How does philanthropy drive the research agenda in higher ed?

Billionaire conservative philanthropist Charles Koch is continuing his prolific run of funding research on free market enterprise on college campuses nationwide.

By Jarrett Carter • June 9, 2016

Professor, publisher clash over stance on open-source education

The professor withdrew a book chapter from publication after Cengage requested the addition of contrary views on affordable access to courses and instructional material.

By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016

Could intense federal scrutiny lead to ITT's collapse?

The US Department of Education is asking ITT to reserve cash assets in the event that the school collapses.

By Jarrett Carter • June 8, 2016

Higher ed leaders share advice for transformative approaches to the job

Focuses on academic realignment, being forward-thinking and increased marketability of grads are key.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2016

ACICS pledges massive reforms in wake of criticism

It may be too little, too late to appease those calling for the group's expulsion from the US Department of Education's roster of accrediting bodies.

By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016

Humanities positions at a premium on college campuses

New data from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences shows dramatic changes over time in the number of humanities professors hired.

By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016

Could colleges be forced to pivot from STEM-focused industrial development?

To keep up with demands of industry, higher ed must teach soft skills.

By Jarrett Carter • June 7, 2016

Title IX sexual assault complaint review finds repeat offenders, community college prevalence

The Chronicle of Higher Education found inconsistencies in what prompts a compliance review from the US Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 6, 2016

Cornell grad students have tentative path to union

Ahead of a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board, Cornell and its grad students have come to an agreement about how to proceed.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

College dreams face the reality of graduation rates

The idea that college is a sure-fire way to 'make it' ignores the sobering statistics about how many students actually graduate with a degree.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

California AG joins call to revoke ACICS approval

Kamala Harris sent a letter urging the US Department of Ed to revoke federal recognition of the leading accreditor of for-profits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 3, 2016

St. Catharine College lays blame for impending closure on Ed Dept

The department withheld financial aid from the small Kentucky college, which administrators say was erroneous and caused an enrollment decline that doomed the school.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

How colleges use real estate to their advantage

Higher ed institutions, as long-term tenants in any area, often look to real estate holdings as an investment opportunity for revenue and neighborhood revitalization benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 2, 2016

CUNY struggles, threatening public higher ed in NYC

Major cuts have left campuses with leaky roofs, inadequate facilities, crowded classrooms, depressed and disillusioned faculty and students, and shuttered programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2016

US Ed Dept taps new law firm to oversee for-profit Zenith

Squire Patton Boggs will serve as the new independent monitor for the company, which took over more than 50 former Corinthian Colleges campuses in 2015.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 31, 2016

Support for single parents could increase college access, success

Hillary Clinton is advocating an expansion of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund into a nationwide program called SPARK.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 31, 2016

UNC will not enforce transgender bathroom law

System President Margaret Spellings said in a legal filing she will not implement any new guidelines or regulations relating to campus bathroom use.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 31, 2016

iPads and lackluster higher ed websites: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on DeVry's leadership shake-up and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • May 27, 2016

Baylor regents find ‘failure’ on sexual assault handling, demote president

The firing of football coach Art Biles may mark a shift in the football-as-king attitude across top-tier Division I institutions, but some wonder why demoted president Ken Starr is retaining any position in administration.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 27, 2016

Seminary challenges reflect growing trend in higher ed

As enrollments continue to decline at theological schools and seminaries, many are increasingly considering mergers, consolidations and campus sales.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 27, 2016

Performance-based funding models perpetuate disparity in higher ed

A new Century Foundation paper recommends that states should instead 'focus on building the resource capacity of the lowest-performing colleges.'

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 27, 2016

Indiana U officials object to new fetal tissue research restrictions

The law would place an unfair burden on academic freedom and threaten the university's viability as a top research institution, officials say.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 26, 2016

States line up to fight Obama over transgender bathroom guidance

One professor says it is the role of academics to help the community at large understand the broader implications of such policies.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 26, 2016

Examining overtime rule's real impact on higher ed

Keeping up with national averages on salary increases would allay concerns over triggering benchmarks, but it could also make more sense to simply pay the hourly rate for overtime logged.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 26, 2016

North Carolina affordability bill draws ire

SB 873 would affect five institutions — four of which serve high minority populations.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 25, 2016