US Dept of Ed approves sale of Kaplan to Purdue

Also moving forward is the sale of for-profit Art Institutes to a smaller nonprofit.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 19, 2017

UNC board appears fractured as veterans brace for discord

One group, including several new members, is seemingly aggressively advancing its own agenda without the knowledge of the rest of the body. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 15, 2017

Tech-nically speaking, we can close the skills gap

Darin Early, the President of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, writes about how the state is building the high school to workforce pipeline through career and technical partnerships. 

By Darin Early • Sept. 13, 2017

Legal barriers could derail DeVos plans to overhaul Obama-era campus sexual assault policy

Many components of the previous administration's guidance on sexual assault have been enshrined into law.

By Shalina Chatlani , Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 11, 2017

Discipline and community colleges: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed's efforts to turn around unsustainable business models and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017

How do political tremors affect international higher ed?

Nationalist trends throughout the world can have substantive impacts on international higher education collaboration and enrollment, according to a new policy brief.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 31, 2017

Texas A&M Regents pass robust conflict-of-interest regulations

The new policies are some of the most restrictive in the state.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 25, 2017

Report details pattern of higher ed divestment by state governments

State legislatures significantly cut higher education spending in the aftermath of the Great Recession, and reinvestment since has not kept pace with inflation.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 24, 2017

President Trump may not move on DACA — what does that mean for campus leaders?

The deadline for POTUS to act on the demands of 10 states for a roll back of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy is imminent, and speculation thus far is the president will not yield before the September 5 mark.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 24, 2017

Campus safety report highlights collaboration of state and institutional enforcement

This year 15 states have considered campus sexual assault legislation, with 10 enacted, and another 18 have considered gun safety legislation, with 3 enacted. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 23, 2017

CUNY/SUNY scholarship program spurs caution, optimism at panel

City University of New York Chancellor James Milliken expressed support for a new vision on expanding opportunity and access for the system.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 18, 2017

New GI bill promises lifetime of education benefits for veterans

The new legislation will also help veterans restore lost benefits and make entitlements transferable. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 18, 2017

Is your marketing and application approach appealing to adult learners?

A new report suggests institutions are turning away potential students with off-putting collateral and processes.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 17, 2017

Governors call for greater partnership around workforce development

There's an opportunity for four-year and two-year colleges to work more closely with industry to ensure the degree and certification programs being offered are meeting workforce needs.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 15, 2017

Report finds majors matter more for graduate earnings than institutional brand

A new study of the University of Texas system indicates major, more than institutional brand, matters in post-graduation outcomes, providing an incentive for administrators to examine their program offerings.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 14, 2017

College anxiety and K-12 social media strategy: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017

Presidential salaries at public institutions increasing

Average compensation totaled $521,000, but Texas leads the nation with several leaders earning more than $700,000 annually.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017

University of Florida presidential search committee held private meetings with finalist

For public universities, which is more important: transparency or confidentiality?

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 10, 2017

Late audits lead to federal sanctions for public universities

West Virginia's public university system was recently penalized by the U.S. Department of Education after documents failed to come in on time.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017

Cal State to no longer mandate remedial classes and placement exams

This action comes at a time when many in the industry are questioning academic institutions' value to students.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017

New Mexico to weigh consolidation of state's colleges and universities

The state's 31 public colleges and universities currently operate under 21 governing boards.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 7, 2017

Online growth and blending STEM with arts: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the importance of branding in a school choice environment and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2017

Report: Higher ed funding remains mixed as free speech bills gain popularity

A new report from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities highlights the top financial and policy factors affecting higher education. 

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017

NAICU: Cost of college could go down if institutions collaborate

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is calling on Congress to provide a five-year exemption to antitrust laws for all private, nonprofit colleges and universities. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Aug. 2, 2017

Survey: College business officers are increasingly concerned about financial stability

A new survey from Inside Higher Ed finds many chief business officers feel that the entire higher ed industry is in dire straits.

By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017