Vermont's liberal arts colleges push back on closure concerns

As institutions shutter across the state, leaders of the remaining schools face a new challenge: proving to students, and themselves, they're not next.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 9, 2020

Coronavirus threat prompts more cancellations for colleges

As more cases of the respiratory illness COVID-19 are confirmed nationwide, colleges are beginning to move instruction online.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 9, 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

Ed Dept expands options for online learning in response to coronavirus

New guidance covering five scenarios waives or slackens certain approval processes and technology requirements for classes affected by an outbreak.

By Hallie Busta • March 6, 2020

U of Washington first major campus to cancel in-person classes over coronavirus concerns

The institution will make all instruction and exams remote for the rest of the winter quarter in light of an outbreak in the Seattle area.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 6, 2020

Senate 'almost certain' it will not cut aid programs, GOP leader tells DeVos

Lawmakers are unlikely to approve budget reductions proposed for the U.S. Department of Education, according to a Senate subcommittee chair.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 6, 2020

The Ed Dept is leaning on mediation to clear backlog of sexual violence cases, sources say

Its push comes as the laws and regulations around Title IX shift, creating a complicated oversight landscape.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 5, 2020

Higher ed groups share guides to help prep for the coronavirus

From health precautions to instructional continuity, associations are sharing resources for colleges readying for a potential outbreak on their campus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 5, 2020

A new state bill could challenge key interstate distance learning pact

Maryland legislation may test the limits of new federal state authorization rules and an agreement that lets colleges offer online programs out-of-state.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 4, 2020

Report: Enrollment woes could push colleges to use AI and data analytics

Educause's annual look at the use of new technologies in higher education shows how institutions are adopting the tools to attract and retain students.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2020

As coronavirus concerns rise in US, colleges look online for continuity

Schools are planning for a short-term disruption in campus-based classes, but ed tech firms say their questions highlight a bigger trend.

By Hallie Busta • March 3, 2020

Survey: Most grads would change majors if they could redo college

Millennials tend to desire degrees that could give them better job opportunities, while Gen Xers want ones that align with their passions.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 2, 2020

College completion rates still rising in most states

A majority of states saw big gains, particularly at two-year colleges, according to new National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 2, 2020

Another mega fundraising campaign goes public: UC Berkeley eyes $6B

News of the donor push comes just days after the University of California, Los Angeles, announced it raised $5.5 billion. 

By Hallie Busta • March 2, 2020

Severe weather preparedness – Tips and guidance for higher education

Weather events are the one crisis that can be anticipated. Put weather preparedness plans in place with these guidelines.

March 2, 2020

UCLA brings in $5.5B as public colleges eye donors

It's one of the biggest fundraising hauls for a public university yet, coming as institutions look to donors to help offset lower levels of state support.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2020

InStride partners with CUNY, Smart Horizons for workforce education

The additions come as employers take more interest in postsecondary education benefits and education providers seek to respond to that demand.

By Ryan Golden , Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2020

Does California need Calbright?

Although its leaders say it met early benchmarks, the online community college will face a state audit amid concerns it duplicates existing offerings.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • Feb. 27, 2020

New report supports findings that online learners stay close to home

About 1.5 million online students were enrolled in their home state, slightly more than at out-of-state colleges, finds a distance learning standards group.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2020

Ed Dept forces sweeping changes to USC's Title IX policies

The California university ignored years of reports that a former gynecologist sexually abused his patients, the federal agency's Office for Civil Rights found.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 27, 2020

U of Alaska Anchorage proposes eliminating 9 programs

The university is using the cuts to help absorb a $70 million drop in state funding and 'will look different' as a result, its chancellor told Education Dive. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 26, 2020

Western US accreditor to break rank on regional boundaries

WSCUC will consider some proposals to accredit institutions outside of its historical geographic boundaries ahead of a rule change by the Ed Department.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 26, 2020

Justice Department backs appeal in Harvard affirmative action lawsuit

The agency, along with some advocacy groups, have filed court briefs hoping to overturn the university's use of race in admissions. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 26, 2020

Western Governors U offers $125K in scholarships to displaced Concordia students

The awards mark the latest effort by the online megauniversity to recruit students whose college or program has closed.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2020

Can top colleges sustain their campaign to enroll lower-income students?

The American Talent Initiative is 40% to its goal of adding 50,000 low- and middle-income students at selective schools by 2025, but its pace has slowed.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 25, 2020

Apple, IBM execs part of planned public service ad campaign for college alternatives

The Ad Council promotion will highlight "how young and working adults can develop the skills in demand for today's job market."

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 24, 2020