Imagine a scenario where a group of faculty and students are traveling. Pretty typical, right? Now imagine that destination unexpectedly becomes the epicenter of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Immediately, the you ask yourself: Do we have anyone there? Who are they? Are they ok? How can we quickly confirm the faculty and students’ safety. More...
Challenges in taking higher ed online–and how to address them
The higher education field has never been more competitive. Today’s institutions are going to extraordinary lengths to keep enrollment levels high, often spending so much money on amenities that some observers have said modern campuses are taking on a “resort-like” feel. More...
Survey: Students want more digital engagement on campus
The increasing number of internet-ready devices flowing to college campuses gives institutions the opportunity to create more engaging and dynamic learning environments, according to a new survey. More...
These states offer good jobs that don’t require 4-year degrees
Nearly half the states in the U.S. have good blue-collar jobs that pay without bachelor’s degrees, according to a new state-level analysis of the 30 million jobs in the economy for those with less than a bachelor’s degree. More...
Syrian students face precarious future
Since stepping foot on frozen U.S. soil in 2012, Monzer Shakally has graduated high school, enrolled at the University of Iowa, joined a fraternity, landed a job and been accepted into the UI College of Dentistry. More...
Fla. bill seeks to reshape state college system
A Florida Senate bill that could alter public college education funding was introduced on Tuesday, the first day of the state’s 2018 legislative session. More...
Before fatal shooting of deputy, authorities were warned about suspect's mental health
Colorado authorities were contacted with concerns about the mental health of Matthew Riehl over a month before he shot and killed a deputy and wounded four others. But the 37-year-old man was never held for a mental health evaluation. More...
Bridging the gap between academia, the job market
There are plenty who think a disconnect exists between academia and the job market; that graduating students in large numbers don’t meet the criteria of today’s workplace. More...
Michigan State migrates to next gen Aircuity Platform
Aircuity, (www.aircuity.com), creator of measurably better environments, announced that it has migrated systems at Michigan State University from the original platform to the next generation; Aircuity 2.0. To date two of the nine systems installed on campus have been migrated with the remaining seven scheduled to be completed. More...
Stockton’s Island Campus opening opportunities for local students
Atlantic City is expecting a lot from the campus Stockton University is building at its Black Horse Pike entrance — an economic boost, transformation of a neighborhood and cultural enrichment. More...