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.

Why these leaders want to secure the liberal arts in a digital world

Higher education is re-envisioning its offerings from the ground up to acclimate itself to the emerging demands of a digital workforce. How can the humanities and arts defend their merit?

Report: HBCUs need more funding now to keep pace with digital demands

Complete College America highlights need for digital transformation at HBCUs, calling for increased investment in technology and physical infrastructure to boost student success

President moves: Holloway from Rutgers out, and these 2 provosts climb the ladder

Of the seven college leaders called upon to testify about antisemitism before Congress, only two remain at their post.

Know this for next week: Online learning doesn’t stack up in one study

The report's authors noted that this gap may vary—or even be wider—at institutions that do not stress discipline as intensely as West Point. Also: what does this presidential candidate's bid to cut "unnecessary" college degree mean for you?

These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

The Stanfords and Yales of higher education may help some of America's low-income students prosper, but new data from Third Way shows which institutions have the biggest impact on the nation's must vulnerable.

How micro-credentials are spurring deeper collaboration between community college and employers

The "great unbundling" of community colleges' academic offerings is rapidly feeding career-ready adult learners into high-demand fields. The prize for institutions: Higher enrollment and student buy-in.

The 5 key aspects of a successful college president today

Researchers with Academic Search surveyed over 700 presidents on what skills they believe presidents must learn in today's climate. Date acumen and trust top the list.

Here are 3 ways your procurement office is changing

Do purchase orders and long-term service contracts reflect a university's strategic mission? They may matter more than ever, according to two women at the forefront of procurement.

President’s corner: Why Hilary Link anchors herself in history for perspective, poise and innovation

Whether spearheading growth opportunities or helping sow campus harmony, Link, the "bi-cultural" scholar, carries this centuries-old, nine-word phrase with her as the leader of Drew University.

Know This For Next Week: Three-year degrees are advancing

In the week ahead, some colleges can begin building reduced-credit programs and maybe even expect more high school students to enroll right after graduation.

Free speech, and other issues keeping these 11 college presidents up at night

Liberal arts college leaders attending The Presidents Dinner in D.C. are tangled in a Catch-22 balancing First Amendment protections. But dialogue and learning to listen are seen as solutions.

The University Business Podcast: How to turn an academic evolution into a revolution

Breaking down siloes is a method of the past at UT Knoxville. Inaugural dean Ozlem Kilic shows us how her new college is creating a forum for cutting-edge curriculum.

How can an 8-week term improve community college student success rates?

Time-strapped students juggling full-time jobs and other external obligations can accomplish more in half the time with this innovative academic scheduling approach, argues this dean of academic success.

Report: Adult online learners are money-motivated. Are your programs supporting their career goals?

Ninety percent of online learners are pursuing a credential for career-related reasons, and they're willing to enroll further from where they live to find the right fit, according to a new report from Risepoint.

President moves: 2 leaders serving 30+ years are calling it a job well done

The longest-serving chief executive of any public university announced he will be retiring and Southern Methodist University will be looking for a new president for the first time since 1995.