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Adtalem, Northeastern to offer AI certificate course
A new partnership between the former for-profit college operator and the university's business school is likely to expand to include corporate training.
By James Paterson • May 8, 2019 -
Trilogy
Q&AHow boot camps are bringing skills training to college
We talked with Trilogy founder and CEO Dan Sommer about his firm's plans with 2U and new ways its offerings can be integrated into higher ed.
By Hallie Busta • May 3, 2019 -
Trendline
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.
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Will California's online community college open on time?
The state hatched an ambitious plan for an Oct. 1 start date, but the institution still must develop curriculum, make key hires and become accredited.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 1, 2019 -
Arizona State students demand Cengage partnership investigated
A deal between the university and the publisher is under fire after a professor alleged students were required to pay to turn in homework on a tech platform.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 29, 2019 -
After raising $103M, MOOC-provider Coursera eyes global expansion
The infusion comes as the company and its competitors use their open-course model to grow demand for online graduate certificates and degrees.
By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2019 -
9 universities partner to craft standards for digital records
The group includes Harvard, MIT and UC Berkeley and Irvine, and is exploring how tech like blockchain can make student records easier to verify and share.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 23, 2019 -
Purdue adds two corporate education partners
Eli Lilly and Cisco Systems will get custom programming from the arrangement, which sees the university looking to merge on-campus and online curriculum.
By James Paterson • April 23, 2019 -
2U branches out in higher ed as more OPMs eye diversification
With big revenue goals, the company is strategically adding offerings to expand work with existing customers and attract new ones. It's not alone.
By Hallie Busta • April 23, 2019 -
IBM
IBM to offer tech skills training with U of Louisville
The first of four similar partnerships by IBM brings courses in emerging fields such as AI and data science to an economy being reshaped by automation.
By James Paterson • April 22, 2019 -
Josue Valencia
Colleges rethink student services for online learners
As institutions enroll more remote adult students, they are realizing advising, career services and other supports must be available around the clock.
By Wayne D'Orio • April 17, 2019 -
Why Arizona State is using a for-profit to help expand workforce partnerships
The venture launches as colleges across the U.S. look to add adult learners through strategic growth online.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 16, 2019 -
Adtalem buys financial services training unit for $121M
The acquisition comes as the for-profit college operator looks to strengthen its position in professional education.
By Hallie Busta • April 16, 2019 -
Southern New Hampshire U to add West Coast operations center
The online powerhouse is looking to hire around 350 staff members to support students in Western time zones as competition for digital learners heats up.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2019 -
Western Governors University
WGU adds remedial education platform
The online nonprofit's move to add a new pathway for prospective students comes as online education providers expand and look to lock down markets.
By James Paterson • April 10, 2019 -
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2U adds boot camps with $750M Trilogy acquisition
The deal lets the OPM embed technical skills in all of its courses and programs, providing a key benefit as it moves into workforce education.
By Hallie Busta • April 8, 2019 -
Outsourcing is growing at most campuses, college leaders say
Facing budget crunches, more colleges are turning toward outside firms to build facilities and help them expand online, according to a new survey.
By James Paterson • March 28, 2019 -
Q&A
Getting past the 'false dichotomy' in online learning
Marni Baker Stein, chief academic officer at Western Governors University, discusses a "tension" between traditional and new models of higher ed.
By Hallie Busta • March 28, 2019 -
7 education companies partner to improve credential data sharing
Credly, Credential Engine and others will work with colleges and other education providers to translate program information into a common language.
By James Paterson • March 28, 2019 -
Report: Online learning growth continues, but opportunities for improvement remain
Uptake of online classes and programs varies across institutions, with more colleges expected to add new credentials and turn to third parties for help.
By James Paterson • March 27, 2019 -
Arizona State and partner launch InStride workforce education platform
The university and a private equity firm have released more details on the anticipated initiative to connect institutions and employers.
By Hallie Busta • Updated April 8, 2019 -
Yujin Kim
Deep DiveCould a regulatory overhaul open up the gates for competency-based education?
The Ed Department's push to redefine the credit hour could make it easier to launch alternative programs, but stakeholders say safeguards are still needed.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 14, 2019 -
Steven Snow
5 ideas for change in higher ed from SXSW EDU
Improving career services, being strategic about online growth and getting to know the full student can help institutions stay relevant.
By Hallie Busta • March 11, 2019 -
Hallie Busta
SXSW EDU 2019: Why digital transformation in higher ed is not 'an open playing field'
Tightening budgets and changing student demographics are important drivers, but the threat of oversight may be the biggest catalyst of all.
By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2019 -
Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk
More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.
By James Paterson • March 7, 2019 -
Q&A
SXSW EDU 2019: Taking OER to the next level
Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze discusses the growing push to compete with traditional publishers by crowd sourcing quality and adding teaching tools.
By Hallie Busta • March 6, 2019
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