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.

Liberal arts leaders converge to flip the script on AI

Faculty and academic support staff from over 50 institutions are exploring generative AI's place in pedagogy, research and the student experience this weekend.

Insider study reveals massive concern over college athletics

Four out of five presidents stated that college athletics are headed in a "negative direction" in the age of NIL and athlete revenue sharing, according to this NCAA survey.

President Birge’s best advice after his 10th year at the helm

"It takes four years just to learn the role and then another couple of years to figure out what to do with it," James Birge says, who will soon retire from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Early numbers suggest international student downturn this fall

The number of international students who entered the U.S. in August fell by 19% compared to last year. These schools are already announcing budget cuts.

Here’s how to prioritize human connection while embracing AI

As generative AI—and campus use of it—evolves, so must the trust and connection between campus stakeholders. Faculty development, improved AI literacy and other techniques may help.

Why the Simplified FAFSA may finally prove its worth this year

Following two delayed rollouts, FAFSA got off to a record start this year and may reach one of its highest completion rates.

Trump targets 9 schools with new funding demands

The Department of Education implores these universities to return to standardized testing, limit international students and freeze tuition for five years.

Hoax threats disrupt more than a dozen colleges this week

A wave of bomb threats sent Tuesday morning to 11 schools is estimated to have affected over one million students and cost $60 million to campus operations.

President moves: Hiring slows, exits pick up through September

At least 10 leaders have announced their coming retirements or resigned in the past two weeks.

How this community college slashed its IT headaches with AI

Kentucky Community and Technical College System reduced IT tickets by 99% within 45 days of deploying a new network platform.

Political ‘climate’ pushes professors in the South to relocate

More than half of surveyed professors stated that they would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work, per AAUP.

Creating a people-first culture at Southern New Hampshire University

President Lisa Marsh Ryerson vows to drive digital innovation at this online juggernaut with a relentless focus on students—and the staff that support them.

Poverty—not income—is the most important factor in determining college success

Only low-poverty high schools produced graduating classes in which more than half of students earned a postsecondary degree within six years, says research..

See which universities are shattering their enrollment records

Colleges big and small are welcoming more students than ever this fall semester thanks to outsized first-year classes and growth in online learners.

Budget cuts: What schools have announced them—and who may be next

Colleges are reducing tenured faculty and staff positions, eliminating academic programs, closing libraries and more.