Since taking office, President Donald Trump has pledged “unwavering support” for the critical educational missions of historically black colleges and universities, invited leaders of those institutions to the White House and even dispatched his education secretary to deliver her first commencement address of graduation season at one of the schools. More...
The 5 boldest university models in 2017
A new guide for trustees and academic leaders profiles successful efforts to increase affordability and high-quality education. More...
New analytics will reveal online cheating patterns
Examity®, a provider of online proctoring and identity verification, announced the launch of examiDATA®, a platform designed to aggregate and analyze information on test performance and academic integrity. More...
Latest higher ed innovation aims to enhance adult learning programs
Results will help colleges and universities serve rapidly growing population of adult learners to improve rates of enrollment, persistence and completion. More...
How can STEM universities keep pace with a lightning-fast industry?
How some of the most advanced STEM universities keep their students' education relevant. More...
5 ways to use the Internet of Things in higher ed
There’s no doubt that the Internet of Things is developing swiftly, and that it can be used in many creative and innovative ways. Experts forecast between 20 and 100 billion connected devices will be on the market by 2020, with market expenditure increasingly accordingly. More...
Global ranking: US universities are most prestigious in the world
Times Higher Education (THE) has today published its World Reputation Rankings, a reputable list of the world’s most prestigious universities compiled from research insight from leading global academics. More...
UCLA releases data, steps for better diversity on US campuses
The Racial Heterogeneity Project issued its report that offers a conceptual lens and actionable steps for organizations, institutions, and states to improve data practices and more accurately capture and represent the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity. More...
Universities increase grad rates 10-15 percent with popular software
Online institution Western Governors University saw a 10 percent increase in graduation rates within two years just by switching to Salesforce technology that allows its students to create connections in a virtual environment. More...
Opinion: New programs are killing colleges and universities
Conversations around the planning table for new programs often hinge around the word “demand.” Employer demand usually gets the first mention, and hopefully student demand gets a nod as well. Yet instead of plugging an institution into the heartbeat of their local economy, sometimes “high-demand” programs actually set the institution up for failure. More...