Alcino Donadel

Alcino Donadel is a UB staff writer and first-generation journalism graduate from the University of Florida. He has triple citizenship from the U.S., Ecuador and Brazil.

Whip up student engagement with these 3 useful approaches

Regardless of an institution's size, here's how higher ed leaders can shrink the size of campus by creating community pathways for first-generation students.

Here’s how changes in the edtech world affect higher ed

The strategies edtech founders are deploying today to help them stay relevant hint at how higher education at large is changing.

How a looming Trump presidency is already affecting college life

President-elect Donald Trump's aggressive stance on immigration has led some institutions and related organizations to begin issuing guidance to students ahead of his inauguration.

Knocking on wood for this year’s FAFSA rollout

Despite a strong FAFSA rollout, here is one kink colleges should look out for in their outreach to students.

See how many colleges may close after 2029

The demographic cliff is set to drain young student enrollment beginning next year. What's the worst-case scenario?

The 5 factors likely to ensure better credential completion

Six-year credential completion rates are the highest in over a decade, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. What's raising the bar?

How this year cast doubt on 2 higher ed myths

Several reports published in 2024 have exposed some commonly held beliefs about college costs and state investment in higher education.

How better accountability can propel innovative short-term credentials

Academic providers must strengthen their data systems to better analyze how effective their short-term programs are, declares a new report from EdTrust.

Why the short-term Pell offers limited yet promising results

Despite stronger enrollment and completion rates, students offered the experimental aid package underperformed in these three areas.

President moves: USC, Urbana-Champaign must now look for leaders

Also: One state university system found its next leader in a retired Air Force commander, and this HBCU's president will not be returning from a leave of absence.

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