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 first signs of worry over California’s huge budget cuts

Leaders of California's two largest public university systems have aired their concerns about Gov. Gavin Newsom's state budget proposal, which is expected to reduce up to 8% of their funding in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Why dining halls are now devoted to plant-based options

Colleges and universities are setting systemwide commitments to transition up to 75% of their dining hall offerings to plant-based options in the next three years, according to a new report from the Humane Society of the United States.

First-year enrollment data deemed no good in Clearinghouse report

First-year enrollment increased last fall, correcting findings from an earlier report that claimed a 5% decline, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research center.

Why supporting faculty mental health is enormous for classrooms

"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.

Big political win results in a narrower Title IX

Following months of public and legal pushback, the Department of Education's efforts to add LGBTQ protections to Title IX has been defeated.

President moves: A Texas-sized hire and a controversial severance package highlight this list

A changing of the guard is underway at Texas' flagship university while one president accused of "wasteful" spending was offered more than a million dollars to resign.

How gender studies is being targeted across higher ed

Critics of a new pilot program in Florida believe state policymakers are using ROI as a guise for political aims to influence curriculum.

These 3 big campus movements will falter under new administration

A trio of left-leaning campaigns in higher ed have lost momentum as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House.

DEI disconnect: Students have more hope as political pressure grows

While efforts to further curtail DEI will continue into 2025, college students are far more optimistic about diversity initiatives on campus, according to a new survey.

Here’s why better funding doesn’t equate to stronger student outcomes

Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.

Are free tuition programs really helping students?

Erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education. Living expenses, such as housing and food, still can leave aspiring students with surprising price tags.

President’s corner: How a genuine student-first mentality propels Linda Livingstone

In the whirlwind of change occurring in college academics and athletics, the seven-year Baylor University president and NCAA board chair makes integrity a key focus to her numerous priorities.

Here are the 20 most lavishly lucrative athletic programs

Billion-dollar media deals have propelled SEC and Big Ten universities to the top. Which two ACC schools made the list?

Here are 6 promising higher ed predictions for 2025

Amid the bewildering headwinds higher education faces in 2025, trends percolating from the past year have carved the path for what lies ahead.

How Trump’s influence over higher ed just grew more powerful

The first meeting held by NACIQI revealed how the Trump administration aims to reorient higher education by influencing U.S. accreditation standards.