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

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

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

SXSW EDU 2019: Why digital transformation in higher ed is not 'an open playing field'

Tightening budgets and changing student demographics are important drivers, but the threat of oversight may be the biggest catalyst of all.

By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2019

Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk

More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.

By James Paterson • March 7, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Taking OER to the next level

Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze discusses the growing push to compete with traditional publishers by crowd sourcing quality and adding teaching tools.

By Hallie Busta • March 6, 2019

Fearing 'existential threat,' U of Massachusetts unveils plans for national online platform

The system is hoping the new venture, targeting adult learners, will help it stave off looming enrollment declines that are stressing institutions of all sizes.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2019

As enrollment wavers, law schools look to expand online

Virtual classes and programs are tapping new revenue streams and preparing faculty for the future of legal education.

By Hallie Busta • March 4, 2019

As traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift

Online program managers are answering colleges' calls for flexibility as more institutions, including state systems like SUNY, plant flags in the space.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2019

Do universities need to go national to stay relevant?

A new report argues regional colleges, especially those without specializations, are prime targets "to be gobbled up" by national institutions. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 28, 2019

US News wants to rank law schools by scholarly impact

Plans for a list ordering schools by faculty members' citations and publications has drawn criticism from some corners of the legal community.

By James Paterson • Feb. 21, 2019

Papa John's offers employees free degrees through Purdue Global

The Dough & Degrees program is the latest example of a company subsidizing its employees' postsecondary education through an online college.

By Kathryn Moody , Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 21, 2019