U of Illinois System flagship to drop residential MBA amid shift to online

Enrollment in its two-year "iMBA" nearly tripled from 2016 to 2019 as more business schools move online to generate interest in their programs.

By James Paterson • May 29, 2019

Moody's identifies 'growing' cyber threat on college campuses

Budget constraints may make it difficult for colleges to keep up their defenses as attacks grow more complex, analysts write.

By James Paterson • May 24, 2019

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

2U revises graduate segment outlook as admit rates decline

Although colleges' selectivity is shifting the OPM's growth plans, enrollment gains in its graduate and short-course segments drove a strong quarter.

By Hallie Busta • May 8, 2019

Adtalem, Northeastern to offer AI certificate course

A new partnership between the former for-profit college operator and the university's business school is likely to expand to include corporate training.

By James Paterson • May 8, 2019

How boot camps are bringing skills training to college

We talked with Trilogy founder and CEO Dan Sommer about his firm's plans with 2U and new ways its offerings can be integrated into higher ed.

By Hallie Busta • May 3, 2019

Will California's online community college open on time?

The state hatched an ambitious plan for an Oct. 1 start date, but the institution still must develop curriculum, make key hires and become accredited. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 1, 2019

Arizona State students demand Cengage partnership investigated

A deal between the university and the publisher is under fire after a professor alleged students were required to pay to turn in homework on a tech platform.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2019

After raising $103M, MOOC-provider Coursera eyes global expansion

The infusion comes as the company and its competitors use their open-course model to grow demand for online graduate certificates and degrees.

By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2019

9 universities partner to craft standards for digital records

The group includes Harvard, MIT and UC Berkeley and Irvine, and is exploring how tech like blockchain can make student records easier to verify and share.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 23, 2019

Purdue adds two corporate education partners

Eli Lilly and Cisco Systems will get custom programming from the arrangement, which sees the university looking to merge on-campus and online curriculum.

By James Paterson • April 23, 2019

2U branches out in higher ed as more OPMs eye diversification

With big revenue goals, the company is strategically adding offerings to expand work with existing customers and attract new ones. It's not alone.

By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019

IBM to offer tech skills training with U of Louisville

The first of four similar partnerships by IBM brings courses in emerging fields such as AI and data science to an economy being reshaped by automation.

By James Paterson • April 22, 2019

Colleges rethink student services for online learners

As institutions enroll more remote adult students, they are realizing advising, career services and other supports must be available around the clock.

By Wayne D'Orio • April 17, 2019

Adtalem buys financial services training unit for $121M

The acquisition comes as the for-profit college operator looks to strengthen its position in professional education. 

By Hallie Busta • April 16, 2019

Why Arizona State is using a for-profit to help expand workforce partnerships

The venture launches as colleges across the U.S. look to add adult learners through strategic growth online.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 16, 2019

Southern New Hampshire U to add West Coast operations center

The online powerhouse is looking to hire around 350 staff members to support students in Western time zones as competition for digital learners heats up. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2019

WGU adds remedial education platform

The online nonprofit's move to add a new pathway for prospective students comes as online education providers expand and look to lock down markets.

By James Paterson • April 10, 2019

2U adds boot camps with $750M Trilogy acquisition

The deal lets the OPM embed technical skills in all of its courses and programs, providing a key benefit as it moves into workforce education.

By Hallie Busta • April 8, 2019

Outsourcing is growing at most campuses, college leaders say

Facing budget crunches, more colleges are turning toward outside firms to build facilities and help them expand online, according to a new survey. 

By James Paterson • March 28, 2019

Getting past the 'false dichotomy' in online learning

Marni Baker Stein, chief academic officer at Western Governors University, discusses a "tension" between traditional and new models of higher ed.

By Hallie Busta • March 28, 2019

7 education companies partner to improve credential data sharing

Credly, Credential Engine and others will work with colleges and other education providers to translate program information into a common language. 

By James Paterson • March 28, 2019

Report: Online learning growth continues, but opportunities for improvement remain

Uptake of online classes and programs varies across institutions, with more colleges expected to add new credentials and turn to third parties for help.

By James Paterson • March 27, 2019

Arizona State and partner launch InStride workforce education platform

The university and a private equity firm have released more details on the anticipated initiative to connect institutions and employers.

By Hallie Busta • Updated April 8, 2019

Could a regulatory overhaul open up the gates for competency-based education?

The Ed Department's push to redefine the credit hour could make it easier to launch alternative programs, but stakeholders say safeguards are still needed.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 14, 2019

5 ideas for change in higher ed from SXSW EDU

Improving career services, being strategic about online growth and getting to know the full student can help institutions stay relevant.

By Hallie Busta • March 11, 2019