Trump budget proposal protects Pell, HBCUs amid $9.2B Ed Dept cut

TRIO, GearUp and other programs are in jeopardy amid calls for some of the steepest cuts to the U.S. Department of Education in history.

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017

Rubio higher ed reform proposal calls for support of alternative providers

A bipartisan plan to extend federal support to a wider range of institutions may have a stronger chance two years after it was introduced to little fanfare in Congress.

By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017

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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

STEM research for undergrads can have big impact

Students that undertake research experiences during their undergraduate studies are more likely to commit to their chosen field, according to a new report.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017

New report spells out ESSA's big boost to dual enrollment high school programs

Dual enrollment courses, where students earn college credit while still in high school, are on the rise — and new funding could let even more schools take advantage.

By Stephen Noonoo • March 14, 2017

Pennsylvania looks to nonprofit for recommendations on consolidations, closure

Feedback could help the state save billions in higher ed spending but could erase valuable American history in the process. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017

Chicago State settles latest lawsuit for $4.3M

The embattled institution finally wraps up a longstanding whistleblower case filed by a former executive. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017

Florida lawmakers target state university foundations on spending

State legislators are questioning if international trips, high salaries and wealth building are the appropriate use of funds from public institutions' foundations.

By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017

Obamacare repeal could be bad for business

The elimination of the employee mandate might be celebrated, but could students soon be forced to choose between healthcare and education costs?

By Jarrett Carter • March 10, 2017

Wednesday at SXSWedu 2017: NYC's equity bet and liberal arts 2.0

Author Tim Ferriss was keynote speaker on day three, and there was no shortage of great sessions as the conference rolled into its second-to-last day.

By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2017

Missouri higher ed system faces scrutiny over executive bonuses, perks

Financial dealings at the state's system run countercultural to legislative claims of economic hardship for higher ed. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2017

Revised travel ban presents same problems for colleges

A new version of the controversial guidance on travel restriction from six countries presents familiar obstacles for college students and faculty. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 8, 2017

Tuesday at SXSWedu: Higher ed access and future-ready librarians

We've got you covered with more session recaps and announcements from the second day of Austin's annual ed innovation extravaganza.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2017

Ecclesia College at center of political kickback controversy

A top campus executive is implicated in a vast network of alleged financial fraud involving a former elected official. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

Revenue declines in 24 states could lead to massive cuts in higher ed

States like Iowa, Louisiana and Missouri say that a decrease in tax revenue will result in lower higher ed investments, and other states may not be far behind.

By Jarrett Carter • March 7, 2017

Monday at SXSWedu 2017: Equity and teachers as innovation engines

Couldn't make it to Austin? We've got you covered with some quick session recaps and a rundown of several news releases.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2017

Scholars call for dramatic changes to Higher Ed Act

An association of academics says Congress must act quickly to reform several elements of the federal guidance document on public support for higher ed.

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

West Virginia amends personnel laws for higher ed layoffs

The state's public institutions now have more latitude for payscale management and termination policy, but some critics argue that it makes it more difficult to keep top talent in the state. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 2, 2017

Trump signs two new bills to boost women in STEM, entrepreneurship

NASA and the National Science Foundation will be key to spurring more learning and career development in critical science and technological industries under the new laws.

By Jarrett Carter • March 1, 2017

Maryland has spent more than $2M in legal fees defending against discrimination suit

The state's higher education commission has amassed a large bill for legal fees in a battle over program duplication involving its four historically black colleges.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 27, 2017

Activism on the rise among college faculty

New organizations are pushing old issues to the forefront of political discussion and controversy.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Could California's state universities see a tuition-free future?

A new study advocates for tax increases as a means of subsidizing tuition for all families in the state. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Federal tax rebate program outpaces Pell Grant spending by $4.1B

Families who typically would not need the federal support for college access are gaining more in rebates than those dependent upon grants for college affordability. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 24, 2017

Will Trump administration spur or stagnate higher ed tech innovation?

Campaign promises and deregulation efforts could provide opportunities for growth in the ed tech sector.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017

Legislator proposes political balance in faculty hiring

Iowa is the latest state to consider a bill that would infuse politics into academic personnel decisions. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 23, 2017

ESSA, bathrooms and academic mythbusting: The week’s most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to affirm higher ed's value to the public and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2017