When you let customers tell you what they need, everyone wins

See how human-centered design led to a new course materials product category, embedded course kits.

By Erin Joyner, Head of Product, Cengage • March 21, 2022

Ed Department warns colleges against misleading veterans

Officials received complaints including colleges misrepresenting what GI Bill benefits would cover and students not knowing they took out loans.

By Rick Seltzer • March 16, 2022

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Student Engagement

Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Grow-your-own teacher pipeline model gains steam

The approach, which often uses dual enrollment, can work well when school districts partner with local colleges of education to meet community needs.

By Anna Merod • March 4, 2022

Colleges offer counseling, resources to students following invasion of Ukraine

Nationwide, institutions are working to identify and support students as they attempt to get in contact with loved ones and maintain their immigration status.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 3, 2022

Some students missed out on college prep experiences amid the pandemic, report says

High school graduates still engaged in certain activities, such as visiting campuses, but COVID-19 affected these decisions, according to ACT.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2022

Advocates call for reform of federal student loan default system

With federal student loan payments set to resume in May, TICAS suggests changes like income-driven repayment expansion.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 24, 2022

I'm a college president. Teaching a 101-level course reminded me how important compassion is right now.

Kindness is key in helping students succeed during the pandemic, Pace University's president writes. Faculty and staff need compassion, too.

By Marvin Krislov • Feb. 22, 2022

A decade after enrolling, 60% of college students earn more than high school graduates

But at 30% of colleges, a large number of students went on to earn less than high school graduates, according to new ROI data.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 15, 2022

Public colleges offer highest chance of positive ROI to students, report finds

The Bipartisan Policy Center also calls for better regulating colleges that repeatedly pose risks for students and taxpayers.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 9, 2022

Direct admissions show early success boosting enrollment in Idaho

Enrollment of first-time undergraduates and in-state students increased, especially at community colleges, but Pell-eligible enrollment didn't change.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 4, 2022

Don't make the mistake of assuming essential frontline workers are unskilled

Workers most threatened by the pandemic deserve training for higher-paying careers, but colleges can't ignore skills learned on the job.

By Earl Buford • Feb. 4, 2022

CUNY program suggests ways data can help transfer students

The Articulation of Credit Transfer project at CUNY found promising practices that could help students keep more credits — and financial aid.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 2, 2022

CUNY permanently ends transcript withholding

The City University of New York joins its sister SUNY system in ending the practice after prodding by the state's governor.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 1, 2022

California offers students $10,000 toward college for 450 hours of service work

The Californians for All College Corps aims to bridge student funding gaps left by Pell Grants. Advocates say slots must go to underrepresented students.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 27, 2022

Cardona calls for 'reset' in US education system

The U.S. secretary of education specifically urged schools to address pre-pandemic inequities and support students who are academically behind.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 27, 2022

Amid outcry, California Community Colleges system ends transfer deal with for-profit group

Lawmakers and advocacy groups urged the community colleges to end the agreement with American Public University System to protect students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 25, 2022

The SAT will be delivered digitally in the U.S. starting in 2024

While the College Board is touting the simplicity and accessibility of the new version, skeptics don't think it will solve equity issues related to the exam.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 25, 2022

Which types of institutions offer low-income students the greatest ROI?

Georgetown University researchers found that for-profit colleges tend to provide the lowest returns to low-income students, with a few exceptions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 25, 2022

California governor proposes almost $40B for higher ed, sets long-term goals

Budget plan would incentivize college leaders to close equity gaps, reduce students' cost of attendance and align learning goals with workforce needs.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 11, 2022

3 major trends affecting ed tech companies

We reviewed what executives said during their latest earnings calls to better understand patterns in the growing sector.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 17, 2021

Northeast Ohio colleges aim to tackle 'stranded credits' in a bid to reenroll students

A regional partnership forged by a consulting and research group comes with high hopes for duplication elsewhere.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 14, 2021

APLU report calls for innovation and flexibility in student programming

Report's recommendations include awarding credit to students for prior learning and creating pathways between undergraduate and graduate programs.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 10, 2021

Colleges’ commitment to civic engagement can’t be episodic

Amid calls to increase resources for civic learning, the director of the American Democracy Project suggests ways institutions can make efforts stick.

By Catherine Copeland • Dec. 9, 2021

Unauthorized immigrant students face high hurdles post-graduation, survey finds

Poor access to professional licenses and federal student aid make it hard to get certain jobs and attend grad school, even after students earn diplomas.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2021

Expanding PLA for adult learners

Incorporating PLA credits can help create better student outcomes for adult learners.

By Dick Senese, President of Capella University • Nov. 29, 2021