House passes higher ed bills to increase transparency, minority access

The five new bills targeting some of the simpler elements of the Higher Education Act will likely find little resistance in the Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

Moody's: Smaller colleges and universities at greater financial risk

The credit agency says that public and private colleges outside of state flagships and Ivy League schools are struggling to meet enrollment revenue stability marks. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

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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

Cuban officials eager for partnerships with US institutions

Government and higher ed representatives from both countries shared insights into opportunities to improve industry and build knowledge at a recent event in Washington.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

ISTE, cultural literacy and big data ethics: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges can curb the 50% doctoral attrition rate and more here.

By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2016

Texas professors say campus carry law violates constitutional rights, file suit

Can campus carry laws increase the likelihood of violence in classrooms where controversial subjects are being discussed?

By Jarrett Carter • July 7, 2016

Study abroad tragedies present challenges for administrators

Parents of students who have died while studying abroad are pushing for federal intervention in providing information and protections for international student travel.

By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016

'Community college passport' program hopes to improve transfer outcomes

Faculty and academic leaders across more than a dozen states are hoping an expedited transfer program reduces costs and improves outcomes.

By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016

Campuses should broaden ADA compliance focus

Institutions are working to make facilities and technologies ADA-compliant, but often forget about compliance with other, less-common disability possibilities. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 6, 2016

Does the 'five-year plan' hurt economic outcomes?

A new study suggests students who take longer than four years to graduate cost themselves hundreds of thousands in earnings and retirement benefits. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 5, 2016

Will Obama administration leave legacy of bullying on campus sexual assault?

As the president's second term winds down, colleges and universities face new pressures to find and adjudicate sexual assault charges — but what are the real costs of the increased focus?

By Jarrett Carter • July 5, 2016

US Senators seek clarity on graduate student health insurance rules

Affordable Care Act exemptions exoiring this year leave coverage in the balance.

By Jarrett Carter • June 30, 2016

Supreme Court ruling puts higher ed immigration strategy in focus

While the higher ed community focused on the implications of Fisher on affirmative action, SCOTUS' deadlock on immigration exemption flew largely under the radar. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

6 Tennessee universities to receive independent governing boards

Gov. Bill Haslam signed into a law a bill which will transform governance for the state's four-year colleges and universities not in the University of Tennessee System.

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

Schools 'begging' to be re-written into SB873

Two historically black universities in North Carolina may be included again in the controversial tuituion bill, after student and alumni protests against legislature forced their removal weeks ago.

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

$30M Pell grant initiative for prisoners announced by U.S. Dept. of Ed.

67 institutions will participate in the initial rollout to make conditional Pell Grants available for prison inmates seeking degrees in select programs. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 27, 2016

Campuses struggle with 'pluralism' as students demand greater role

Recent high-profile cases around the handling of sexual assault and racial intolerance call into question the role of campus leaders in promoting safe spaces for students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 24, 2016

Can need-blind admissions help increase campus diversity?

Some colleges are eliminating financial need as a factor in admission decisions, seeing boosts in diversity as a result. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

UConn faces scrutiny for executive pay increases

Officials at the university say pay increases for senior-level staff members are contractually obligated, even in the face of steep cuts from state government to the campus. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 24, 2016

Looking beyond Fisher v. University of Texas

With the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of UT-Austin, colleges have a path forward in admissions.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Colleges prioritize affordability for first-year students

Several colleges and universities are developing new programs to reduce the cost of higher education for first-year freshmen and transfer students.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Study: Rising student fees outpace tuition increases

New research by a Seton Hall University professor reveals student fees at public colleges and universities have increased at a faster rate than tuition over the last decade. 

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Louisville board controversy leads to lawsuit against Kentucky governor

The state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Matt Bevin for the second time in three months in defense of higher education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

ACICS announces blue ribbon panel to correct oversight issues

The move by the major accreditor of for-profit colleges is seemingly a last effort to save its standing with the US Department of Education.

By Jarrett Carter • June 23, 2016

Report: Higher ed requires drastic changes to remain competitive for students

The study suggests the economic downturn will require institutions to incorporate comptency-based learning, online education and predictive analytics to remain competive.

By Jarrett Carter • June 22, 2016

Report: Medicaid costs negatively impact public higher ed funding

State Medicaid spending has boxed out allocations for public higher education for the last 30 years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

By Jarrett Carter • June 21, 2016