UNC-Chapel Hill giving $2M to student flood victims

The university has set up a fund to help students affected by Hurricane Florence with money for food, books, travel home and other expenses.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

Ed Department: Embattled for-profit accreditor met 19 of 21 compliance rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to sign off on the decision, which gives ACICS — the accreditor that oversaw high-profile collapses of for-profits — 12 months to comply with the remaining two rules.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 1, 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

Federal agencies probe Yale for race-based admissions policies

The Trump administration continues to expand its challenge to affirmative action in college admissions.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

U of California System will examine ACT, SAT as indicators of college success

President Janet Napolitano called for the study in light of increased demand and expanded eligibility requirements system-wide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

Dems like the idea of free college, but a good program is hard to fund

Roughly 10 gubernatorial candidates are running on free college plans, but critics say the programs can be costly and difficult to implement effectively.

By Halona Black • Sept. 27, 2018

Yale Law students protest Kavanaugh nomination

Many college students are speaking out against the Supreme Court nominee over allegations of sexual assault, but others are showing their support.

By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018

Pressure on states to increase attainment puts focus on aid

Oversubscription is preventing some students from receiving funds, particularly nontraditional learners whose timeline differs from that favored by financial aid.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018

DACA enrollment down 40% at 10 Arizona two-year colleges after tuition ruling

The Maricopa Community Colleges saw enrollment fall among DACA residents this year after in-state tuition rates were made unavailable to them.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018

California community colleges will continue offering bachelor's degrees

Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law an extension to a pilot program at the state's 15 two-year campuses offering four-year degrees for around $10,500 total. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018

Ed Department officials say their focus is on better college data, less regulation

But the industry continues to weigh issues such as access and transparency when sharing information about colleges, particularly student-level data.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 25, 2018

Report: Colleges need more time to fill their incoming classes

Admissions leaders are wary of declining international student enrollment, long waiting lists and discrimination against Asian American students.

By Halona Black • Sept. 25, 2018

Colleges face uncertainty about sexual misconduct

Court rulings, shifting federal policies and student demands are increasing pressure for institutions navigating a growing number of cases and lawsuits.

By James Paterson • Sept. 25, 2018

Report: Student leaders want a stronger voice on campus

The National Campus Leadership Council recommends several steps colleges could take to improve student perceptions about their influence.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

ITT trustee sues Ed Department, lenders to help pay $1.5B in claims

The suit alleges financial institutions and government officials took advantage of low-income students and ignored the for-profit college's troubles.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

Harvard's $9.6B capital campaign sets new record

It beat Stanford's 2012 effort by $3.4 billion and will support endowed professorships and financial aid while offsetting new taxes on endowment returns.

By James Paterson • Sept. 24, 2018

What is the future of the American college presidency?

Half of independent college presidents plan to leave in the next five years, fewer than at other institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges found.

By Halona Black • Sept. 21, 2018

Report: 3 ways to make free college programs work

Free tuition programs can improve college-going culture, according to the Brookings Institution, but low-income students still struggle with other costs.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2018

100-plus students confront UMBC president over sexual assault response

The impromptu meeting was the result of a lawsuit filed by two former students alleging their sexual assault cases were ignored, delayed or mishandled.

By James Paterson • Sept. 20, 2018

Is restorative justice for sexual misconduct cases effective?

Advocates say the method reduces financial costs and addresses due process concerns of the accused. But critics contend it can do more harm than good.

By James Paterson • Sept. 19, 2018

Investment in embedded certifications pays off

But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Survey finds more favorable views of higher ed but notes partisan divide

The national survey also turned up negative impressions of how colleges are handling sexual assault and mental health concerns on campus. 

By Halona Black • Sept. 18, 2018

Two California universities drop campus links to racist figures

Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley are renaming some programs and facilities as colleges nationwide reckon with their past.

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Are college journalism programs getting a 'Trump bump'?

Students are flocking to such programs, with some administrators comparing the surge in interest to "a Watergate moment." 

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

Report: Share of US immigrants with college degrees is rising

But the Trump administration's travel ban is expected to hamper colleges' ability to attract and retain globally diverse talent.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 18, 2018

A professor’s contract not renewed after she criticized changes in campus mental health services

She and others criticized Florida Polytechnic University over reducing on-campus mental health services at the time of a student suicide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018