The Washington Monthly recently released its annual College Guide and Rankings, an increasingly influential alternative to U.S. News & World Report‘s much-criticized rankings. The Guide also features America’s 12 most innovative colleges for adult learners. More...
As technologies progress, an old higher ed focus continues
New article, "Why Are So Many New College Graduates Such Bad Writers?" gives the work English instructors do distinct importance in today's modern world. More...
5 major challenges faced by essential chief diversity officers today
Chief diversity officers (CDOs) are tasked with balancing demands surrounding diversity and inclusion, and they also navigate complex challenges related to institutions’ constituents. But CDOs also face a number of challenges as they embrace their growing roles on campus. More...
Texas higher ed community launches initiative to provide aid to students impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Harvey HELP will enable people to contribute funds for emergency aid for Texas college students as they recover from the storm and return to classroom. More...
Report: It’s a myth that small colleges can’t survive
Mythbuster alert: small, private colleges and universities are remarkably resilient and show considerable financial stability and growth, according to a new report. More...
College leaders denounce Trump’s DACA decision
With pledges of support for students who would be affected by President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, leaders of Rhode Island colleges are protesting what they depict as a blow against educational opportunity and diversity. More...
5 ways the cloud is building the University of the Future
Survey of IT professionals during EDUCAUSE reveals why they believe the cloud is the best way to attract, retain and graduate quality students. More...
Digital textbook rental for students just got an upgrade
Pay-as-you-go weekly textbook startup to offer select McGraw-Hill Education titles at $15 per week. More...
The 1 thing higher ed should really invest in to reach millennials and gen Z
There is a basic truth about the millennial generation that most technology companies and higher education institutions don’t like to hear: they don’t care that much about features. To succeed with millennials on the market and in the classroom, technology must deliver simple connectivity. More...
Report: Higher ed leaders reflect on the next 20 years of education technology
Blackboard's new white paper has college and university leaders discuss the possibilities and challenges of higher ed tech in the future. More...