Victory for 1,700 non-tenured-track Iowa faculty members

Following protests and discussions with administrators, the agreement provides the instructors health insurance and other benefits.

By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 2018

Deadline for reporting graduates' earnings unlikely to be met

Experts say that the data will not be available on time to meet a new Education Department rule requiring colleges to report the salaries of graduates by next February. 

By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 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

Is the Trump administration signaling growing interest in higher ed policy?

Though it's been relatively quiet about higher education, the White House has held meetings recently with various groups about policy issues.

By James Paterson • Aug. 13, 2018

Colleges tapping into untraditional programs to attract more students

However, critics are unsure whether these programs will boost sagging enrollments.

By James Paterson • Aug. 12, 2018

How Betsy DeVos is upending the Obama-era legacy of higher education

The department announced plans Friday to rescind the gainful employment rule. In our updated list of education policy changes, here's what the reversal means and much more. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 10, 2018

Colleges move to limit sexual assault by campus doctors

Institutions are imposing new controls on health services and personnel in order to better inform students of their rights.

By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018

Up to $1M savings from free textbooks

An initiative to replace course materials with open educational resources at Ohio University could reap more savings than expected this year, officials say. 

By James Paterson • Aug. 9, 2018

Should those accused of sexual harassment be allowed to question their accusers?

The outcome of a University of Michigan hearing could have national implications on emerging case law. 

By Halona Black • Aug. 8, 2018

Do free speech issues on campus only stifle conservatives?

A report finds there may not be as many incidents of discrimination around free speech issues, with only 60 cited during the past two years.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

Do campus free speech issues only stifle conservatives?

An analysis finds there are not many cases where speech is limited and that the incidents may equally affect both sides.

By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018

Three university presidents take on Greek organization misbehavior

Each leader has faced a tragedy related to Greek life on their campuses, and they are believe speaking with one voice on the issue can bring about change.

By James Paterson • Aug. 6, 2018

Colleges responding to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Community colleges, in particular, are worried, and are making policy changes to protect vulnerable undocumented students.

By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018

60% subsidies at campus child-care centers helping student-parents graduate

The University of Houston is using increased federal aid to offer substantial subsidies to student-parents with children at its two day care centers.  

By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018

Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’

A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018

Delinquency levels high for HBCU loan program

A federal loan program for historically black institutions has a 30% delinquency rate, but some say it could be structured and promoted better.

By James Paterson • Aug. 1, 2018

Diversity in teacher degree programs lags nationwide

Washington officials report that the racial makeup of its teacher training programs matches the state's population, but the gap is sizable elsewhere.

By James Paterson • July 31, 2018

CUNY sees 18% drop in students needing remedial courses

About 80% of the City University of New York's community college freshmen took remedial courses in 2016, but that number dropped to 62% last fall.  

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

DeVos to kill second for-profit college regulation

Obama-era "gainful employment" rule requiring graduates of for-profit institutions to find suitable jobs will likely be dropped by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

UCLA hits $4.2B fundraising target 18 months ahead of schedule

The campaign, which began in 2012 to help fill gap from state cuts, will go toward scholarships and endowed faculty positions, among other initiatives.

By James Paterson • July 30, 2018

Ed Department to tackle accreditation in negotiated rule-making session

One of the department's top officials says current rules over accrediting bodies limit innovation within the industry. 

By Shalina Chatlani • July 30, 2018

Income share agreements gaining ground in higher ed

ISAs may be beneficial for students, colleges and investors, advocates contend.

By James Paterson • July 27, 2018

Conflict over campus carry and free speech grows

University of Texas president says he supports free speech by faculty members, but is on the opposite side in lawsuit about how it relates to carrying guns on campus.

By James Paterson • July 27, 2018

Prepare and respond quickly to embarrassing incidents, experts say

Citadel officials recall how they handled controversy with an immediate, truthful message and action.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

Survey: Students say textbook costs have 'big impact' on finances

A new report says that students are forced to make tradeoffs, such has not buying food or changing majors, to buy course materials.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018

No marijuana on campus — even for medicinal use

Like other institutions nationwide, Redlands Community College is r​eluctant to allow the drug on site, even if it's been prescribed by a doctor.

By James Paterson • July 26, 2018