Percentage of first-generation students drops. Is it a good sign?

The college population is made up of 13% fewer first-generation learners than in 1996, but degree attainment has risen.

How to reintroduce diversity and overcome false narratives

Paullette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, joins the podcast to discuss recapturing the DEI narrative—and welcoming members who’ve historically denounced diversity initiatives.

A snapshot of the enormous funding reduction for public universities this year

Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.

6 trends shaping the fast-evolving online business education landscape in 2026

Changing learner expectations, new delivery models and AI are prompting institutions to rethink how they deliver value to individuals and organizations.

How to perform a quick checkup on your board of trustees

The relationship between a university’s board of trustees or regents and a president can be of tremendous benefit to the institution and its leadership.

Creation to transformation: How AI has shifted the peak of learning

Institutions must ensure students can interpret, adapt and transform what artificial intelligence produces into meaningful, human-centered outcomes.

It’s time for the AI university: How to save learning

AI is good news for teaching and learning. Among the amazing things it will do is to create more quality classroom time.

As AI changes the first job, working while in college must evolve

Student jobs that cover basic needs and lead to well-paying careers after graduation are powerful tools for building more secure futures.

How to meet the new Title II accessibility requirements

When digital content is accessible, all students have a richer and more engaging learning experience and faculty gain confidence that their teaching reaches every learner.

6 trends shaping the fast-evolving online business education landscape in 2026

Changing learner expectations, new delivery models and AI are prompting institutions to rethink how they deliver value to individuals and organizations.

A look at the new demands on interim leaders

With interim leaders becoming more common and fractional leadership roles growing, institutions must embrace flexibility and focus on outcomes.

How to have a big climate impact at a small school

If replicated on campuses across the country, Hamilton College's project will lead to meaningful change for our communities and the environment. Its impact extends far beyond a few thousand trees.

Faculty are ready for workforce alignment. Institutional leaders must be, too

Faculty are focused on preparing students for what comes next. However, new data shows there is a gap to address.

Cybersecurity risk: Hidden vulnerabilities in student data collection

Many institutions collect their most sensitive student information through generic web forms that cannot prove compliance, enforce proper access controls or maintain adequate audit trails.

Alabama one of only 3 states that stops these undocumented students from going to college

Alabama is one of only three states that bars undocumented students from public colleges, shutting many out of higher education. Advocates warn the state’s immigration restrictions are deepening fear and narrowing opportunities for thousands of teens.

As accommodations rise, exams get harder to run

Administering exams was once simple, but many professors now must juggle a growing number of students with official disability accommodations requiring extra time, special rooms or approved technology.

The new college version of ‘the dog ate my homework’

A veteran professor says students are increasingly using AI-crafted emails and mental-health claims to seek last-minute grade boosts. She argues the formulaic appeals feel manipulative and reflect a shift away from genuine academic engagement.

Missouri schools could see new performance incentives under emerging proposal

Offering financial incentives to boost student achievement is relatively new, with few states using outcome-based school funding. But an executive order from Gov. Mike Kehoe could put Missouri on track to try it.