Simplifying FAFSA isn't so simple

Reformers are split on how many questions are enough, or too little, and how often the federal aid application should be completed.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2015

House GOP budget would freeze Pell grants, reverse expansion

The Republican budget aims to make the program 'sustainable' and calls for significant cuts.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2015

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Education Department eyeing parallel rating systems for higher ed

One of the proposed systems would offer information for consumers, while the other would focus on data for policy makers.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2015

California community colleges create pathway to HBCUs

The partnership could prove especially beneficial for historically black colleges and universities that have struggled with enrollment in recent years.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2015

Tennessee Promise leads to federal aid application boost in state

The number of Tennessee students filing for federal financial aid jumped 19% from 2014 to 2015.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 18, 2015

Brown students protest handling of sexual assault cases

The students rallied against a recent decision to throw out a case after faulty toxicology reports.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 17, 2015

Stanford president expects more digital in higher ed

John Hennessy spoke at the American Council on Education's annual gathering Sunday night.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2015

Grad union organizing efforts get a boost in NYC

The National Labor Relations Board overturned a previous decision that dismissed the students’ petitions.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2015

Institutions beyond Oklahoma take closer look at Greek organizations

The latest fraternity contoversy, involving a racist chant by the University of Oklahoma’s SAE chapter has prompted wider inspection of campus environments.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2015

Campus presidents speak on race, sexual assault, school finances

Gallup Education surveyed 647 college and university administrators across the range of institution types.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2015

MOOCs, PowerSchool, and Gates: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the potential future of large lecture hall classes, Instructure's PowerSchool integration, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2015

Long-serving congressman joins Cengage Learning after leaving House

Former California Rep. George Miller will counsel the higher ed content and services company after nearly 35 years in politics.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 13, 2015

U.S. Education Department planning open, online skills academy

The announcement came in a blog post promoting open educational resources.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 13, 2015

The days of giant lecture hall courses may be numbered

Disruptions including the Obama administration's proposal for free community college stand to change the higher ed business model.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 12, 2015

Fraud lands Carnegie Career College founders behind bars

The duo was found guilty of fraudulently collecting $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 12, 2015

Congresswoman seeks to close student privacy ‘loophole’

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education questioning FERPA’s reach to campus counseling records.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 12, 2015

Gates Foundation identifies four focus areas for higher ed policy

The foundation outlined its strategy in a paper about post-secondary advocacy priorities.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 12, 2015

NYU avoids strike, reaching deal with unionized grad students

The university recognized the revived union in 2013 but just announced the tentative agreement Tuesday.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 11, 2015

Obama signs 'student aid bill of rights'

The president's latest commitment comes with changes to make paying off student loans easier.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 11, 2015

Jill Biden promotes benefits of community college at SXSWedu

The second lady of the United States promoted the Obama administration's plans for free community college and a student loan 'bill of rights' at the Austin conference.

By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2015

University of Tennessee athletics department facing scrutiny

A former student life administrator accused the department of interfering with student discipline cases of athletes.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 10, 2015

For-profit Trident University International trimming term length

Eight-week 'Fastrac' terms will soon be available as an alternative to its traditional 12-week programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 10, 2015

iPads to make skipping class harder for Lynn University students

The Florida university will use the devices' location tracking to monitor attendance starting next spring.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 10, 2015

Obama unites higher ed, employers, and local governments in TechHire initiative

The administration's latest workforce initiative will focus on providing adults with skills in high-demand IT fields.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 10, 2015

Colleges holding off on action tied to Common Core

While higher ed has supported the K-12 shift to higher standards, institutions haven’t figured out how to respond on their own campuses.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 9, 2015