Can need-blind admissions help increase campus diversity?

Some colleges are eliminating financial need as a factor in admission decisions, seeing boosts in diversity as a result. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Looking beyond Fisher v. University of Texas

With the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of UT-Austin, colleges have a path forward in admissions.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Study: Rising student fees outpace tuition increases

New research by a Seton Hall University professor reveals student fees at public colleges and universities have increased at a faster rate than tuition over the last decade. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Louisville board controversy leads to lawsuit against Kentucky governor

The state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Matt Bevin for the second time in three months in defense of higher education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Colleges prioritize affordability for first-year students

Several colleges and universities are developing new programs to reduce the cost of higher education for first-year freshmen and transfer students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

ACICS announces blue ribbon panel to correct oversight issues

The move by the major accreditor of for-profit colleges is seemingly a last effort to save its standing with the US Department of Education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Report: Higher ed requires drastic changes to remain competitive for students

The study suggests the economic downturn will require institutions to incorporate comptency-based learning, online education and predictive analytics to remain competive.

By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016

Report: Medicaid costs negatively impact public higher ed funding

State Medicaid spending has boxed out allocations for public higher education for the last 30 years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016

How 'Brexit' could impact higher education

As Great Britain moves toward a vote for its place in the European Union, officials are concerned about the potential global impact on higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016

AAUP sanctions U of Iowa for 'biased' presidential search

The national association of professors has unanimously rejected the university's controversial search and hiring of businessman Bruce Harreld.

By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016

California ties public higher ed funding increases to in-state enrollment

The state is offering more than $30 million in budget increases to its public university systems to recruit more in-state students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

U of Wyoming declares financial crisis

A downturn in tax revenue left the state's flagship school facing $40 million in budget cuts over the next two years.

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Should law schools consider shutting their doors?

Enrollment declines and the continuing decimation of the legal industry are placing increasing hardship on law schools nationwide. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 20, 2016

Innovative university ideathons can help shape the next-generation workplace

Along with science and tech research, higher ed must also embrace and implement student-centric, team-oriented, solutions-focused and cross-disciplinary approaches to innovation.

By Vikram Jandhyala, vice president for innovation & Kevin Mihata, associate dean for educational programs, University of Washington • June 17, 2016

Small colleges facing biggest challenges with enrollment

Smaller colleges with 5,000 students or less are declining while larger institutions are incrementally growing.

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

Like Australia, the UK offers its own lessons in boosting college access

Despite increasing costs for higher education, the United Kingdom has also increased access for low-income students. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 17, 2016

What the US can learn about college access from Australia

Australia is working to increase its college student enrollment by offering more affordable education to a broad range of international student applicants. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Ed Dept calls for termination of for-profit accreditor

The US Department of Education have proposed that the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools be shut down.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Higher ed leaders talk education's role in bridging international divides

UNC System President Margaret Spellings and UT-Austin President Gregory Fenves discussed the value of education in connecting the United States, Canada and Mexico.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Obstacles to four-year transfer persist for community college students

While a majority of community college students want to transfer in pusuit of a four-year degree, bad advising and a lack of clarity on transferrable credits often binds the process.

By Jarrett Carter • June 16, 2016

Small colleges offer big returns on social mobility

Smaller institutions often create culture and infrastructure that empowers underserved students to bust streotypes and devalue statistics on learning outcomes. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 15, 2016

Ed Dept targets predatory, financially risky colleges

The US Department of Education announced a new proposal Monday to increase institutional accountability for finances and value of a degree. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Campus rape stats rankings stir controversy

A recent Washington Post article ranked schools according to their most recent data on reported rapes, a list that some say distorts and works against changing campus culture.

By Jarrett Carter • June 14, 2016

Gen ed curricula redesigns challenge long-held values

SUNY-Buffalo and the University of Virginia are rethinking their approaches to general education requirements to better reflect needed skills and theoretical knowledge.

By Jarrett Carter • June 13, 2016

Mizzou high school helping to rebuild university's diversity branding

The university says its blended high school is an important factor in building diversity and international imprint. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 10, 2016