Federal judge strikes down 'unlawful presence' policy affecting international students

The ruling marks a victory for the colleges that said the policy made it harder to recruit students from outside the U.S. and put them at risk of reentry bans.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 7, 2020

Georgetown U announces plan to divest from fossil fuels

It's the latest institution to say it will no longer invest its endowment in these companies, joining a growing list of colleges nationwide.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 7, 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

2U's CEO on congressional OPM inquiry: 'We really like what we have to say'

During the company's latest earnings call, Chip Paucek stressed that its college partners retain control of their online programs.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 7, 2020

7 college presidents share their biggest challenges for 2020

We checked in with the execs who contributed columns for last year's President Speaks series to ask what they expect on their campuses.

By Education Dive Staff • Feb. 6, 2020

Report predicts 'widespread' use of aggressive college recruiting tactics

EAB sheds light on how colleges plan to respond to changes in an industry group's code of ethics that gives them more leeway to recruit students. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2020

3 ways community colleges are improving STEM education

Researchers and administrators share how to better serve students in these fields and warn of potential obstacles. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 5, 2020

One big gift helps lift higher ed support to record high, report finds

Michael Bloomberg's blockbuster donation to his alma mater pushed giving up 6.1% in 2019, according to the Voluntary Support of Education survey.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 5, 2020

Colleges should prepare for student protests headed into election, experts say

Students "are looking for guardrails," said one panelist at a recent higher ed law event. College leaders may need training in how to address these issues.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 5, 2020

2U plans 6 more bachelor's degrees with London School of Economics

The new programs, which cover economics, business and management, are geared toward adults and cost around $26,000.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 4, 2020

Top Hat raises $55M to expand digital courseware, OER

The funding will help grow publisher partnerships and support the company's efforts to help instructors create and use digitized textbooks and OER.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 4, 2020

UC System task force: Keep SAT and ACT in admissions

While the decision is a blow to advocates pushing for colleges to scrap the requirement, the panel called for more research on going test-optional.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 4, 2020

Arkansas State mulls opening veterinary school with for-profit

The university and Adtalem Global Education, which owns the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, is planning a 180-day exploration period.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2020

UT Austin gets $100M to help low-income students

With the Dell Foundation's gift, students with the greatest need will receive $20,000 for costs of attendance. All Pell-eligible learners will get extra support.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 3, 2020

3 trends impacting major for-profit college operators in 2020

The election could be a key deadline for complex nonprofit conversions and change of control applications, and colleges are "at the wire," one analyst said.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 31, 2020

New dual enrollment data points to unequal access

Black and Latinx high school students in California were less likely than their peers to take college courses, a new study finds, mirroring a nationwide trend. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 31, 2020

New rules limit states' oversight of online colleges. How will they react?

We've updated this article, which looks at how the new state authorization regulations could limit oversight of some institutions, with a comment from NC-SARA and clarification of how the rules will impact state law.

By Lorelei Laird • Updated Feb. 7, 2020

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

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