One of the looming concerns of higher education is the demographic cliff: the number of traditional college-aged students is set to peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically over the next several ...

To fully realize the promise of online learning, higher education leaders can look to adopt four key strategy drivers.

Scenario-based learning is in line with strategies for teaching adults known as andragogy, a term popularized in contemporary higher education by Malcolm Knowles (1913–1997), a central figure in U.S.

Expectations are growing while funding is shrinking, says Kirkwood Community College trustee Leslie Wright.

Pedagogy that prioritizes persistence is not just good teaching--it’s a commitment to equity, access, and the transformative power of education Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the ...

Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

Research shows that adults often enter college with a goal in mind, such as a career pivot, additional education in their current industry or completion of a degree they previously started. But ...

Adult learners in colleges and universities nationally comprise about a quarter of all undergraduate students. Although that figure fluctuates in relation to the overall economy and varies further ...

Adult learners constitute a growing and diverse segment of higher education, characterised by varied life experiences, responsibilities and motivations. Engagement among this group hinges on the ...

BestColleges' 2026 Adult Learner Enrollment Hesitancy Survey reveals growing demand for flexible, career-focused education pathways amid economic uncertainty. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 1, 2026 ...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of SUNY Reconnect and CUNY Reconnect programs, enhancing adult learners' access ...