Pilot program at 4 community colleges seeks to design supports for single mothers on campus

The new effort aims to have more single mothers earn a degree or credential, with a goal of reaching 6,000 of these learners by 2024.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2021

University of Austin shared a worldview, but does it have a business plan?

Startup liberal arts university says it aims to recenter education on the pursuit of truth. Experts will watch whether it can be financially sustainable.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 9, 2021

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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

South Carolina governor uses federal relief funding for tuition-free technical college

Gov. Henry McMaster set aside $17 million for the program and urged the state legislature to invest $124 million more to maintain it through June 2024.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2021

Higher ed groups call for quick changes to FAFSA verification

The federal government should share data among agencies and change who is targeted in audits in order to remove student burdens, a new white paper says.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2021

Marginalized student groups prefer virtual recruiting, survey finds

Women and Black, Hispanic and first-generation college students reported better interactions with company reps in virtual settings than in person. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2021

What does accessibility mean in higher ed content marketing?

Admissions departments are the digital gatekeepers of the college experience for disabled students.

Nov. 1, 2021

UCLA's Carlos Grijalva: Is there a benefit to GRE® scores?

Graduate admissions should be a fair and inclusive process for all students.

Nov. 1, 2021

Report: Two-thirds of students lacking basic needs did not apply for emergency aid

Students receiving grants said they were more likely to graduate and support their schools as alumni.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 29, 2021

How Congress can move the needle on college completion

A proposed College Completion Fund draws backing as researchers say wraparound support programs are the best way to help students earn degrees.

By Michelle Dimino and Alyssa Ratledge • Oct. 27, 2021

For-profit American Public U strikes transfer agreement with California Community Colleges

The deal generated criticism that the California system is working with an institution with poor student outcomes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2021

Competency-based learning can power an equitable recovery

A new approach to higher education could help students earn credentials and find economic opportunity, leaders at C-BEN and JFF argue.

By Charla Long and Stacey Clawson • Oct. 21, 2021

NCAA panel recommends nixing standardized testing requirements for athlete eligibility

The move to reconsider SAT and ACT scores is part of the association's plan to advance racial equity.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 18, 2021

Median lifetime earnings rise with each additional level of education, report finds

Georgetown University research bolsters findings that a college degree typically pays off in the job market.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2021

Using texts to support students through COVID-19

Students won't ask for help, but they will respond to your text.

Oct. 4, 2021

Ivy.ai study highlights explosive growth in chatbot popularity

Ninety-four percent of students that utilized chatbots found them to be valuable or extremely valuable, according to Ivy.ai research

Oct. 4, 2021

Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges

The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 29, 2021

Can colleges compete with companies like Coursera?

Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2021

What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?

Recent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions.

By Daniel C. Vock • Sept. 27, 2021

Inside one HBCU's plan to waive tuition for a year

Clinton College, in South Carolina, isn't charging students tuition in 2021-22. Officials say enrollment swelled because of the offer.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2021

The future of competency based education: Creating frameworks that enable student success

Capella University offers one of few competency-based academic programs that are revolutionizing affordable education.

Sept. 20, 2021

Anthology to acquire Blackboard, creating large private equity-owned company spanning ed tech markets

Executives pitch the deal as building an education technology powerhouse across academic, administrative and student-engagement fields.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 13, 2021

U.S. News released its 2022 rankings — and not much has changed

The publication made small changes to its formula to account for the test-optional movement, but experts say it still largely rewards selectivity.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2021

Telehealth doesn't fix the need for in-person counseling, Connecticut college workers say

Two labor unions' employees expressed displeasure with a new telehealth contract this week.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 9, 2021

Students need a new citizenship project — and colleges need someone new to lead it

Jack Calareso, an executive search consultant and former college president, proposes a new leadership role focused on the common good.

By Jack Calareso • Sept. 9, 2021

Far fewer prospective college students submitted admissions test scores last year, report finds

Common App documented a sharp decline in SAT and ACT score submissions during the 2020-21 school year, especially among disadvantaged students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2021