infomercial."

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013

Harvard law professor sues record company over copyright issue

The suit alleges Australia's Liberation Music attempted to restrict the scholar's free speech via copyright law.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013

Obama's new higher ed proposal: 4 pros and 4 cons

The president's education plan thinks big, but the devil is in the details.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013

What's the real reason college costs so much?

An economist takes issue with Obama's assessment of the rising cost of higher education.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013

MOOCs reshape Duke's lecture classes

On-campus classes are incorporating elements of MOOCs as professors gain experience online.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013

Ohio State adds new MOOCs despite low completion rates

Completion rates in the not-for-credit classes topped out at 4%.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013

College students face new exit exam

The new test is meant to help employers compare graduates across schools.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013

Attending college costs over 500% more than it did in 1985

Bloomberg's Chart of the Day shows the astronomical rise in price for a college education in the U.S.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013

Pa. gov. asks acting state Ed. Secretary Harner to step down

William Harner has served in the role less than three months.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013