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. 5, 2020

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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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

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

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

How 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

Did 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

Hands-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

Colleges 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

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. 6, 2020

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.

By Alia Wong • Updated Oct. 5, 2020

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

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

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. 1, 2020

Moody's: Coronavirus is accelerating shift to online education

Analysts point to several recent deals that indicate public universities will continue investing in distance learning even after the pandemic subsides.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 27, 2020

U of Arizona and Ashford are the latest case study in online expansion

Faculty pushed back on officials' plan to buy the for-profit university as a way to quickly scale online, while regents are promising oversight. 

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 25, 2020

U of Arizona faculty resisted Ashford deal, letter shows

A missive obtained by Arizona Public Media indicates several professors implored the university to call off the arrangement.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 8, 2020

2U reports 'unprecedented demand,' but challenges lurk ahead for OPMs

Although the pandemic has been a boon for distance education, online program managers can still expect headwinds.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 4, 2020

U of Arizona to buy Ashford, setting up an online affiliate for adult learners

The deal is similar to that between Purdue and Kaplan universities and comes as more public institutions look to expand online.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 3, 2020

How colleges with hybrid instruction can support online students this fall

Using the right technology, setting clear expectations and being mindful of the differences between in-person and remote learning are key, experts say.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 22, 2020

Calbright teams up with a 2-year college to help students transfer

The news comes just weeks after California lawmakers attempted to defund the online school.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 21, 2020

UMass partners with Brandman to expand online

The public university system is one of the latest to set its sights on online expansion to stave off expected enrollment declines.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 17, 2020

Is this the end of the road for Calbright?

State lawmakers moved to defund the online college, but the governor and community college system's chancellor say they still support it.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 10, 2020

Virtual training tips from a master trainer

Online teaching has been a new experience for many instructors; learn tips to help moving forward. 

May 26, 2020

Ed Dept extends online education flexibilities to year end

The agency's latest guidance continues leeway for colleges to use distance education, but some say it should require more reporting.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 18, 2020

What's Next: Will the pandemic dampen interest in tuition benefit programs?

Before COVID-19, employers were leaning into free or heavily subsidized education benefits. We look at how the crisis could affect demand.

By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2020