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

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Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

How safe is your campus? Here's how technology can help tighten its security

Protecting students requires evaluating all potential safety risks and taking proactive steps to mitigate them. Increasingly, those security measures have included a high-tech component.

April 21, 2020

2U: Coronavirus pandemic could 'severely impact' business

The public company's latest diclosure offers a look at how the situation is affecting the firms that provide educational technology services to colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 20, 2020

What's the best way to get federal coronavirus aid to college students?

Congress gave institutions latitude to distribute money from the CARES Act. Experts suggest eliminating red tape for students so they get the funds quickly.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 20, 2020

Colleges must be flexible with credit acceptance, higher ed groups say

Institutions should clarify their policies as soon as possible and look to a set of eight principles for guidance, according to six associations.

By Hallie Busta • April 17, 2020

Report: Undocumented students are a larger share of college enrollment than previously thought

The coronavirus may be exacerbating financial hurdles for this population, which is ineligible for federal aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 17, 2020

Colleges use empty dorms to house first responders, healthcare workers

After clearing campuses, institutions are making space available, mostly free of charge, for people on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Hallie Busta • April 16, 2020

SAT, ACT could be delivered online if coronavirus persists

Students could take the high-stakes admissions exams at home if K-12 schools remain closed this fall because of the pandemic, test providers say.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 16, 2020

Gen Z Takeover: How the newest generation is changing higher ed

Our ongoing series examines how colleges are adapting to attract and retain their youngest students.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 15, 2020