Through the looking glass: Higher ed experts weigh in on industry’s future

From appropriations to changes in the tax code, many are anxious about what to expect from Washington.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 1, 2016

Texas bullet train project opens doors for campus-corporate partnerships

Students from several public universities have played a major role in the development of the state's major metropolitan transportation initiative. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

Kansas State faces student lawsuit over sexual assault

Two women allege the university ignored pleas to investigate separate off-campus incidents of rape, and say that the inaction is a clear Title IX violation. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

As Trump administration draws closer, faculty step up defense of civility

Professors from several universities are uniting behind ideas of academic preservation and ethics out of concern for a perceived decline in respect for learning culture. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

ACICS fallout forces non-profit college closure in Colorado

Officials at Colorado Heights University say negative trends in higher ed have pushed the campus beyond the brink. 

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 1, 2016

Ed Dept releases 6 best practices for at-risk student engagement

Incentives and intense support are two of the more effective student outreach strategies outlined by the federal agency.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

For-profits expected to flourish under Trump administration

Higher education experts are forecasting better days ahead for the embattled sector. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

How much is too much for presidential travel costs?

A Maryland community college president faces controversy after stakeholders question the price and frequency of her work-related travel. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 30, 2016

DeVos the latest SecEd in a long line without higher ed experience

The Chronicle looks back at the history of leadership in the federal agency overseeing American education, which has long looked to secondary schools for leadership. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 29, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for higher education

Microcredentials and badging disrupted the industry, and the zeroing in on for-profits put all of higher ed on notice. Find out which president's unique outlook earned him Administrator of the Year honors.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 29, 2016

Overtime rule blocked in federal court

Federal guidance on paying specific staff members additional wages for work beyond weekly thresholds has been stayed by a Texas judge. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

UL board ouster could be subject to Supreme Court approval

Kentucky AG Andy Beshear hopes the state's highest court will offer the final word on if Governor Matt Bevin unlawfully removed and replaced an entire cadre of trustees.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 23, 2016

Illinois performance-based funding plan heavy on restricted support

A plan to attach stabilizing appropriations to three public campuses front-loads support for research and human resources.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 21, 2016

SEL, policy uncertainty, and Coursera: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our look at a New Jersey school's digital transformation and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2016

Survey: 70% of colleges lack plan to eliminate admissions bias

While many schools believe in fair and equitable admissions for students, a large percentage who admit that bias is a possibility in student selection have no plan to counter its effects. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump administration causes concern for growing international student population

International student enrollment in the U.S. is at a record high, but concern for safety and respect is also growing among the group. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

Seattle residents debate UW expansion in residential district

A proposal to rezone a residential area adjacent to the university is drawing a mix of support and concern.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 18, 2016

With legalization, college marijuana enterprise stands to increase

Decriminalization in four states offers new possibilities for research and revenue.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Experts forecast for-profit resurgence under Trump administration

Observers say deregulation will re-open the door for another wave of for-profit institutions attracting millions of students nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Students stage walkout protest in support of undocumented citizens

Students demand "sanctuary campuses" in protest of potentially harsh immigration policies from the Trump White House. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Obama officials brace for higher ed overhaul under new administration

Undersecretary of Education Ted Mitchell recently addressed the potential of massive rollback on policies and initiatives created over the last eight years.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 17, 2016

Ohio State signs up for financial performance audit

The flagship institution hopes to generate $400 million in realized savings. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 15, 2016

Could Illinois performance-based funding system set new trend for public institutions?

With budget support remaining tenuous, school officials commit to new standards of enrollment and productivity in exchange for sustained state investment. 

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 14, 2016

Accreditors faces allegations of conflicted interest

A majority of accreditation officials hold employment with member institutions, presenting potential areas of double loyalty.

By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 11, 2016

State referenda could change higher ed's face, too

While the country is talking about what a President Trump means for the future of the nation, voters in 10 states Tuesday decided on measures that might change the face of higher ed in their states.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 9, 2016