New chair of University System of Maryland’s board starts with an apology

Its flagship campus is dealing with the fallout of an investigation prompted by a football player's death that revealed dysfunction in its athletic department. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018

Another student group suspended for hazing — this time, it’s the band

Studies show hazing among marching band members such as that alleged at Bowie State University is underreported and not uncommon.

By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018

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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

Purdue, British university to offer joint degree in defense fields

The move signals two growing areas of interest for American higher education: international collaboration and security-focused degrees. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018

Report: Activism is on the rise among college-bound students

High school counselors say the "current intensity of political rhetoric" is stirring students, but college admissions officials say it's challenging recruiting abroad.

By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018

Higher ed layoffs continue amid struggle for students, funding

The University of Oklahoma and Savannah State University are the latest colleges to trim staff to fill budget gaps.

By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018

Women’s scholarships, programs a target amid proposed Title IX changes

A University of Michigan-Flint professor continues to challenge women-only scholarships, programs and other resources at publicly funded colleges.

By Halona Black • Nov. 6, 2018

Jerry Falwell's Liberty University leases student emails to political candidate

The private Christian university's move to share student, and potentially alumni and donor, emails raises questions about the ethics of handling student data.

By James Paterson • Nov. 6, 2018

Iowa Wesleyan University may close due to financial troubles

The small liberal arts college, which has doubled its enrollment in the last five years, is among several that have struggled to stay operational.

By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2018

Report: Student affairs doesn't reflect student demographics

Some demographics are better represented than others, but the disparities could become more pronounced based on population growth projections.

By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018

3 college leaders urge DeVos to uphold Title IX transgender protections

In a letter, top administrators expressed "concern and dismay" over the federal government's plans to narrowly define sex by genitalia at birth. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018

How Americans voted on 6 key higher ed ballot measures

Voters turned out to support more funding, transgender student rights, workforce development and free college, while the Democrats took control of the House in a move that could change the direction of U.S. higher ed policy.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 7, 2018

Reports: Public colleges becoming less attainable for underserved students

The studies suggest that cuts in state funding and the prevalence of rankings are spurring public institutions to seek more successful — and better-financed students — especially from out of state.

By James Paterson • Nov. 1, 2018

Appeal sends Georgia State “e-reserves” fair use case back for decision

Three publishers claim victory in an opinion against the university's library for providing excerpts of their materials for free, but others question the ruling's significance with the growing use of open resources.

By James Paterson • Oct. 31, 2018

Baylor hit with $2M fine from Big 12 for sexual assault scandal

Colleges are having to answer publicly, and often with hefty fines and presidential resignations, for how their administrations handle reports of sexual misconduct.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2018

Do performance-based funding models work in higher ed?

They generally don't increase graduation rates and can encourage colleges to push short-term certificates rather than longer-term degrees.

By Halona Black • Oct. 31, 2018

College students are more engaged in interest groups than in political parties

A study of more than 90,000 student groups found students prefer to be involved in organizations that address specific concerns or issues. 

By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018

Cornell suspends program in China over academic freedom

Two exchange programs with Renmin University of China were halted over a crackdown on student protests for worker rights.

By James Paterson • Oct. 30, 2018

Do community colleges need a new funding structure?

Investment in smaller class sizes and full-time faculty could do more to support student outcomes than solely making college accessible via financial aid.

By Halona Black • Oct. 29, 2018

West Virginia commission chair pushes back on university leaders

The presidents of West Virginia University and Marshall University want to disband or limit the state's Higher Education Policy Commission. 

By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018

Dallas-based work college Paul Quinn gets $1M to expand

The funds from an industry nonprofit will help the college expand to Plano, Texas, which is home to a bevy of employers that could support its model.

By James Paterson • Oct. 29, 2018

US-chartered Central European University announces it's been 'forced out' of Hungary

The institution said it has complied with new rules governing foreign institutions but has not been able to get the country's prime minister to sign off. 

By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Updated Dec. 3, 2018

U of Maryland President Wallace Loh to stay on through June 2020

Loh previously said he would retire at the end of the current academic year, following turmoil in the university's athletic department.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 30, 2019

Report: DACA students still ambitious but increasingly anxious

Undocumented students in a college access program still rank education and work as priorities but they are more uncertain about their future.

By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018

Hobby Lobby is buying a college campus. What’s next?

Documents filed with a federal bankruptcy court indicate the controversial arts and crafts retailer has plans to keep the Oklahoma campus a college.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 25, 2018

Colleges sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful presence’ policy

Four colleges say a rule reducing the time foreign students have to remedy visa status issues makes advising and retention a challenge.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2018