Ohio State to allow some officers to carry concealed guns

The policy exempts campus and other police from state law restricting concealed weapons.

By James Paterson • June 13, 2018

5 keys to boosting student retention

Strategies range from building a sense of belonging to generating robust data analytics to helping with parking tickets.

By James Paterson • June 11, 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

Universities paid $10.5M to settle harassment claims

The claims involve 22 institutions and systems and 59 settlements during the past two years.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten

Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Wisconsin to examine practices after rehiring of accused sexual harasser

An associate dean accused of sexual harassment at one University of Wisconsin campus is hired by another campus in the system.

By James Paterson • June 6, 2018

State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years

The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings. 

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018

Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement

Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Examining racism can lead to ideal free speech climate on campus

A free speech advocate provides examples of campuses where debate over constitutional rights is couched outside of necessary dialog on race and discrimination. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Are fears about preparing students for future jobs overstated?

Frequently cited data could be overstated or misleading, with some economists expecting many current types of work to persist amid innovation.

By James Paterson • May 25, 2018

Lawmakers propose free speech legislation following a year of campus protests

How demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin caused reaction throughout higher education and spurred bills in Wisconsin and other states. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 17, 2018

Study: Program to increase college readiness among young minority men failed

According to a report, schools in a $24 million NYC program did no better than others at preparing the students for college or helping them get in.

By James Paterson • May 10, 2018

Study: Majority of 4-year institutions not meeting needs of Pell Grant students

Authors of the Third Way report that comes to this conclusion said leaders need to take steps toward the disaggregation of data around student outcomes and use that to boost outcomes the nation's most underserved students,. 

By Shalina Chatlani • May 9, 2018

California joins other states in moving away from remediation courses

Rather than giving them a leg up, developmental courses are a dead end for many students and increase the chances they will drop out.

By James Paterson • May 4, 2018

Gordon Gee: 'The biggest issue facing higher ed is complacency'

Industry leaders discussed how the Higher Education Act should address institutions' difficulties embracing innovation while managing federal regulations during a panel discussion Monday. 

By Shalina Chatlani • April 30, 2018

Advocacy groups call for civil rights considerations in HEA

Dozens of organizations are asking Congress to implement principles of access and tolerance in the nation's higher education policy.  

By Jarrett Carter • April 27, 2018

ASU+GSV 2018: Our recap of the annual higher ed and K-12 innovation showcase

We've rounded up our coverage of last week's summit in San Diego in one location for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018

Don't look to Congress, HEA reauthorization to solve higher ed's quandaries, experts say

A group of higher education leaders at the Ronald Reagan Institute Summit on Education held in Washington, D.C., concluded that as a whole, the industry is performing at a C- to C level.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 13, 2018

U of Chicago police incident again highlights education's need to address biases

Whether confronting racial profiling by university police departments or overrepresentation of black students in national suspension rates, much work remains to achieve equity and inclusion. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 10, 2018

Trump’s community college gaffe, pop culture in curriculum: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with a look at how Houston ISD is approaching community schools and more here!

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018

Kentucky legislators target tenure

Could a movement among college systems nationwide embolden their approach?

By Jarrett Carter • April 5, 2018

Court sets new standard for campus liability

A California Supreme Court ruling could set the stage for new realities involving student safety and privacy standards. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 27, 2018

Hawaii lawmakers make major changes to open-source textbook bill

New proposal reverses course on textbook open-source cost-saving measure. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2018

Day 2 at SXSWedu 2018: Paul Quinn College’s turnaround, data interoperability and learning science

Students shared their experiences with mindfulness and more as the conference rolled into its second day.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2018

Grand Canyon's nonprofit conversion approved

The Arizona university's switch could be a case study for the resurgence of for-profit institutions under the Trump administration. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018

Can public higher education effectively fight for its survival?

A Louisiana State University professor takes his state's public universities to task, saying a lack of mobilized advocacy is to blame for their decimated condition.

By Jarrett Carter • March 6, 2018