Declines in high school graduates may not be as bad as expected: report

Rising graduation rates among students of color are partly driving the trend, though it's unclear how the pandemic will affect projections.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2020

Colleges prepare to store, administer coronavirus vaccines

Institutions are offering ultracold freezers and help distributing the newly authorized shot, but it may be months before most students can get it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 14, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

CEO group stresses skills over degrees in hiring

A new initiative could see companies changing how they recruit employees and providing training to help workers rise in the ranks.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2020

Budget cuts aren't sparing flagship universities. But they have an edge.

With state funding up in the air and no new federal aid for months, even the largest and wealthiest public institutions are suffering.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 11, 2020

How often are colleges testing for the coronavirus?

A new American College Health Association survey details institutions' COVID-19 protocols, including whether they tested students upon arrival to campus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 11, 2020

Is Cal State's plan for in-person classes next fall an early indicator?

The 23-campus system has been among the first to announce how it will deliver courses each term during the pandemic.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 10, 2020

What can community colleges learn from a Great Recession grant program?

Several schools used TAACCCT funds to support collaboration and reach more students. A new report shares takeaways.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2020

Education leaders expect DACA, borrower defense to be first on Biden's list

They also believe the president-elect will address student loan forgiveness within his first six months, according to a new poll.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 10, 2020

How to support a digital transformation institution-wide

Learn from higher education leaders and faculty as they share how their institutions were able to successfully transition to remote learning.

By Kallum Gagnier • Dec. 10, 2020

Far fewer recent high school graduates enrolled in college this fall: report

The decreases were most significant among students from low-income schools, according to preliminary Clearinghouse data.

By Hallie Busta • Updated March 25, 2021

COVID-19 will keep community college revenue down in 2021, Moody's says

Lower levels of state support and difficulties offering programs online could compound the sector's woes, the analysts wrote. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2020

Ed Dept: College free speech still under siege

Federal officials at an event Tuesday railed against what they perceive as the continued suppression of conservative values on campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 9, 2020

President of the Year: Roslyn Clark Artis, Benedict College

Artis balanced health and equity concerns when opening campus this fall, a move observers say makes her a model for college leaders nationwide.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2020

College of the Year: The California State University system

One of the nation's most prominent systems opted early to stay online this fall, enabling it to plan ahead.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 9, 2020

Watchdog of the Year: The Daily Tar Heel

Student journalists at UNC-Chapel Hill are holding officials there accountable for their pandemic response, putting a spotlight on campus media nationwide.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 9, 2020

The Higher Ed Dive Awards for 2020

Communication is a theme among this year's winners, who are cited for strong leadership during a tough period.

By Higher Ed Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Kansas' community colleges reject proposal to streamline mergers

Regents may advocate for a bill allowing two-year and public four-year schools to combine without lawmakers' approval.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 8, 2020

'Sharp' pandemic recovery not likely for colleges: report

Enrollment volatility and lower levels of auxiliary income will continue, ratings agencies predict.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 8, 2020

5 colleges picked to pioneer higher ed options for rural students

Education Design Lab, a workforce development nonprofit, aims to scale educational pathways created through the three-year project.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2020

A federal judge fully reinstated DACA, but challenges remain

The administration must begin accepting new applications and extend requests granted under the prior restrictions.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2020

Exponential growth: How technology can increase evaluation and survey participation rates

A new learning management system offers a chance to reevaluate other legacy systems and processes.

Dec. 7, 2020

COVID-19 mired the college football season. Is men's basketball next?

Athletic observers believe the NCAA and colleges are clinging to the possibility of having the season because so much money is on the line.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2020

Temple settles for $700K with Ed Dept over false U.S. News rankings data

The fine follows an investigation into the university's business school submitting incorrect data for several years to the popular list.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2020

Knight Commission recommends separate oversight for top college football programs

The group says the NCAA's structure gives certain institutions and conferences too much power.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 3, 2020

Rethinking traditional paradigms: Exploring new ways to drive student access, engagement and success

Learn the three tenets institutional leaders should keep in mind for effective online learning.

Dec. 3, 2020