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

Explore the Trendline➔

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

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

Report: Colleges must boost completion rates, but not with easier admissions or course work

Think tanks American Enterprise Institute and Third Way say getting students to graduate should be bigger priority for higher education.

By James Paterson • July 2, 2018

Report: Kentucky universities face financial woes

Moody’s says a combination of factors — funding cuts, pension demands and fewer high schoolers — puts the state's colleges at risk.

By James Paterson • June 29, 2018

Campus mental health forums pay off, study shows

When students can openly talk about mental health issues, they can support peers in an atmosphere with less stigma.

By James Paterson • June 29, 2018

New approaches to boosting faculty member diversity

With a big diversity gap, California Lutheran University paid consultants $100,000 and restructured the candidate pipeline, among other things.

By James Paterson • June 28, 2018

6 strategies for a successful college merger

Veteran college president also says the new institution needs to stand out competitively after the merger.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

Will SCOTUS ruling on union fees impact higher education?

The Supreme Court ruled public sector union fees are unconstitutional — a decision that may mean that professors, graduate employees and staff will have less say in how their institutions are run, one expert says. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018

Summer enrollment up, thanks to increased Pell Grant availability

A move by Congress last year to make funding year-round has boosted summer session numbers at some institutions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Top U.S. colleges should expand enrollment, expert says

Comparing American institutions' limited student bodies with those of leading international colleges, Jeffrey Selingo argues the U.S. needs more capacity.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit

The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission

Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages

The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Perkins Act, with CTE focus, gaining momentum in Senate

With career and technical education in the national spotlight, a Senate committee may act soon on reauthorization.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

No consensus on how to handle free speech on campuses

Some faculty members recommend firm policies so there are clear restrictions and outcomes.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

U of Michigan: Lawsuit presents ‘false caricature’ of its free speech policies

The university denies restricting any students from expressing their views, noting conservative speakers have been allowed on campus.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

Study shows support for low-income students pays off

A report documents that one university's initiative helped enroll thousands more students per year.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Lawsuit claims Harvard ranked Asian-American applicants lower for personal traits

The suit charges the university violated Asian-Americans' civil rights by systematically discriminating against them with a soft quota.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

How liberal arts colleges are making their case

The institutions are promoting the value of liberal arts, reporting that employers want their graduates' skills and that graduates earn comparable incomes.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Another community college approved for bachelor's degrees

Some 90 community colleges nationwide now offer four-year programs, concerning some traditional baccalaureate institutions.

By James Paterson • June 15, 2018

Colleges consider value of limiting students' roommate choice

A variety of standards are in place at institutions, from students having no choice to more than half selecting roommates like themselves.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2018