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.

Columbia president Minouche Shafik resigns, citing post-protest threats

Nearly four months after a Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, Shafik announced her immediate resignation, citing the abuse she and her family have endured.

How “course marking” can bring OER to the mainstream

Colleges and universities struggling to communicate how their OER initiative is saving students money and boosting ROI may need these four tips from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.

Facing headwinds, can institutions ramp up popular online degree programs?

Tight budgets, half-formed institutional strategies and a turbulent online program manager market are impeding chief online learning officers from advancing innovative programs—despite more than half stating their enrollment is growing faster than on-campus programs.

The University Business Podcast: Why are student-athletes becoming ‘gladiators’?

Presidents of large universities have long-faced pressure to bend the knee to their Division I athletic programs, says this Indiana University president emeritus. Unchecked, it will continue to have a corrosive effect on higher ed's academic and research mission.

President moves: Wave of retirements opens opportunity for new hires

A trio of retirement announcements and a pair of presidents stepping down—including Michael Drake of the University of California system—dominate this edition.

TGIF time-saver: VP hopeful Tim Walz and his promising track record on education

The current Minnesota governor is no stranger to America's education system, having worked hands-on in classrooms and passed progressive policy measures in K12 and higher ed.

This year’s FAFSA delayed until Dec. 1 to ensure successful rollout

The Office of Federal Student Aid plans to implement a phased rollout beginning Oct. 1 to resolve any system errors. However, some stakeholders are airing their concerns.

With cliff looming, private colleges’ finances pose a challenge

Of nearly 900 private colleges reviewed by Forbes, more than half of all schools earned a C or worse this year, compared to 20% in 2021.

A textbook case on how one university is saving students $10 million

The University of Houston has increased the market share of students buying course materials from the bookstore by 79%, a 62-percentage-point increase from fall 2022.

These 18 schools are offering the most competitive AI tracks for undergrads

As the job market for recent computer science majors appear more bearish, these colleges are advancing into a new facet of the cutting edge.

President’s Corner: Why a strategic “pathway” is better than a plan

Allegheny College President Ron Cole completes a record-breaking year in fundraising and revamps the school's industry collaboration.

Why are employers finding business graduates more attractive hires?

Hiring funnels for MBA graduates were stronger than for bachelor's earners and industry candidates in 2023 and possibly 2024, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council.

Admissions workloads are enormous. Here is how AI can help

Admissions offices are slowly integrating generative AI into their tool boxes to manage ballooning application pools while also easing staff burnout and other workload issues.

Lottery admissions: Are they feasible in an anti-DEI environment?

Colleges and universities creating new admissions standards that support socioeconomic diversity could introduce an "element of randomness," a report by Acuity Insights suggests.

How ‘the gift of time’ is transforming Trinity Christian College

In this edition of President's Corner, Aaron Kuecker's of Trinity Christian College lays out the benefits of "Wellness Wednesdays," the the four-day course schedule that gives students more opportunities to connect with their futures.