COVID-19 made 26% of high school seniors rethink where to go to college, survey finds

The pandemic also influenced what majors students considered, according to ACT, the testing company.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 8, 2023

Online-only community college students less likely to interact with instructors and peers, survey finds

But the same group also reported better preparedness for classes and a lower tendency to skip than students with at least one in-person course.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 7, 2023

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Campus Facilities

Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.    

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Should states require high school students to complete the FAFSA?

Some research shows these policies boost form completions, but their impact on college attendance is less clear.

By Lilah Burke • June 7, 2023

How liberal arts colleges can make career services a priority

Creating internships and focusing on short-term experiences has a big impact, the longtime undergraduate dean at the University of Chicago says. 

By John Boyer • June 5, 2023

SUNY automatically admits 125K graduating high school students to local community colleges

The system will send letters informing students in the coming days, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 2, 2023

Inside the effort to improve transfers between community colleges and top-ranked schools

Relatively few two-year college students go on to selective institutions, but some higher ed leaders are creating new pathways to change that. 

By Lilah Burke • May 30, 2023

Think twice about outsourcing campus mental health services

The president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors urges institutions not to save money by cutting counseling staff.

By Marcus Hotaling • May 30, 2023

President Speaks: Despite shrinking numbers, women’s colleges are more important than ever

Elizabeth Meade, leader of Cedar Crest College, argues that institutions like hers are needed to provide inclusive environments and drive social mobility. 

By Elizabeth Meade • May 22, 2023

2023 college grads lower their expectations as they face a cooling job market

Concerns about job security were a recurring theme in Monster’s 2023 “State of the Graduate” report.

By Caroline Colvin • May 17, 2023

Florida bans DEI spending at all public colleges

The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, also limits what faculty can teach in the classroom.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2023

U.S. News scales back reputation, selectivity metrics in law, medical school rankings

The methodology changes follow an exodus of institutions from those rankings that began last year.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 11, 2023

What’s measured gets managed: Aligning smart data practices to fuel institutional effectiveness

Unified access to actionable data should be the glue that informs institutional priorities AND helps you actively measure and calibrate progress in real-time.

May 8, 2023

Higher ed can help more young adults get good jobs by age 30, report finds

Georgetown University researchers outline educational and professional milestones that could substantially improve workforce outcomes.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 3, 2023

Campus mental health platform Uwill lands $30 million in funding

The startup, which launched in 2020, counts more than 150 colleges as clients and plans to use the investment to expand to more.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2023

‘Stigma is still killing students’: Inside a student-driven program to prevent HIV at HBCUs

The Human Rights Campaign is wrapping up the first year of its HIV and PrEP education program designed specifically for Black students.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 2, 2023

College closures hurt students’ odds of returning to higher ed, earning a credential

Officials should minimize transfer interruptions for students at shuttered institutions and offer additional supports, SHEEO reports.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 28, 2023

Directly engage men student-athletes in sexual assault prevention efforts, advocates say

It’s On Us found that surveyed athletes want to help but feel ill-prepared by their college's current training programs.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 27, 2023

Class of 2023 says they’re eyeing mental health benefits during the job search

College grads whose undergraduate experience was completely shaped by COVID-19 are cautiously optimistic about their workforce readiness.

By Kate Tornone • April 27, 2023

Try these strategies to improve the student experience on campus

Drawing on past efforts, American University's former provost suggests ways to walk in students' shoes and rebuild processes around their needs.

By Scott Bass • April 24, 2023

Use open educational resources to hit DEI goals, AAC&U says

A new report shows how easy-access materials can decrease costs for students and boost representation in academic work.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 20, 2023

Wealthier students, those at private schools list more extracurriculars on college applications

White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 19, 2023

Harvard, MIT partner on new educational nonprofit funded from edX sale

The Axim Collaborative aims to improve outcomes among disadvantaged students.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 19, 2023

Council for School Safety Leadership launches to help schools, colleges recover from tragedy

The new group will provide crisis management training and response services at public and private K-12 school systems and higher ed institutions. 

By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2023

Study: Summer 2023 internship outlook wavers

Year over year, fewer companies reported plans to expand intern hiring programs.

By Caroline Colvin • April 14, 2023

How colleges can start up a senior living community successfully

This model can benefit students and retirees while generating revenue for institutions — but only if done correctly.

By Lilah Burke • April 10, 2023