Online education's reputation jumps, survey says

Nearly half of adults equated online and in-person quality, a liberal think tank finds. But respondents largely said online education should cost less.

By Rick Seltzer • July 26, 2022

Last week's big number: 45,000 students

A recap of last week's major higher ed news starts with a merger between National and Northcentral universities.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • July 25, 2022

Inside one of the nation's few hybrid J.D. programs

Shannon Gardner, Syracuse law school's associate dean for online education, talks about the inaugural graduates and how the program has evolved.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 22, 2022

Last week's big number: $975,000

A recap of last week's major higher ed news looks at the new University of Michigan president's compensation and contract.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • July 18, 2022

We must invest in Black colleges' digital future

Complete College America leaders share what they heard about digital infrastructure needs from students, faculty and administrators at HBCUs.

By Yolanda Watson Spiva and Dhanfu E. Elston • July 18, 2022

Ransomware attacks surge in education sector

Colleges and universities are particularly challenged as repercussions of ransomware hit them harder and longer than other organizations.

By Matt Kapko • July 14, 2022

Faculty members support open access, don't trust research fraud protections, survey finds

Educators also increasingly prize college libraries' contributions to student success.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 14, 2022

'We're not building a MOOC'

A Deloitte manager talks about efforts to develop an online platform for historically Black colleges and universities — from its vision to design hurdles.

By Rick Seltzer • July 8, 2022

How a new online platform aims to expand HBCU digital learning

A UNCF executive talks about efforts to launch HBCUv, an “online learning ecosystem” for historically Black colleges and universities. 

By Rick Seltzer • July 1, 2022

Tech skill proficiency dropped 'significantly' in 2021, report says

A lack of hard skills and high demand have contributed to talent shortages. Learner focus has shifted to "human skills," a new Coursera report finds.

By Kathryn Moody • June 16, 2022

Last week’s big number: 70 bills to restrict college instruction

A recap of last week's major higher ed news includes an argument against laws targeting classrooms and shows how much colleges relied on relief funding.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • June 13, 2022

How to address cyber threats against higher ed

Colleges are high-value targets for cyberattacks. Leaders who prepare now will be better positioned if one comes, write KPMG experts.

By David Gagnon, Tony Hubbard and Kathy Cruz • June 6, 2022

Ed tech must listen to educators

Instructors need more than efficiency software, a Course Hero vice president argues. They need technology that complements their student success work.

By Sean Michael Morris • May 23, 2022

Ed tech startup Class to acquire virtual classroom tool from Blackboard

Once the deal closes, Class will serve more than 1,750 clients and have more than 300 employees. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 19, 2022

Students, higher ed leaders diverge on post-COVID priorities

Survey says a quarter of North American colleges indicate they will stick to in-person teaching, but most students prefer a mixed course load.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 17, 2022

Udemy’s chief learning officer shapes training for 1,400 employees — and millions of users

"Any good leader, a learning leader, is a systems thinker," according to Melissa Daimler.

By Carla Bell • May 13, 2022

White House eyes digital divide with discount for low-income families

Almost 40% of American households will be eligible for subsidies lowering internet costs to no more than $30 a month under the $14.2 billion program. 

By Anna Merod • May 11, 2022

Zovio in danger of delisting from Nasdaq

The University of Arizona Global Campus servicer's stock price fell below required levels. It will be removed if it doesn't rebound by the fall.

By Rick Seltzer • May 9, 2022

2U continues consumer-centric pivot as Q1 losses widen

The company said its recent acquisition of edX will help improve marketing costs, though those expenses increased in its latest quarterly earnings report.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 6, 2022

College contracts with OPMs need better oversight, watchdog says

Reviews don't adequately assess whether deals with online program managers comply with federal law, the U.S. Government Accountability Office found. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 5, 2022

For-profit coding school BloomTech sued over alleged misrepresented job placement rates

The boot camp, formerly known as Lambda School, has been dogged by allegations it doesn't deliver the education or careers it promises.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 18, 2022

How online programs can keep students from disengaging and help them feel they belong

Student belonging is an ongoing process that requires outreach and a good user experience, writes a researcher and communications expert at WGU Labs.

By Nicole Barbaro • April 18, 2022

University of Arizona Global Campus loses access to GI Bill benefits

Experts warn of mass student exodus if the university doesn't soon regain access, even as it offers grants to affected students.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2022

Ukraine conflict spotlights organizations' need for cyber resilience

In the crosshairs: critical infrastructure and institutions with global operations.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 25, 2022

Calbright faces another attempt from lawmakers to close the college

State lawmaker seeks to pull the plug on the online-only institution after only a few years and redirect its funding to California's community colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2022