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.
Upskilling for the green economy isn't about preparing a select few for specialized roles—it's about embedding skills across all sectors and meeting learners where they are.
Notre Dame de Namur's 96.5-acre sale mirrors a strategic pivot among small private colleges that have downsized, specialized and digitized in recent years.
As the demand for flexible education grows, more students are turning to online bachelor's programs to earn degrees on their own terms. Online programs allow students to move at their own pace and travel while continuing their studies, for example.
Colleges face financial pressure from declining enrollment and rising costs, while students increasingly prioritize career-ready, flexible degrees. Experts suggest rethinking the traditional major in favor of customizable, modular programs that better align with workforce demands.
High school seniors don't have to choose between a gap year and college. There is a third option that more counselors and administrators should be talking about.
As state budgets tighten and calls for return on investment rise, performance-based funding models are proliferating—but not all models are created equal.
