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2 reports highlight concerns over Confucius Institutes’ influence
The probes into the cultural education program draw attention to broader issues of academic freedom in higher ed between the U.S. and China.
By James Paterson • March 1, 2019 -
Cal State sees early wins from dropping non-credit remedial classes
Thousands more students passed college-level math classes under a new program that adds extra support for students who need it.
By James Paterson • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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TrendlineInternational Students
A look at trends in international enrollment — and what the numbers mean for U.S. colleges and universities.
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NYU adds 3-year medical school for primary-care physicians
The accelerated program, which will waive tuition, is designed for students who have identified an early interest in the underrepresented specialty.
By James Paterson • Feb. 22, 2019 -
US News wants to rank law schools by scholarly impact
Plans for a list ordering schools by faculty members' citations and publications has drawn criticism from some corners of the legal community.
By James Paterson • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Embedding certifications in degrees is gaining ground, but will the practice go mainstream?
Momentum is building around offering industry credentials through the curriculum, but a lack of standardization and uptake present challenges.
By Kelly Field • Feb. 20, 2019 -
NYU adds hub to connect, educate construction industry
Higher ed continues to play a key role in the sector's adoption of new technology and workflows.
By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Cal Poly, Fullstack partner with online courses for web developers
The coding school is planning more higher ed partnerships, though critics fear the boot camp model will dilute educational quality and colleges' missions.
By James Paterson • Feb. 15, 2019 -
Colleges tap growing need for beer industry education
Demand for a more skilled workforce is spurring states and their higher ed institutions to develop opportunities for brewers to level up their skills.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Q&A
As MBAs decline, U of Miami shifts to specialization
John Quelch, dean of the Miami Business School, says adjusting offerings to adapt to students' changing interests has helped boost enrollment.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Coursera, U of Toronto partner on autonomous vehicles course
The online course responds to efforts to democratize AV research amid growth in self-driving systems that could yield 100,000 jobs in the next decade.
By Chris Teale • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Colleges get hands-on to teach students real-world skills
More colleges are experimenting with immersive learning experiences that go beyond the typical study abroad, co-ops and internships.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Colleges optimistic about competency-based education despite slow uptake
Higher ed leaders see the model as one way to better serve adult learners, but barriers remain to widespread adoption.
By James Paterson • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Clarkson U to offer joint 3-2 degree with Chinese colleges
The MBA program forges new institutional ties and brings Chinese students to the U.S. as colleges are examining their academic ties with the country.
By James Paterson • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Shop class is back, ready to tackle the construction skills gap
Immigration enforcement has left Texas' construction industry with a lack of skilled workers, and stakeholders are calling on schools to help.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Northeastern U tech college lands $50M gift from industrialist
The investment joins several other recent high-dollar gifts to colleges and universities to support tech-oriented programs.
By James Paterson • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Davenport U offers displaced GM workers $8K for degrees
The private, nonprofit Michigan institution is also offering career services and discounts on professional courses to workers at plants slated to close in 2019.
By James Paterson • Dec. 17, 2018 -
3 Ohio community colleges doubled graduation rates with CUNY ASAP program
One-third of participants in the original City University of New York program were nontraditional students while one-half across the Ohio colleges were.
By James Paterson • Dec. 14, 2018 -
U of Michigan cuts ties with China’s Confucius Institute
The university joins other U.S. colleges that have scrapped relationships with the controversial brand of Chinese cultural centers in recent years.
By James Paterson • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Report: 2 in 5 states use multiple measures for remedial placement
Higher ed leaders have been rethinking remedial education as a growing body of research reveals traditional programs may not be working.
By James Paterson • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Dive Awards
Partnership of the Year: P-TECH
P-TECH represents a response to recommendations for more education-industry partnerships and ensures that more students leave high school with college credit.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 3, 2018 -
California coding school to add accredited degree with deferred tuition option
Make School used the Western Association of Schools and Colleges path to accreditation for institutions that partner with an existing college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2018 -
Report: Colleges must teach liberal arts grads to merge hard and soft skills
The ability to combine skills common to liberal arts education such as critical thinking with basic tech abilities can be a boon for students' future employers.
By James Paterson • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Report: Certificate completion rates still largely unknown
Industry observers predict more data will be available in the coming years as completion rates among MOOC and third-party providers improve.
By Halona Black • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Purdue, British university to offer joint degree in defense fields
The move signals two growing areas of interest for American higher education: international collaboration and security-focused degrees.
By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018 -
At one California university, a grant helped struggling students graduate 93% faster
Cal Poly Pomona awarded 327 students close to graduation up to $3,200 to cover costs such as tuition, books, supplies and parking.
By Halona Black • Nov. 5, 2018
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