Alcino Donadel

Alcino Donadel is editor at University Business covering college leadership, enrollment, and career readiness since 2023. He is a first-generation journalism graduate from the University of Florida with triple citizenship from the U.S., Ecuador, and Brazil. Find Alcino on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].

The 5 schools under investigation for undocumented student scholarships

The Department of Education is deciding whether universities' scholarships for documented students are violating anti-discrimination law under Title IV.

Navigating the new age of higher ed philanthropy

With gift-giving increasingly vital, institutions are grappling with new developments in the kinds of gifts they receive—and from whom.

How campus viewpoint diversity is taking on a new light

Promoting conservative voices on campus can help viewpoint diversity flourish. Some leaders believe it begins with teaching students how to engage with one another.

How new athlete revenue-sharing is causing staggering financial change

Cash-strapped institutions are adopting an "entrepreneurial mindset" in driving revenue streams to attract and retain student-athletes in the new era of revenue-sharing.

How to energize growth while keeping a small school feel

New Chancellor Daniel Pullin has co-authored a 10-year strategic plan to steer Texas Christian University's growth alongside its increasingly prominent city, Fort Worth.

A thousand words: Authentic photos shift perceptions of higher ed

Complete College America has released a free photo library showcasing candid shots of campus community members to demystify higher education.

States, nonprofits look to capture quality of non-degree credentials

As states cash in on the potential of non-degree credentials to become a more significant engine for economic mobility, new frameworks are emerging to ensure these innovative programs pass muster. 

How higher education is coping with surging budget deficits

More than a dozen colleges and universities have announced budget cuts, staff layoffs and tuition increases in June and midway through July to cope with rising budget deficits.

5 ways to better prepare students for a changing job market

With recent college graduates entering one of the tightest job markets since the COVID outbreak, colleges and universities must find new ways to help students wow potential employers.

Here are 3 ways the Big Beautiful Bill will change postgraduate programs

Postgraduate programs may be the biggest pain point for institutions scrambling to adapt to student loan changes.

President moves: These three interim leaders have proven their worth

Half of the recently hired presidents had once served in an interim capacity. Plus: An 18-year leader announces his retirement.

Who is most at risk if international enrollment falls?

Non-selective schools heavily reliant on international enrollment and already under financial stress could slide into "negative territory," according to Moody's Ratings.

Here are cost-effective steps to increase campus security

Coordinating with emergency response teams is a fundamental aspect of campus security that college leaders often overlook.

How one big step for American well-being lies in small credentials

Over 700,000 certificates and associate's degrees will go un-earned every year until 2032, curbing American workers from maximizing their annual earnings, according to Georgetown University.

Study abroad programs must now overcome this growing student concern

Global conflict and civil unrest are impacting student interest in study abroad programs, according to a new survey from Terra Dotta.