California students wrote a law to hold textbook publishers accountable for changes, rising costs

The voluntary legislation targets textbooks' rising prices and frequent updates, asking publishers to note changes between editions on their websites.

By James Paterson • Oct. 11, 2018

U of Illinois adds ‘Trumpaganda’ course as more colleges try to teach Trump

The eight-week class focuses its discussion of propaganda around the 2018 midterms, joining a trend of bringing current events into the curriculum.

By James Paterson • Oct. 11, 2018

Cal State system is dropping remedial classes

The 23-campus system is instead using credit-bearing courses that span two semesters with support classes offered in tandem to help free up seats.

By Halona Black • Oct. 9, 2018

President Speaks: The role of higher education in a ‘post-truth’ era

"We have often substituted the teaching of intellectual skills and critical thinking for teaching with any confidence what is the case in the world," writes Grant Cornwell, president of Rollins College.

By Grant Cornwell • Oct. 8, 2018

Ohio State plans esports program across 5 colleges

The interdisciplinary program joins classes and degrees from a growing number of colleges capitalizing on the emerging competitive video-gaming industry.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2018

Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes

Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.

By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018

U of North Georgia to add ‘Momentum Year’ for freshmen

Four in 10 full-time undergraduates at Georgia's public colleges won't graduate in six years, making them targets of initiatives to improve completion rates.

By Halona Black • Oct. 1, 2018

Subaru to offer applied sciences associate degree

Amid a shortage of auto mechanics, carmakers nationwide are shifting tactics and partnering with colleges to build a pipeline for skilled workers.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

How 2-year colleges can support high-achieving students

Stronger support in the first year can lead to more fulfilling postsecondary careers that align with students' academic abilities and aspirations.

By Halona Black • Sept. 28, 2018

Game on: How UNLV is teaching students the esports business

Robert Rippee, who runs the Esports Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shares strategies for teaching students the emerging business model.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2018

Google’s IT certification heads for college curriculum

More than 25 community colleges and Northeastern University will offer credit for the five-course online program.

By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018

Investment in embedded certifications pays off

But college, business and state and federal government leaders must work together to overcome significant hurdles, writes think tank New America.

By James Paterson • Sept. 18, 2018

One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them

A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.

By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018

Apprenticeships help nurses get bachelor’s degrees

The profession is advocating for more higher education for nurses, but four-year degrees can be costly and time-intensive on top of a rigorous career.

By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018

Samford U, SAS team up on sports analytics training

The collaboration comes as more tech companies align with higher education institutions of all sizes to bolster instruction in emerging fields.

By James Paterson • Aug. 30, 2018

AAC&U’s Lynn Pasquerella on the need to ‘connect curriculum to career’ for college students

New graduates lack the skills needed to rise in the ranks at work, an analysis of two parallel surveys of business executives and hiring managers found.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 28, 2018

Higher ed administrators can better serve adult learners — here’s how

Older students often have different learning needs. Here are four, expert-recommended strategies for recruiting and retaining them.

By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2018

South Carolina tech schools can now offer a bachelor’s degree

The state legislature approved a change that lets two-year programs offer four-year degrees in the emerging field of advanced manufacturing.

By James Paterson • Aug. 24, 2018

Survey: Faculty members voice concerns about student reliance on tech

Still, a majority said technology enhances instruction, according to Campus Technology's annual Teaching with Technology Survey.

By James Paterson • Aug. 23, 2018

Cutting liberal arts at a liberal arts college — but resisting programs in ‘vogue’

Goucher College is reducing offerings, but its president says it will resist "the temptation" to adopt vocational courses now popular with Americans.

By James Paterson • Aug. 18, 2018

Virtual labs to teach in-demand tech skills take shape

Eight California community colleges are working with IT experts to create cloud-based labs in order to enroll more students and reduce instructor workloads.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

Artificial intelligence gaining ground as college teaching tool

The technology is being used to help students memorize STEM coursework and improve writing skills, among other things.

By James Paterson • Aug. 15, 2018

Amazon to train community college students in cloud computing

The tech giant is creating a certificate program with several Los Angeles-area institutions and hopes to launch a two-year degree.

By James Paterson • Aug. 14, 2018

Colleges tapping into untraditional programs to attract more students

However, critics are unsure whether these programs will boost sagging enrollments.

By James Paterson • Aug. 12, 2018

Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’

A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.

By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018