U of Wisconsin's consolidation critics fear cuts to its regional colleges

Leaders of one university rebuked the system's latest proposal, which highlights these institutions' vulnerabilities amid the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 15, 2020

President Speaks: Government relief won't be enough for higher ed. 'We must save ourselves'

Colleges should band together in this challenging time to make college more accessible, not less, writes the head of a small New England university.

By Michael Alexander • May 14, 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

What's Next: Will the pandemic dampen interest in tuition benefit programs?

Before COVID-19, employers were leaning into free or heavily subsidized education benefits. We look at how the crisis could affect demand.

By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2020

California State U is staying online for fall. Will the rest of higher ed follow?

While many schools are tentatively planning to start the academic year in-person, the nearly 500,000-student system said it will be largely remote.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 14, 2020

Interstate group mulls contentious changes to state oversight of online colleges

NC-SARA has tabled several proposals that would determine how much states can regulate branch campuses within their borders.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 13, 2020

House Democrats' relief bill sets aside $37B for higher ed

The proposed $3 trillion package gives the sector far more than previous legislation but is already getting pushback from Republican lawmakers.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 13, 2020

FAFSA renewals down year-over-year, adding more uncertainty for fall

Nearly 5% fewer students have reapplied for federal student aid, with students from low-income families accounting for most of the decrease.

By Hallie Busta • May 12, 2020

How to survey college students about the shift online

Experts recommend moving quickly and asking open-ended questions to get the best data on how the spring term went and what changes are needed.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 12, 2020

U of California president recommends system end SAT, ACT in admissions

Janet Napolitano has proposed the tests be phased out over five years and replaced with a different entrance exam.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 12, 2020

How 3 small colleges in turnaround mode are adapting to the pandemic

Leaders from Hampshire, Goddard and St. John's colleges share how the crisis is affecting ongoing efforts to revamp their operations.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 11, 2020

Higher ed's top lobbyist discusses coronavirus, Congress and changes ahead

A national emergency "pretty much obliterates the future," says Terry Hartle, of the American Council on Education. Here's what he's focusing on.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 11, 2020

Making your campus feel like home

Whether it’s speeding up the delivery of family-sent packages or providing more dining options, every effort to create a campus environment that feels like home encourages students to stick around and complete their degrees.

May 8, 2020

How colleges are helping undocumented students in uncertain times

The absence of federal relief for this group and a pending Supreme Court decision on key protections have their futures in the U.S. in question.

By Kelly Field • May 7, 2020

Criticism continues over coronavirus aid distribution to colleges

Federal agencies are still answering questions, and the Education Department has come under fire for giving extra relief funding to small, specialty schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 7, 2020

President Speaks: College leaders share messages for uncertain times

The latest posts from our regular opinion series by college presidents discuss how the higher ed sector can weather the pandemic.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 13, 2020

A call for ideas to help student parents succeed during and after COVID-19

Students with children face challenges at every level. A new competition is prompting colleges and other groups to find ways to address them.

By Louis Soares • May 6, 2020

What's Next: Changes in disability services could add more flexibility

Accommodations to help students adapt to online instruction during the pandemic may lead to more options for learning remotely in the future.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 6, 2020

Ed Dept's final rules on campus sexual assault meet opposition

The long-awaited regulations, which carry the force of law, will need to be implemented within months, prompting bitter backlash.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated May 6, 2020

Half of part-time students leave college without graduating, report finds

The stop-out rate for these students has risen in recent years, highlighting the need for targeted retention efforts.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 5, 2020

More than 700 colleges report open slots for fall

Many more institutions than in previous years haven't met enrollment goals for the coming term, according to one annual count.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 5, 2020

How to raise tuition the right way for low- and middle-income students

These students need better information about what they'll actually pay to attend college, explain the authors of a recent study on the topic.

By Phillip Levine, Jennifer Ma and Lauren Russell • May 5, 2020

State support for higher ed rose again in 2019, but that trend is expected to stop

Public funding still hasn't recovered to levels seen before the Great Recession, and it could dip again because of the pandemic. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 5, 2020

McGraw-Hill and Cengage scrap merger plans

The companies said the controversial deal fell through because of troubles with the regulatory review and divestitures processes.

By Hallie Busta • May 4, 2020

President Speaks: How one HBCU president managed the coronavirus shutdown

Before the pandemic, Talladega College was on a roll. Its leader wanted to make sure the crisis didn't slow its momentum.

By Billy Hawkins • May 4, 2020

Ed Dept gives $1B more in relief aid to minority-serving institutions

The money is intended to help these colleges serve financially needy students and compensate for minimal resources.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2020