21 institutions partner to grow ‘public interest tech’ field

They hope to bridge the fields of digital innovation and public policy, producing civic-minded graduates in the tech sector and tech-savvy policymakers. 

By James Paterson • March 13, 2019

How work-study programs can teach students career skills

Student employment should offer more than a paycheck and housing benefits, argues a report by NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

By James Paterson • March 12, 2019

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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, coursework and elsewhere.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Trump sets workforce training, student loan overhaul as budget priorities

The proposal cuts the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, streamlines income-based repayment and expands Pell Grants to short-term programs.

By Hallie Busta • March 12, 2019

Connecticut college system moves ahead with controversial consolidation plan

The state is one of several to merge institutions in order to streamline costs, but critics of the plan say it could threaten the system's accreditation.

By James Paterson • March 11, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Why digital transformation in higher ed is not 'an open playing field'

Tightening budgets and changing student demographics are important drivers, but the threat of oversight may be the biggest catalyst of all.

By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2019

Michigan joins free college push with latest proposal

The state's governor proposed a last-dollar program aiming to increase the share of state residents with a postsecondary credential from 45% to 60%. 

By James Paterson • March 8, 2019

What's at stake in a possible accreditation overhaul

For-profits, nontraditional education providers and cash-strapped accreditors are wary of the Ed Department's push but agree room to innovate is key.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2019

Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk

More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.

By James Paterson • March 7, 2019

Michigan State loses sexual misconduct coverage after cutting ties with insurer

The university declined a renewal offer that would not cover future claims against Larry Nassar, instead creating its own captive insurance company. 

By James Paterson • March 4, 2019

Colleges collaborate to improve career services

Seven universities are partnering to share best practices on helping low-income and first-generation students connect what they're learning with future jobs.

By James Paterson • March 4, 2019

2 reports highlight concerns over Confucius Institutes’ influence

The probes into the cultural education program draw attention to broader issues of academic freedom in higher ed between the U.S. and China.

By James Paterson • March 1, 2019

Ed Dept pulls Argosy U’s Title IV access in blow to Dream Center

With $13 million owed to students and few answers, the federal agency denied the for-profit college's request for a change in control and nonprofit conversion.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 1, 2019

As traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift

Online program managers are answering colleges' calls for flexibility as more institutions, including state systems like SUNY, plant flags in the space.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2019

State budget talks weigh freezing tuition for more funding

Proposed limits on tuition increases are one piece of a higher ed funding puzzle borne from recession-era state budget cuts and slowing investment returns. 

By James Paterson • Feb. 28, 2019

Higher ed groups ask for flexibility with online learning rules

Representing workforce-oriented and online education, they want colleges to have freedom to explore educational models without losing Title IV access.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2019

Cal State sees early wins from dropping non-credit remedial classes

Thousands more students passed college-level math classes under a new program that adds extra support for students who need it.

By James Paterson • Feb. 27, 2019

Most US adults don't think state funding to higher ed is down

That trend could be problematic, a new report finds, as state institutions may struggle to convince taxpayers of the need for more investment.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 26, 2019

New York wants to pilot free child care at community colleges

As colleges attempt to recruit, retain and graduate more adult learners, they are finding a need to help them manage aspects of their personal lives, too.

By James Paterson • Feb. 26, 2019

House plans 5 hearings on Higher Education Act reauthorization

The bipartisan hearings will address topics such as college costs, student success, and the roles of community colleges and minority-serving institutions. 

By James Paterson • Feb. 25, 2019

Dream Center receiver sues groups that took over Art Institutes

The manager of the nonprofit's assets claims the Education Department forced it into the arrangement on the threat of losing its Title IV access.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Feb. 26, 2019

Boston Fed: New England states need bigger rainy day funds, more taxes for higher ed

Cutting higher ed appropriations by $1 can lower spending on instruction by 30 cents at public doctoral institutions and 56 cents at community colleges.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 25, 2019

Washington U to offer grants for computers, living expenses

The St. Louis-based university is offering the funds amid a broader effort by colleges to help low-income students with costs beyond tuition. 

By James Paterson • Feb. 20, 2019

Amid growing scrutiny, Dream Center receiver says Title IV funds ‘not missing’

A new report from the manager of the organization's assets offers few answers but suggests he is asking the Ed Department for advances on funds.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2019

5 higher ed leaders tapped for Trump's new workforce advisory board

The appointees will serve alongside heads of companies such as Apple, IBM and Walmart, two state governors, and several association and union heads.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 19, 2019

Cal Poly, Fullstack partner with online courses for web developers

The coding school is planning more higher ed partnerships, though critics fear the boot camp model will dilute educational quality and colleges' missions.

By James Paterson • Feb. 15, 2019