Far fewer recent high school graduates enrolled in college this fall: report

The decreases were most significant among students from low-income schools, according to preliminary Clearinghouse data.

By Hallie Busta • Updated March 25, 2021

COVID-19 will keep community college revenue down in 2021, Moody's says

Lower levels of state support and difficulties offering programs online could compound the sector's woes, the analysts wrote. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2020

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Ed Dept: College free speech still under siege

Federal officials at an event Tuesday railed against what they perceive as the continued suppression of conservative values on campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 9, 2020

Watchdog of the Year: The Daily Tar Heel

Student journalists at UNC-Chapel Hill are holding officials there accountable for their pandemic response, putting a spotlight on campus media nationwide.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 9, 2020

College of the Year: The California State University system

One of the nation's most prominent systems opted early to stay online this fall, enabling it to plan ahead.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 9, 2020

The Higher Ed Dive Awards for 2020

Communication is a theme among this year's winners, who are cited for strong leadership during a tough period.

By Higher Ed Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

President of the Year: Roslyn Clark Artis, Benedict College

Artis balanced health and equity concerns when opening campus this fall, a move observers say makes her a model for college leaders nationwide.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 9, 2020

Kansas' community colleges reject proposal to streamline mergers

Regents may advocate for a bill allowing two-year and public four-year schools to combine without lawmakers' approval.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 8, 2020

'Sharp' pandemic recovery not likely for colleges: report

Enrollment volatility and lower levels of auxiliary income will continue, ratings agencies predict.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 8, 2020

5 colleges picked to pioneer higher ed options for rural students

Education Design Lab, a workforce development nonprofit, aims to scale educational pathways created through the three-year project.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2020

A federal judge fully reinstated DACA, but challenges remain

The administration must begin accepting new applications and extend requests granted under the prior restrictions.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2020

Exponential growth: How technology can increase evaluation and survey participation rates

A new learning management system offers a chance to reevaluate other legacy systems and processes.

Dec. 7, 2020

COVID-19 mired the college football season. Is men's basketball next?

Athletic observers believe the NCAA and colleges are clinging to the possibility of having the season because so much money is on the line.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2020

Temple settles for $700K with Ed Dept over false U.S. News rankings data

The fine follows an investigation into the university's business school submitting incorrect data for several years to the popular list.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2020

Knight Commission recommends separate oversight for top college football programs

The group says the NCAA's structure gives certain institutions and conferences too much power.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 3, 2020

Rethinking traditional paradigms: Exploring new ways to drive student access, engagement and success

Learn the three tenets institutional leaders should keep in mind for effective online learning.

Dec. 3, 2020

Federal judge supports colleges, labor groups' ask to toss H-1B visa rules

Institutions said the restrictions on hiring highly skilled foreign workers would have raised labor costs.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 2, 2020

Federal relief talks are restarting, but it's unclear how colleges will fare

The U.S. hasn't seen coronavirus funding legislation since March, adding to the financial pressure on higher education.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 2, 2020

U of Arizona finalizes Ashford acquisition. What's next?

Faculty shared ideas for moving forward and Arizona's president raised a new way to absorb the for-profit college during a meeting ahead of the deal's close.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 1, 2020

Catholic college petition shows continued resistance to budget cuts

Students and employees are urging schools to preserve jobs and academic programs in one of the latest examples of the growing collective action.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2020

College network debuts framework to serve diverse student bodies

The 17-college Presidents Forum recommends institutions offer a variety of credentials and be more transparent about the value of their degrees.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2020

What role could colleges have in distributing coronavirus vaccines?

As the pharmaceutical industry inches toward a vaccine, experts predict campuses could be used as administration sites.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2020

Taking a holistic approach to quality learning institution-wide

How do we keep our students actively engaged in a remote learning environment?

Nov. 30, 2020

Why 4-year colleges are tapping Amazon to help deliver cloud computing degrees

Amazon Web Services is one of a handful of tech employers, including Google and Microsoft, helping colleges offer credentials in the field.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 25, 2020

Exciting news from Education Dive

We're separating our coverage of K-12 and higher education into two new websites to better serve readers. Here's what you need to know.

By Education Dive Staff • Nov. 25, 2020