New Chicago college opens for Latino students

The institution still has to prove its success before receiving accreditation. 

By James Paterson • July 20, 2018

Hollins U to replace faculty housing with new student facility

Following a trend to provide up-to-date amenities, dated facilities are being torn down to make room for students living and potentially stores and restaurants.

By James Paterson • July 20, 2018

Americans overwhelmingly support higher education funding, report shows

A Columbia University survey shows that consumers support public funding of higher education, despite policymakers and critics questioning the value of a degree. 

By Shalina Chatlani , James Paterson • July 19, 2018

Sophisticated use of data in college recruiting grows

Institutions are targeting potential enrollees with more and better information about their interests and personalities.

By James Paterson • July 19, 2018

St. John's College teaching students to 'learn how to learn'

The small liberal arts college with campuses in two states continues to have success with a very traditional approach that some say might be what higher education needs.

By James Paterson • July 18, 2018

Military university latest to offer income share agreement

Norwich University joins a growing list of institutions that will allow graduates to repay student loans with future income.

By James Paterson • July 18, 2018

Philadelphia institution to offer graduate-level marijuana therapy programs

Thomas Jefferson University is starting two evidence-based certifications in medical marijuana this fall and another one next year.

By James Paterson • July 17, 2018

Michigan colleges hope to lure missing rural students

State higher education officials try various approaches to help students overcome fears and misinformation enrolling in college. 

By James Paterson • July 17, 2018

Study indicates free textbooks boost grades

A University of Georgia report shows grades improved and the dropout rate declined with the use of open educational resources.

By James Paterson • July 17, 2018

Dartmouth MBA program makes 'niceness' a criteria for acceptance

The Tuck School of Business wants students who can collaborate with and support classmates.

By James Paterson • July 13, 2018

Summer Reading: Tips for strategically managing free speech on campus

A roundup of ideas and insights that can help institutions toe the line between upholding the First Amendment and protecting their business models. 

By Jean Dimeo • July 13, 2018

New York to resist Trump rollback of affirmative action in college admissions process

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked leaders of the state's two college systems to report how they’ll encourage diversity on their campuses.

By James Paterson • July 13, 2018

University of Iowa axes 7 centers due to reduced state funding

A budget shortfall forces the university to close the centers, including one dedicated to workplace training, saving an estimated $3.6 million.

By James Paterson • July 12, 2018

College trains sophomores on how to land a job

Hendrix College presents a workshop on key skills, such as writing a resume, dressing professionally and handling job interviews, during winter break. 

By James Paterson • July 12, 2018

Canvas gains slight lead over Blackboard in LMS market

A report says Canvas has surpassed Blackboard, which has been the most popular learning management system for 20 years.

By James Paterson • July 11, 2018

MBA programs recruiting students from untraditional backgrounds

With slumping applications, top business schools are attracting liberal arts graduates with incentives and personal support.

By James Paterson • July 10, 2018

California offers community college students $4K grants

State officials hope the new program for students taking at least 15 credit hours can help boost the four-year graduation rate to 40% by 2025.

By James Paterson • July 10, 2018

Marquette ordered to reinstate professor who authored controversial blog

John Adams was dismissed for writing critically about a graduate student who he named.

By James Paterson • July 9, 2018

A college program that 'never ends'

The University of Michigan wants to make long-term connection with business school graduates, offering them 42 additional courses.

By James Paterson • July 9, 2018

Addressing the gap between enrollment and graduation

Dropouts cost higher education about $16.5 billion a year in lost tuition. Colleges are developing solutions to boost retention of all types of students.

By James Paterson • July 9, 2018

New Oklahoma president trims 6 top administrators first day on the job

Jim Gallogly’s quick, decisive move is seen as necessary by some and premature by others.

By James Paterson • July 6, 2018

Tackling grade inflation

Advocates say clarifying standards and hiring outside examiners could quell the problem at institutions in the United Kingdom — a problem that reports say also plagues U.S. colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • July 6, 2018

Legislation to allow access to more student success data likely to advance

The College Data Transparency Act gains support from key U.S. senator.

By James Paterson • July 5, 2018

Yet another report says fewer Americans value 4-year degree

The All-American Economic Survey also shows more people believe associate degrees may be of greater value.

By James Paterson • July 3, 2018

Mandatory mental health policy draws criticism

The University of Toronto will ask students to take a leave of absence if they have serious emotional issues.

By James Paterson • July 3, 2018