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Chick-fil-A awards $24M in college scholarships to nearly 12,700 employees

More than 2,200 of this year's scholarships were funded from sales of its bottled sauces, introduced in 2020 and sold at select retailers.

By Alicia Kelso • April 8, 2022

'The goal was to convene these institutions that many folks didn't even know existed'

Complete College America leaders discuss working with 22 predominantly Black and historically Black community colleges to find best practices.

By Rick Seltzer • April 8, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Mental Health and Wellness

This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

President Speaks: I lead a university becoming a polytechnic. It's possible thanks to public investment.

Tom Jackson Jr. discusses how Cal Poly Humboldt is using $458 million to expand its academic offerings and meet the state's STEM shortages. 

By Tom Jackson Jr. • April 4, 2022

How can college trustees oversee equitable student success?

Governing boards must actively work to ensure fair student outcomes, say two leaders at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 1, 2022

Emergency microgrants help students graduate quicker, with less debt

A retention grant program at Georgia State helped students who were close to graduating but had financial challenges, report finds.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 31, 2022

Student affairs workforce faces retention issues, report says

Over 80% of survey respondents said burnout and low salaries could lead people to leave, NASPA found.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 30, 2022

Top 3 challenges in meeting working adult learner needs

Working adult learners tend to face 3 major challenges when it comes to success in higher ed. Is your institution addressing all of them?

March 28, 2022

Louisiana's public colleges end remedial coursework

Students will no longer enroll in classes in which they can't earn credit. Instead, they'll receive more academic support.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 25, 2022

Intel plans to pump $100M into Ohio and US higher ed

The National Science Foundation will kick in another $50 million to develop research and curriculum initiatives.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 22, 2022

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

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