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.

Here are 2 strategies for successful pushback against policy changes

While the Trump administration overhauls the education system, members of Congress are more vulnerable to influence than we think, said policy leaders at ACE.

Strong feelings are emerging about Trump’s executive order

From "creative destruction" to "political theater," education leaders have expressed various viewpoints about the possible dissolution of the Department of Education.

Here is one big way the private sector can step up amid shrinking federal support

Institutions will need to seek more partners in the private philanthropic space to help support student financial aid. Income-based loans are one way to maximize contributions, according to these nonprofit leaders.

Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

Colleges and universities may need to overhaul some foundational processes in order to unlock a new era of skills-based learning in higher ed, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the "The University Business Podcast."

Federal warning: More than 50 institutions probed for race-based violations

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating colleges and universities for potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, according to a press release.

President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

This academic year has ushered in a wave of change and excitement at Belmont University. Here’s how President Greg Jones tempers what’s new with what’s essential.

Students face a challenge accessing these basic needs, per research

Food and housing insecurity, among other issues, are imperiling students' chances of earning a credential following the expiration of pandemic-era emergency funding, according to The Hope Center.

Are staff cuts practical? This report believes so

Institutions are contracting due to a variety of pressures, and this report believes staff cuts can lighten their budgets without hurting quality.

These schools are pioneering AI in student recruitment

Despite colleges and universities slowly turning to AI for help with attracting students, their commitment to a "human-centered approach" is keeping some schools at shoulder's length in the application stage.

See what’s driving the sudden rise in institutional neutrality

In less than two years, 140 institutions have adopted institutional neutrality policies. How much is political pressure driving the changes?

Here are the latest changes to this loan forgiveness program

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that limits which nonprofit organizations qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on whether they participate in "illegal" or "harmful" activities.

College destiny: Students list their hopes, worries and dream schools

Graduating high schoolers are 99% certain that a foray into higher education is going to work out but several factors contribute to high levels of stress during the college application process.

President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship

Plus, a surprising resignation in Nevada and another leadership shakeup at a major Florida university.

Transfer enrollment growth hits three consecutive years

Changing education and labor market conditions are motivating students to change course on their postsecondary career, the latest data shows.

What happened to loan borrowers’ repayment plans?

Loan borrowers' access to income-driven repayment plans and forgiveness have been thrown into limbo by a recent Department of Education memo.