Education Department’s new third-party servicers definition won’t go into effect until September

Regulators extended the deadline to report certain outsourced contracts by four months amid confusion about which entities are covered under new guidelines.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 28, 2023

E-learning provider Udemy cuts 10% of its workforce

The news may come as a jolt to the learning and development space.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2023

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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

Grand Canyon Education CEO defends tuition-share agreements

Brian Mueller made the comments just one day after the Education Department said it would review guidance allowing such deals.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 17, 2023

Why private companies are crucial to innovations in online education

The CEO of 2U, a company that helps colleges run online programs and owns the edX platform, responds to criticism against his sector. 

By Chip Paucek • Feb. 16, 2023

Worries run high about digital credentials’ expense, academic degrees’ relevance for STEM jobs, survey finds

Credentials’ promise and possible pitfalls weigh on students and employees alike, finds survey based on 14,000 interviews in 13 countries.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 14, 2023

Coursera doubles down on degrees despite recent declines

Although the company has seen revenue dip for degree programs, officials believe they will pick back up in 2023 as they fill classes for new offerings.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 10, 2023

FTC approves order requiring Chegg to tighten data security

The ed tech provider experienced four security breaches since 2017, exposing sensitive data of millions of its customers and employees.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2023

DeLauro: For-profit online program management companies are the new predators in higher education

The ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee calls for an end to OPM tuition sharing based on enrollment.

By Rosa DeLauro • Jan. 31, 2023

Proctoring companies erode trust between students and faculty with claims of widespread cheating

It’s time to reject proctoring software and rebuild the relationships between students and professors, one student argues.

By Emma Ross • Jan. 23, 2023

Noodle acquires Hubble Studios, South Africa-based learning design firm

The deal will help the company tap into the international education market and build its roster of corporate clients, it said. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 19, 2023

President Speaks: To put students first, colleges need to rethink the OPM model

Paul Pastorek, president of the University of Arizona Global Campus, explains why his institution cut ties with Zovio, a former online program manager. 

By Paul Pastorek • Dec. 12, 2022

The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far

These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022

Coursera announces layoffs as revenue growth slows

CEO Jeff Maggioncalda said Coursera is “entering a different chapter now” amid cooling enthusiasm for ed tech companies.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 10, 2022

FTC slams Chegg for chronic, ‘careless security’

The online tutoring and book rental company suffered four data breaches from 2017 to 2020. One exposed about 40 million customers’ personal information.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 1, 2022

Zovio shareholders approve plan to go out of business

Shareholders for the former University of Arizona Global Campus contractor approved a plan that will have it selling off remaining assets and dissolving.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 25, 2022

Are OPMs meeting college officials’ expectations?

New research from UPCEA and the University of Louisville explores what colleges like — and what they don’t —  about online program managers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2022

IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 21, 2022

‘Executive education is getting much broader’

The new president of university partnerships at online education company Emeritus talks about growth plans and the direction of the sector.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 2, 2022

ABA cleans up accreditation rules surrounding distance education for law schools

Changes give students flexibility to attend remotely in some cases, but the ABA is cautious about relaxing rules requiring most to be in classrooms.

By Lilah Burke • Aug. 31, 2022

Last week’s big number: 8 million borrowers in line for automatic debt forgiveness

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news starts with President Joe Biden’s long-anticipated student debt relief plan.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 29, 2022

Test proctoring room scans violated college student’s privacy, judge rules

The Fourth Amendment protects against government intrusions into the home, including by online proctoring tools, a federal judge found.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2022

Skillsoft adds Coursera integration, citing demand for deep learning libraries

The company said it sees value in partnering with other industry leaders.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 19, 2022

Last week’s big number: 40% of online officers foresee a hybrid instruction mix sticking for undergrads

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news begins with a look at a survey of chief online officers.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 15, 2022

Last week’s big number: Up to $40M for restructuring

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news starts with costs that online program manager 2U expects as it executes layoffs and a strategic pivot.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 8, 2022

President Speaks: What Agnes Scott College learned about recreating in-person experiences online

The private women’s college prides itself on offering in-person experiences, but it had to switch gears during the early days of the pandemic.

By Leocadia I. Zak • Aug. 8, 2022