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College endowment spending up 10% in 2019
But annual returns were lower than in 2018, and 10-year rates only capture the recession recovery period, according to new data from NACUBO and TIAA.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Report: Students earn associate degrees, certificates at equal rates to bachelor's
Depending on field of study, these programs can lead to higher pay than four-year degrees, Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce found.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Southern New Hampshire's play for Pennsylvania students will hurt state's colleges, Moody's says
Analysts say the online giant's transfer agreement with the state's community colleges will amp up competition among four-year schools there.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Survey: More trustees worry about higher ed's future
With projected enrollment declines looming, board members are also growing concerned about the financial stability of their own institutions.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Democratic congressional inquiry targets OPMs
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown are asking for details on five companies' university contracts amid calls for more transparency in the sector.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2020 -
U of Maine System takes step toward single accreditation. Would it work elsewhere?
It would likely be the first U.S. university system accredited in such a manner, and the arrangement raises a host of questions for higher ed oversight groups.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Speaking to accreditors, Ed Dept's Auer Jones emphasizes autonomy in new rules
The top agency official discussed the reason for nixing regional accreditation and whether new accreditors will form to address alternative education.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Can helping older adults find their 'next act' pay off for colleges?
As institutions tap into growing demand for lifelong learning, some are bringing accomplished professionals back into the classroom — as students.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Opinion
President Speaks: 7 ways to build a better career launchpad for low-income students
Entering the workforce can be more challenging for disadvantaged students than their higher-income peers. Here's how one university is narrowing the gap.
By Adam Weinberg and Laurel Kennedy • Jan. 27, 2020 -
A quick fix is unlikely for California colleges' capacity woes
Institutions nationwide expect enrollment declines, but the Golden State is struggling to meet demand. Freeing up seats is a start, observers say.
By Daniel C. Vock • Jan. 24, 2020 -
Coursera launches first US online bachelor's degree
It will work with the University of North Texas and target students with some college credit, as more online providers eye undergraduate education.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 24, 2020 -
DeVos proposes protections for faith-based colleges, student groups
But experts say the U.S. Department of Education's draft regulations are redundant and that religious organizations aren't under fire.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 23, 2020 -
5 HBCU funding trends to watch in 2020
Democratic presidential candidates have big-ticket proposals for these institutions, but financial challenges remain.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 23, 2020 -
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Howard U gets $10M for STEM program — its largest gift yet
The news comes as donors eye historically black institutions, many of which are struggling to improve their enrollment and financial positions.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Indiana U's flagship goes test-optional
The Bloomington campus, and six others in the system, will no longer require the SAT or ACT for admissions, signaling new momentum in the test-optional fight.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 23, 2020 -
Running without state approval, Lambda School shows challenge of regulating new entities
The agency that oversees private education in California says the popular coding academy has not properly registered and told it to stop operating.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 22, 2020 -
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The truth about mobile tech benefits in classrooms
In a recent survey of college instructors, over half said they used mobile to access e-books and digital course materials. So why are there still doubters?
Jan. 22, 2020 -
U of Illinois raises tuition for the first time in 6 years
Financial challenges forced the hike, said officials, though their move to raise the president's pay prompted questions amid a debate on affordability.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Study: Community college access linked to higher earnings, health benefits
Having more community colleges per capita increases the chances students will complete high school and graduate from college, a new paper finds.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2020 -
S&P's higher ed outlook stays negative in 2020
Still, there have been "pockets of improvement" among institutions, one analyst told Education Dive.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 18, 2020 -
ACICS no longer seeking recognition from key oversight group
The news comes after the Council for Higher Education Accreditation found the national accreditor out of compliance with nine of its standards for recognition.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 21, 2020 -
Could college athletes win labor rights in a matter of years?
Players are compensated only with a scholarship and, for some, a cost-of-living stipend. But that may be changing, with California leading the charge.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 17, 2020 -
A nudge and a discount helped bring students back to college, study finds
Stopped-out students were 21% more likely to reenroll in community college if they received text message alerts and a one-course tuition waiver.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2020 -
The 20 highest-paid private college presidents earned 15% more in 2017
Sixty-four presidents earned more than $1 million that year, and three topped $5 million, according to new data from The Chronicle of Higher Education.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 16, 2020 -
As enrollment declines loom, one liberal arts college is banking on free tuition
Georgetown College, in Kentucky, is offering full-tuition scholarships to students from four nearby counties if they enroll full time and live on campus.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 15, 2020
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