Academics

Inside the $14.5 million federal push to create new college accreditors

The U.S. Department of Education awarded $14.5 million to support new, outcomes-focused college accreditors that could reshape how higher education quality and access to federal aid are evaluated.

Here are 4 ways AI will impact higher ed in the new year

AI's cultural integration across offices and classrooms may lead more students and faculty to demand "emotionally aware tech."

Here’s why student censorship set a new record in 2025

Backlash against student speech peaked in 2025 as college administrators and political officials grappled with dialogue and demonstrations.

Why these leaders link interdisciplinary learning to improved outcomes

These institutions are blending curricula to expand students' skillsets and life experiences in the face of a rapidly changing workforce.

Catholic liberal arts colleges face the AI test

​Catholic liberal arts colleges are adjusting to an AI-driven job market while defending the value of their human-centered education. Educators say skills like judgment and ethical reasoning remain essential as schools integrate AI.

What do elite universities owe their students?

As the Ivies push graduates into careers in consulting, finance and tech, organizers with the Class Action movement are questioning their schools’ corporate partnerships.

As accommodations rise, exams get harder to run

Administering exams was once simple, but many professors now must juggle a growing number of students with official disability accommodations requiring extra time, special rooms or approved technology.

6 trends shaping the fast-evolving online business education landscape in 2026

Changing learner expectations, new delivery models and AI are prompting institutions to rethink how they deliver value to individuals and organizations.

How new immersive tech is shaping workforce skills

Advancements in artificial intelligence and virtual reality are expanding experiential learning opportunities in healthcare, cybersecurity and beyond—with a surprising layer of realism in a low-stakes setting.

As social media grows more toxic, college athletes ask themselves: Is it worth it?

As harassment and threats have grown, players and coaches have begun to ask themselves: Are the business opportunities worth the harassment? Increasingly, they have decided the answer is no.

How Coursera’s latest move shakes up the upskilling movement

The popular OPM's 15% platform fee signifies other sectors seek to gain a foothold in the upskilling industry, particularly in artificial intelligence, one expert warns. 

Rankings: The greenest college campuses, according to one list

The third-ranked university plans to transition its full fleet of campus vehicles—including buses—to renewable energy by 2030.

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

Liberal arts leaders converge to flip the script on AI

Faculty and academic support staff from over 50 institutions are exploring generative AI's place in pedagogy, research and the student experience this weekend.

Bridging the Gap Between Online Learning & Belonging: A Digital Master Plan

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 11th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Dr. Andrew Feldstein, Assistant Provost at Fort Hays State University, will share how his university is using a comprehensive Digital Master Plan in response to survey data that said only 47% of online learners felt connected to peers, while 61% had no interaction outside of required coursework.

Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on how to strengthen online learning.

Political ‘climate’ pushes professors in the South to relocate

More than half of surveyed professors stated that they would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work, per AAUP.

Ranking the best public universities—and more

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges Ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

Rethinking academic scheduling could unlock higher graduation rates, report finds

A new report urges colleges to treat scheduling not as a back-office task but as a frontline strategy for student success.

Why liberal arts schools are now hopping on skills-based microcredentials

Two liberal arts colleges share how they've won faculty and leadership buy-in on innovative academic offerings.

How to get non-traditional learners more career-focused

Internships, apprenticeships and other career explorations have long been unavailable to adults, working students and online learners.

Building a Business Case for Online Growth: Financial Modeling

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30th at 2 p.m. ET

Whether you’re building an online program, revitalizing an existing one, or fine-tuning your approach to online education, this 30-minute Ed Talk will equip you with information and skills to build effective financial models to help you build buy-in and support.

These top 50 small colleges stand out for their accessibility

Forbes' Top 50 Small Colleges are known for their focus on undergraduate education and students' access to their professors.

Here are 4 pain points amid the new normal of online learning

Nearly 80% of chief online learning officers say the asynchronous and hybrid market is more competitive than it was five years ago, according to this survey.

Is this the ‘only’ college ranking for the working-class student?

Washington Monthly doesn't rate what it believes most 'best-of' lists seek to reward: an institution's wealth, prestige and exclusivity.

Career-ready in the Age of AI? Only if higher ed rewrites the rules

The traditional approach to decision-making in higher education—where responsibility is distributed across departments—doesn’t match the moment. 

LinkedIn leans into the college rankings season with new list

Princeton Review also releases its latest list, picking the top colleges in for financial aid, career services, food and dozens of other categories

Which states have the best community college systems?

A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.

Working while in college should be a competitive advantage—not a burden

When work-based learning is integrated directly into coursework, students don’t have to choose between learning and earning or between academic success and career readiness.

High tech CTE: How higher ed can capitalize on an emerging market

Degree-granting institutions and CTE programs are no longer an either-or for the emerging American workforce. Here's how they can work in tandem.

How campus viewpoint diversity is taking on a new light

Promoting conservative voices on campus can help viewpoint diversity flourish. Some leaders believe it begins with teaching students how to engage with one another.

States, nonprofits look to capture quality of non-degree credentials

As states cash in on the potential of non-degree credentials to become a more significant engine for economic mobility, new frameworks are emerging to ensure these innovative programs pass muster. 

Here are 3 ways the Big Beautiful Bill will change postgraduate programs

Postgraduate programs may be the biggest pain point for institutions scrambling to adapt to student loan changes.

These are 2025’s ‘best value’ colleges ranked

The Princeton Review this week released its ranking of the "Best Value Colleges for 2025," featuring private and public universities. 

How will micro-credentials make your campus smarter?

Micro-credentials show potential to bring new students to your campus and spark their interest in emerging career fields.

Free speech watchdog is tracking a startling new trend

Over the last two years, students and campus groups are facing an unprecedented number of speech investigations by administrators and government officials, according to FIRE.