A few colleges loosened fall grading policies. Will others follow?

Students nationwide are urging their schools to adopt pass/fail systems as they continue to adapt to the pandemic.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 15, 2020

College enrollment declines deepen

New national data shows significant decreases among first-year students this fall, as well as other areas where counts are down.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2020

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

How 2- and 4-year colleges can boost spring enrollment

Fall numbers appear dismal. Higher education experts offer several tips to improve student headcount for the next term.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 14, 2020

The White House coronavirus task force has advice for colleges. Are they listening?

Deciding what public health guidance to follow is proving difficult. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 14, 2020

Which associate degrees give students a bargain?

A new analysis uses College Scorecard data to show how some programs graduate students with high earnings after debt.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 14, 2020

Politics, not coronavirus cases, linked to college reopening decisions: report

The plans were "not generally correlated" with virus cases but links to state leadership and demographics were detected, according to a new analysis.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 13, 2020

Can business execs be good college presidents in the COVID-19 era?

One university leader's recent departure highlights the importance of understanding shared governance, especially for those new to higher ed.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 13, 2020

Ed Dept rescinds Clery Act guidelines

The agency's replacement directive gives colleges more flexibility but isn't likely to end the extensive fines of recent years.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 13, 2020

A data-informed strategy

How HelioCampus helped Frostburg State identify unmet financial need and address enrollment.

Oct. 12, 2020

Enrollment fell at more than half of colleges this fall: survey

The American Council on Education's latest poll of college presidents indicates where cuts are expected.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2020

U of Maine System gets $240M to launch engineering college, expand programs

The system is one of several higher education entities in the state to benefit from $500 million in grants from a Maine-based foundation.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2020

How the Trump administration's H-1B visa changes could affect colleges

The restrictions stand to deter foreign students from coming to the U.S. and make it harder for schools to recruit employees, experts say.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 8, 2020

President Speaks: Why the U of Utah is investing in short-term credentials

The university is using coronavirus relief funding to create new opportunities for state residents to upskill.

By Ruth Watkins • Oct. 8, 2020

Name, image and likeness policies for college players advancing

One association greenlit new rules, and other measures for student-athlete compensation are in the works.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 8, 2020

How to build a dual-enrollment program that works for all students

Nine community colleges that enroll large shares of underrepresented high school students offer lessons for other institutions, a new report explains.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2020

Federal judge largely blocks Trump's diversity training order

It would no longer be enforced for federal contractors and grant recipients. Higher ed's top lobbying group supports the ruling.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Dec. 23, 2020

Faculty confidence in online learning grew this summer, survey finds

However, instructors say they want more hands-on practice with teaching digitally and help supporting students. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2020

Colleges' coronavirus testing strategies inconsistent: analysis

An NPR analysis finds many schools are only screening students who feel sick or were exposed to the virus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2020

Final endowment tax rules tailor the policy for colleges

But it's unlikely the changes will have a significant impact on schools covered by the assessment, one professor said.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2020

How can colleges talk about coronavirus deaths on campus?

Faculty members' responses to one institution's approach can serve as a lesson for others that may need to address this reality.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2020

CDC changes stance on coronavirus testing for colleges

The agency now says testing students and employees upon their return to campus and at intervals may be appropriate.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 2, 2020

The shift online has colleges looking to share courses

Dozens of institutions have joined consortia for exchanging online classes since the pandemic began, and new options have sprung up.

By Alia Wong • Updated Oct. 5, 2020

What happens when community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?

A new report looks at the impact across several factors of two-year schools in Florida offering four-year degrees.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2020

Ed Dept probe into free speech at public college a warning sign

Experts say the agency's investigation of incidents, in this case involving conservative students at Binghamton University, won't be the last.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 1, 2020

President Speaks: Why one college leader joined a coronavirus vaccine trial

Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough explains how the virus is affecting the HBCU and his decision to participate in the research.

By Walter Kimbrough • Sept. 30, 2020