A new study captures the voices of adult learners and highlights ways higher education institutions can help them navigate unique challenges and provide needed support now and in the future. Between ...

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, ...

Several years ago, I tried pursuing a second master's degree at an institution of higher learning with degree programs designed for traditionally aged students. My first master's was a successful ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students.

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 ...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Many adults in the U.S. are enrolling in college courses to enhance their skills, earn certificates, or explore new interests. This trend reflects a significant shift in the ...

The future of education is stackable -- and that future needs to start now. Our country faces a long path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. One component that will be essential to an equitable ...