Community colleges expand into bachelor's degrees

Workplace demands are driving the new programs.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013

Obama details college affordability proposal in Buffalo

The plan would implement a college rating system potentially tied to student loan disbursement.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Appeals court overturns part of Iowa State whistleblower verdict

A former employee couldn't prove his harassment was in retaliation to complaints

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

Are rising college costs exaggerated?

A New York Times reporter says the message that prices are soaring hides some important realities. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

House Republicans fight in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants

A pair of Ohio congressmen says program risks being a 'magic wand to suddenly grant citizenship.'

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Bankruptcy should be option for student loans, think tank says

A proposal would set up a category of loans that would be eligible for discharge under some circumstances.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Obama plan would tie financial aid to college rating system

The ratings system would take into account tuition, graduation rates, debt and earnings of graduates. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Pa. representative unveils free tuition plan for state universities

The bill would require students to pay up to 4% of their annual income after they graduate.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013

ACT scores: About 75% of high school graduates lack critical skills

For black high school students, the number is 95%.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Obama to offer plans to make college more accessible

The president is keeping his plans quiet but plans to announce them on a bus tour this week.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Career Education Corp. reaches $10 million settlement with N.Y. State

The settlement ends an investigation into the company's misrepresentation of job placement data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013

More students than ever rely on financial aid

For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

How far would you go to uphold academic honesty?

Students at Bangkok's Kasetsart University take academic honesty into their own hands.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Many professors plan never to retire

A survey finds 74% of professors over 49 plan to delay retirement past 65 or never retire.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

U. of Kansas fundraising dwarfs state's budget cuts

Since 2010, the school has raised 3,100% more than the state plans to cut over the next two years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013

Professors on Maryland campus getting bulletproof whiteboards

Saying campus violence is a "reality," school plans to spend $60,000.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013

Dongguk University's lawsuit against Yale rejected by Appeals Court

The South Korean institution alleged the Ivy League damaged its reputation with a mistaken confirmation.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

NYU ends second home loans for top profs, announces Sexton's departure

Will the changes put an end to faculty unrest?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

Department of Education changes PLUS loans

Black college presidents and lawmakers had pushed for changes to help families qualify for the aid.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

Dartmouth president rescinds dean's appointment after remarks on gays

Past remarks about homosexuality lead to a change of leadership for the school's ethics center.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

These are the Sierra Club's 10 greenest universities for 2013

The organization ranked 162 schools based on their quantifiable responses to an extensive questionnaire.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

Education undersecretary Martha Kanter resigns

Kanter oversaw numerous key areas of higher education policy.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

CUNY signs $21M Pepsi deal amid calls to ban Coke products

The 10-year deal gives the soda maker exclusive distribution rights on all 24 CUNY campuses.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

Government warns accreditor of community colleges

The Department of Education says there are 4 areas where the accreditor does not meet federal standards.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013

La. House Speaker to higher ed leaders: Draw up a funding plan

Funding for education has fallen almost $700 million in the last five years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013