Academics

How colleges, universities can ensure the success of their Latinx students

Whether it be introducing bilingual degree programs or scoping out medical professions sorely in need of a diverse workforce, these two institutions are leveraging the uptick in Latinx population growth to boost their brand.

11 tips to boost your pool of online students in 2024

Studying over 3,000 current, former, and prospective online students during fall 2023, a new report by EducationDynamics dives deep into online students' motivations and aspirations and the way they consume information. 

3 reasons administrators are stalling on upgrading edtech

A lack of understanding around edtech, which in turn is fueling decision paralysis, may be forestalling the future, according to an unsettling survey by the College Innovation Network (CIN).

Micro-credentials move one step closer to gaining widespread trust thanks to this framework

The 1EdTech TrustEd Microcredential Coalition has unveiled a new framework that identifies the core components every micro-credential should possess to sow trust and recognition across the school-to-career pipeline.

This startup trailblazer believes these 5 trends will shape the future of education

“The societal changes unfolding before us, fueled by technological innovation and our evolving needs, compel us to reimagine educational paradigm designed for a bygone industrial age," said Garrett Smiley, CEO and co-founder of Sora Schools.

Demand for grad school isn’t going anywhere. How can you reel students into your programs?

More than 60% of undergraduates who began college between four and six years ago are either enrolled in a graduate program now or are seriously considering taking the next step, according to a recent report from Spark451, a Jenzabar Company.

Despite hype, short-term certificates & skill-based hiring are underperforming

A pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.

Inclusive access: Higher ed, feds disagree on how to improve course material affordability

As ideal as inclusive access intends to be, the Department argues it's a model pushed by textbook publishers to wholesale digital materials to entire classes, stripping student choice.

Three-year degree programs may be easier to implement than you think

The University of Minnesota Morris is excited to share with potential students that they could potentially save $20,000 on tuition costs for a bachelor's degree. The fix? It's scraping an entire year off students' academic calendar.

Which colleges and universities are producing the most Fulbright award winners?

Colleges and universities churning out a high rate of Fulbright scholarship winners also enjoy the opportunity of connecting their institution to a network of countries abroad.

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