Campus mental health forums pay off, study shows

When students can openly talk about mental health issues, they can support peers in an atmosphere with less stigma.

By James Paterson • June 29, 2018

New approaches to boosting faculty member diversity

With a big diversity gap, California Lutheran University paid consultants $100,000 and restructured the candidate pipeline, among other things.

By James Paterson • June 28, 2018

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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

6 strategies for a successful college merger

Veteran college president also says the new institution needs to stand out competitively after the merger.

By James Paterson • June 27, 2018

Will SCOTUS ruling on union fees impact higher education?

The Supreme Court ruled public sector union fees are unconstitutional — a decision that may mean that professors, graduate employees and staff will have less say in how their institutions are run, one expert says. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 27, 2018

Summer enrollment up, thanks to increased Pell Grant availability

A move by Congress last year to make funding year-round has boosted summer session numbers at some institutions.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

Top U.S. colleges should expand enrollment, expert says

Comparing American institutions' limited student bodies with those of leading international colleges, Jeffrey Selingo argues the U.S. needs more capacity.

By James Paterson • June 22, 2018

U of Washington to pay $127,000 to settle free speech lawsuit

The College Republicans alleged that a security fee they had to pay for an event was unfair.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

HR function increasingly critical to higher ed's mission

Creative new ways for finding and retaining valuable employees are more important than ever for colleges and universities.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Connecticut community colleges to merge in two stages

The Board of Regents is expected to approve the proposal to initially develop three regional structures.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2018

Perkins Act, with CTE focus, gaining momentum in Senate

With career and technical education in the national spotlight, a Senate committee may act soon on reauthorization.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

No consensus on how to handle free speech on campuses

Some faculty members recommend firm policies so there are clear restrictions and outcomes.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

U of Michigan: Lawsuit presents ‘false caricature’ of its free speech policies

The university denies restricting any students from expressing their views, noting conservative speakers have been allowed on campus.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2018

Study shows support for low-income students pays off

A report documents that one university's initiative helped enroll thousands more students per year.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Lawsuit claims Harvard ranked Asian-American applicants lower for personal traits

The suit charges the university violated Asian-Americans' civil rights by systematically discriminating against them with a soft quota.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

How liberal arts colleges are making their case

The institutions are promoting the value of liberal arts, reporting that employers want their graduates' skills and that graduates earn comparable incomes.

By James Paterson • June 18, 2018

Another community college approved for bachelor's degrees

Some 90 community colleges nationwide now offer four-year programs, concerning some traditional baccalaureate institutions.

By James Paterson • June 15, 2018

Colleges consider value of limiting students' roommate choice

A variety of standards are in place at institutions, from students having no choice to more than half selecting roommates like themselves.

By James Paterson • June 14, 2018

Ohio State to allow some officers to carry concealed guns

The policy exempts campus and other police from state law restricting concealed weapons.

By James Paterson • June 13, 2018

5 keys to boosting student retention

Strategies range from building a sense of belonging to generating robust data analytics to helping with parking tickets.

By James Paterson • June 11, 2018

Universities paid $10.5M to settle harassment claims

The claims involve 22 institutions and systems and 59 settlements during the past two years.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Pennsylvania system loosens control over college offerings as budgets tighten

Consultant recommends fast-tracking majors at smaller state institutions to help boost enrollment.

By James Paterson • June 8, 2018

Wisconsin to examine practices after rehiring of accused sexual harasser

An associate dean accused of sexual harassment at one University of Wisconsin campus is hired by another campus in the system.

By James Paterson • June 6, 2018

State authorization rule to be delayed for two more years

The Department of Education confirms continuing limbo for distance education offerings. 

By Autumn A. Arnett , Jarrett Carter • May 30, 2018

Examining racism can lead to ideal free speech climate on campus

A free speech advocate provides examples of campuses where debate over constitutional rights is couched outside of necessary dialog on race and discrimination. 

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018

Colleges strengthen professor-student relationship rules in midst of #MeToo movement

Institutions are taking strong steps to avoid perceptions of lax culture on sexual harassment and assault.

By Jarrett Carter • May 29, 2018