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Another study links college campus reopenings and local coronavirus outbreaks
The researchers examined 30 schools, around half of which saw cases spike within the first two weeks of fall classes.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Our biggest stories of 2020
More younger students are going to online colleges, a growing role for OPMs and other deep dives from the year.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with the impact of COVID-19, colleges need to be careful when navigating how increased use of technology in educations is going to impact their students.
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Southern New Hampshire sets annual tuition at $10K and $15K for in-person degrees
The university teased the change earlier this year as a way to make college more affordable in the pandemic's wake.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Are MOOCs getting a second wind as colleges look online for gen ed classes?
Several companies offering premade virtual courses are seeing more interest from investors and schools, which could solidify an uncertain business model.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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What can community colleges learn from a Great Recession grant program?
Several schools used TAACCCT funds to support collaboration and reach more students. A new report shares takeaways.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Sponsored by CengageHow to support a digital transformation institution-wide
Learn from higher education leaders and faculty as they share how their institutions were able to successfully transition to remote learning.
By Kallum Gagnier • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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U of Arizona finalizes Ashford acquisition. What's next?
Faculty shared ideas for moving forward and Arizona's president raised a new way to absorb the for-profit college during a meeting ahead of the deal's close.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 01, 2020 -
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Deep DiveWhy 4-year colleges are tapping Amazon to help deliver cloud computing degrees
Amazon Web Services is one of a handful of tech employers, including Google and Microsoft, helping colleges offer credentials in the field.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Noodle snaps up HotChalk assets, growing marketing capacity
The decision helps the OPM expand its internal services as consolidation across the sector continues.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Ashford U's accreditor signs off on ownership change
The new entity must be "differentiated effectively" from the University of Arizona and its affiliates, the WASC Senior College and University Commission said.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: How Southern New Hampshire is getting tuition to $10K per year
Paul LeBlanc gives an update on the university's progress toward a goal of offering students a lower price point and a wider range of modalities.
By Paul LeBlanc • Nov. 10, 2020 -
Justice Dept investigates Walden U over claims of misrepresentation
The agency's probe could complicate Adtalem Global Education's plans to buy the university for $1.5 billion.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 05, 2020 -
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Western Governors spins off college readiness program as a nonprofit
The move helps open the new online academy up to work with other colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 05, 2020 -
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American Public Education's purchase of Rasmussen U grows nursing footprint
The $329 million deal comes as more for-profit colleges look to expand in healthcare education.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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These companies are redesigning 'Zoom University'
Two startups run by ed tech experts are tailoring videoconferencing software for use in virtual college classrooms, but their approaches differ.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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2U, Netflix partner to bring tuition-free boot camps to HBCU
Up to 130 students and recent alumni from Virginia's Norfolk State University will be able to enroll in the fully online programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow COVID-19 is changing the business of online learning for colleges
The sector went remote in a flash. We explore how the changes could impact the kind of virtual instruction schools offer.
By Natalie Schwartz , Hallie Busta , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHands-on professional programs weigh a future online
The pandemic forced disciplines such as medicine and law to make unforeseen and unprecedented adjustments that may stick around.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveDid colleges' quick move online ready faculty for a long-term shift?
You can't "unexpand what people now know," one instructor said. But logistics, cost and burnout are likely barriers to permanent virtual expansion.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveColleges look to OPMs as pandemic intensifies shift online
The companies are helping schools quickly move online while laying groundwork for future business, accelerating pre-pandemic trends.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Faculty confidence in online learning grew this summer, survey finds
However, instructors say they want more hands-on practice with teaching digitally and help supporting students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 06, 2020 -
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The shift online has colleges looking to share courses
Dozens of institutions have joined consortia for exchanging online classes since the pandemic began, and new options have sprung up.
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College faculty, officials feel prepared to teach online: report
A survey of nearly 900 instructors and administrators looks at the pandemic's impact on attitudes toward online learning.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 23, 2020 -
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Noodle Partners teams with for-profit college operator to launch tuition benefit platform
WorkforceEdge intends to make it easier for companies to offer educational benefits to their workers and track their progress.
By Natalie Schwartz • UPDATED: Sept. 21, 2020 at 10:09 a.m. -
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Grand Canyon Education announces MOU with Valparaiso U
The proposed partnership for online and hybrid healthcare and grad programs is part of the public company's shift from for-profit college operator to OPM.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 01, 2020
