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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 -
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Deep DiveColleges 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 -
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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 -
5 keys to better align college training with workforce needs
So far this year, 32 states and the District of Columbia introduced workforce development legislation, with most offering financial incentives for students and institutions targeting high-demand fields.
By James Paterson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
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Google to offer on-campus machine learning classes
The tech employer is targeting a growth market that it says lacks enough trained workers or the college faculty to help teach them.
By James Paterson • Oct. 24, 2018 -
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Older Americans don’t know who today’s college students are
The general public knows college is expensive and students often work to afford attendance, but they are less aware of the prevalence of nontraditional learners.
By Halona Black • Oct. 22, 2018 -
Will community colleges solve education ‘mix-match’ with tech training?
Two-thirds of entry-level jobs require a high school diploma or less, while 60% of the population has attained a higher level of education, a new report finds.
By Halona Black • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Cal State system sees success in pursuit of higher graduation rates
A $220 million initiative to increase attainment by 2025 is paying off with the achievement gap closing slightly and more students graduating.
By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018 -
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From ‘meta-majors’ to better advising, how colleges can boost graduation rates
The key to degree completion is putting students on the path to fulfilling careers, a report from the nonprofit Complete College America said.
By Halona Black • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Online education’s expansion continues in higher ed with a focus on tech skills
New master's degree programs and a new for-profit college mixing hard and soft skills training show how digital learning continues to evolve.
By James Paterson • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Penn State students are building an app to help improve graduation rates
Colleges are facing pressure to ensure students are on the path to graduation, reduce the cost of attendance and free up seats for more students.
By Halona Black • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Connecticut community colleges add stackable robotics apprenticeship
The two-year program was developed in response to demand for those skills across the state and country and feeds into a four-year degree.
By Halona Black • Oct. 11, 2018
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