More students than ever rely on financial aid

For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

To Class of 2017, 'chat' has seldom meant talking

Beloit College releases its annual 'mindset list' to help bridge the generation gap between professors and students.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 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

MOOCs: Are trumpeters of a revolution too ambitious?

A Stanford professor sees evolution in online learning, but no sweeping quick fixes.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

More than 200 universities launch LinkedIn pages

University Pages are the professional networking site's latest rollout since dropping its minimum age to 14.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

Historically black colleges try to adapt

As enrollment falls, institutions seek new roles.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

Clarion University to make drastic cuts

The Pennsylvania school faces an $8 million deficit.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

How far would you go to uphold academic honesty?

Students at Bangkok's Kasetsart University take academic honesty into their own hands.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Provost reinvites 'The Color Purple' author to U. of Michigan

The Pulitzer Prize winner was disinvited last week, allegedly due to her stance on Israel.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

TowsonGlobal launches ed-tech incubator

The effort will assist ed-tech entrepreneurs and increase Baltimore's visibility in a growing industry.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Feminist MOOC alternative aims to highlight women in technology

Say hello to online learning's newest acronym: DOCC.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Housing crunch has students living at water park

Capital University in Ohio is having to think creatively as campus housing is at a premium.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

S.D. private college looking for corporate partner

The school's president calls it taking naming rights a step further.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Many professors plan never to retire

A survey finds 74% of professors over 49 plan to delay retirement past 65 or never retire.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

Are online master's degrees the next big thing?

Does Georgia Tech's program represent a tipping point for MOOCs?

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

U. of Kansas fundraising dwarfs state's budget cuts

Since 2010, the school has raised 3,100% more than the state plans to cut over the next two years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013

Northeastern Illinois U's CIO talks IT in a purely commuter environment

Northeastern Illinois University CIO Kim Tracy spoke with Education Dive about the IT pros and cons of a commuter university and how a 4G cell site makes things easier.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013

University of Michigan pulls invitation to Alice Walker

The reason for rescinding the invitation to "The Color Purple" author is not clear.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013

What will revolutionize higher ed? Not MOOCs

One professor says MOOCs get all the attention, but 'big data' will foster the true revolution. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013

Professors on Maryland campus getting bulletproof whiteboards

Saying campus violence is a "reality," school plans to spend $60,000.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013

Dongguk University's lawsuit against Yale rejected by Appeals Court

The South Korean institution alleged the Ivy League damaged its reputation with a mistaken confirmation.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

NYU ends second home loans for top profs, announces Sexton's departure

Will the changes put an end to faculty unrest?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

MOOCs by the numbers: How do EdX, Coursera and Udacity stack up?

See how the biggest names in MOOCs compare side-by-side.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

Department of Education changes PLUS loans

Black college presidents and lawmakers had pushed for changes to help families qualify for the aid.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

Dartmouth president rescinds dean's appointment after remarks on gays

Past remarks about homosexuality lead to a change of leadership for the school's ethics center.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

What defines a MOOC?

MOOCs are massive, open and online — but there's no one model for meeting all the criteria.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013