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.

Grads this year may unlock a generous job market. Are they actually ready?

The Class of 2025 is expected to enjoy a stronger job market when they graduate in the spring, and potentially, more lucrative compensation.

Why certificates are becoming popular beyond the undergraduate realm

While certificates have become a proven strategy to re-enroll stops outs, young adults and everything in between, postgraduate learners are catching on.

Here are several examples of strong dual enrollment partnerships

The Career Ladders Project examined how six pairs of community colleges and K12 districts in Southern California have built high-quality dual enrollment pathways.

Trade schools: Why they’re grabbing a bigger share of enrollment

Enrollment and projected market growth through 2030 is looking more favorable for trade schools than broader higher ed, according to a report from Validated Insights.

Here are 3 major injuries inflicted by last year’s FAFSA on fall enrollment

About half of all surveyed private colleges and universities said their incoming class was “more difficult” to fill, and 44% reported a smaller incoming class, according to a survey from NAICU.

3 ways campus bookstores can adapt to new habits

While the role of the bookstore has shifted, it hasn't lessened, says Lacey Wallace, research analyst at the National Association of College Stores.

These are the best college presidents of the century—according to one list

A new report from the American Enterprise Institute ranked more than 400 current and former presidents based on much they improved student success measures during their tenure.

How to beat the enrollment cliff: Act like Yamaha

An enrollment cliff or enrollment shift? See how this private liberal arts university bucked a defunct recruitment strategy to make way for 'modern learners.'

The University Business Podcast: How to work together to adapt to new realities

Public university systems are fighting to stay relevant in the public eye. Can James Johnsen's new book help its leaders prove their value?

One free tuition program is shattering application records

Tennessee high schoolers' historic interest in community and technical colleges comes during a nationwide decline in undergraduate enrollment among first-year students this fall.

Here’s why two-thirds of Latino students consider stopping out

More than 80% of Latino students reported experiencing food insecurity while in school, with half indicating barriers to access occurring weekly or even daily.

How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners

Stopped-out learners' past-due balances often bar them from re-enrolling in higher education. The Ohio College Comeback Compact has helped 95% of eligible students return to their debt-holding institution.

Why AI usage is now soaring among higher ed employees

Executive higher ed leaders were the most optimistic when asked about AI's benefits across campus. But concerns are growing.

Cyber ranges may be higher ed’s solution to a big workforce problem

Fueled by million-dollar grants, the experiential learning opportunity is funneling students across the country into cybersecurity, a industry that's desperate for skilled technicians.

This tech tool can drive employability and lifelong learning

Only 38% of respondents surveyed said their institutions provide students with lifelong learning activities outside the classroom.