In a future-forward interview series, leaders reflect on the last 20 years of U.S. higher ed and consider what the next 20 years might hold. More...
5 examples of stellar digital literacy in higher ed
Colleges and universities hoping to help students hone their digital literacy skills should look to strategies that emphasize creative thinking and problem solving across a range of areas, according to a new brief from the New Media Consortium. More...
New trend: Dorm rooms for commuter students
Niagara University completed numerous enhancements to its on-campus living-learning experience during the summer months, the latest of which offers flexible housing options for commuter students. More...
6 ways to increase MOOC retention
How do you prefer to shop? Where do you receive your news or entertainment? What medium do you use to communicate? Furthermore, can you function in your professional and/or personal life without “being online”? The suspicion is that your answers to the aforementioned questions demonstrate the inextricable linkage between all facets of our lives and the online environment. More...
The top 4 bandwidth hogs in higher education
According to ACUTA, bandwidth on college campuses has nearly doubled since 2012 to accommodate, but it still may not be enough. More...
7 signs your school may be a diploma mill
Online college classes are an attractive option to different student groups for various reasons–but students should know how to spot a “diploma mill,” or a school operating without the supervision of state or professional education agencies. More...
Leading edtech investor backs company to accelerate innovation in higher ed fundraising
EverTrue, a software company that aims to modernize fundraising efforts at educational institutions, announced that it has secured $6MM in additional funding led by University Ventures with participation from existing investor Bain Capital Ventures. More...
University launches new student success coaching program
Loyola University New Orleans announced the launch of a major initiative to enhance student outcomes and the student experience by providing executive-style coaching for Loyola students. More...
5 ways to use AV to prepare students for 21st-century jobs
Large university begins incentivizing math education
The Alabama State Department of Education recently approved a new UA accelerated master’s program that will allow select undergraduate math and math education majors to complete master’s degree requirements and achieve teacher certification simultaneously. More...