4 ways colleges' tech teams are managing the shift online

"Nobody has a playbook for a pandemic," one CIO said, but creativity and a knack for troubleshooting home Wi-Fi networks are helping them move forward.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2020

2U CEO optimistic on long-term outlook for online education services

The company previously shared concerns that the pandemic could hurt its business by making colleges less likely to seek out its services.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 1, 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

Higher ed groups challenge policies of interstate distance learning pact

Consumer protection advocates want the organization that governs the nation’s only reciprocity agreement for online education to change its rules.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 1, 2020

Top Hat launches free virtual classroom capabilities to help educators better engage and motivate Higher Ed students

Online teaching is difficult to do well. For it to be effective, it needs to be active, engaging, and human.

By Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO, Top Hat • May 1, 2020

Facebook, Essence to host virtual commencement ceremonies for college students

The two media organizations are among those holding graduation events online for students whose final term was upended by the pandemic.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 30, 2020

Elite colleges rejected coronavirus aid. How will the Ed Dept reallocate it?

While federal officials pressured wealthy schools to decline their shares, they haven't come up with a way to get the money to those in need.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 30, 2020

Strayer, Capella parent wants to provide ed tech services to other colleges

The for-profit college operator expects more institutions will need help expanding their online footprints following the coronavirus pandemic.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 29, 2020

What's Next: As colleges make cuts, new ways to make (and save) money emerge

The coronavirus pandemic is costing the sector in almost every part of its operations, but certain measures could benefit schools down the road.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 29, 2020

How the digital generation is driving changes in campus life

When colleges and universities embrace technological innovation to engage students in learning, they can attract, retain and graduate more students. 

April 29, 2020

Deposits may not be a reliable indicator for college enrollment this year, survey finds

One in six high school seniors who planned to attend a four-year school are reconsidering because of the pandemic, though some had paid to secure a spot.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 28, 2020

Higher ed groups seek more flexibility for colleges in small business aid

Led by the American Council on Education, they are asking Congress to loosen criteria for certain coronavirus relief programs.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2020

Colleges announce tentative plans for fall 2020

Some institutions are advertising flexible terms while others are betting heavily on a return to campus despite uncertainty about the pandemic's impact.

By Hallie Busta • April 27, 2020

President Speaks: COVID-19 lessons are preparing community colleges to better serve their communities

Prioritizing students' needs, enhancing communication and ensuring instruction translates to the job market are all critical, one president explains.

By Valerie Roberson • April 27, 2020

As colleges' coronavirus costs rise, insurance coverage still unclear

Schools beset by expenses from the pandemic may look to insurers for help — but it will likely take months to work out.

By Lorelei Laird • April 24, 2020

Ed Dept expands Pell Grant pilot for incarcerated students

The number of institutions participating in the initiative doubled to 130, with some offering distance education programs. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 24, 2020

For Southern New Hampshire, the future of the campus may be online

The president of the online giant talked with Education Dive about its decision to move all freshmen online this fall and bigger plans to reshape instruction.

By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2020

Higher ed leaders push back as Ed Dept bars undocumented students from aid

Colleges and associations are looking for ways to help this vulnerable group, saying the agency improperly excluded them from emergency grants.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 23, 2020

What's Next: Colleges take mental healthcare online, but barriers remain

Counseling centers share three ways they are reaching students who may struggle to access services because of the pandemic. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 23, 2020

Some college students uncertain about reenrolling because of coronavirus, survey finds

A vast majority intend to return in the fall, however, which may ease some of administrators' worries about filling classes, according to the report.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 23, 2020

President Speaks: 6 ways colleges can help international students amid coronavirus

"New and creative action" is needed to support these students, who were overlooked in the initial response to the crisis, two college administrators write.

By Carolyn Stefanco and Alfredo Varela • April 22, 2020

Southern New Hampshire freshmen will have free tuition, online courses this fall

The online giant's president said it is accelerating a shift to merge campus-based and online instruction in light of the pandemic's economic impact.

By Hallie Busta • Updated April 23, 2020

Federal officials urge wealthy colleges to reject coronavirus aid — some are

Harvard, Stanford and Princeton won't accept millions of dollars in support after President Donald Trump and others said they should forgo the funding.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 22, 2020

3 ways college career services offices can help students right now

As staff adapt to working virtually, they're also charged with easing students' entry into a job market abruptly stalled by the pandemic.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 21, 2020

Ed Dept releases 2nd round of coronavirus aid for colleges, clarifies who qualifies

Only students eligible for federal aid can receive grants. And higher ed groups say getting the first round of funding has been cumbersome.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 21, 2020

College fundraisers fear they won't meet goals because of coronavirus, survey says

One of their top concerns is keeping the momentum of campaigns up as higher ed looks to an uncertain future.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 21, 2020