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.

Stanford president to resign after investigation finds “serious flaws” in research

"I agree that in some instances I should have been more diligent when seeking corrections, and I regret that I was not," said Tessier-Lavigne in a statement.

Several prominent universities end legacy admissions in light of affirmative action ending

The number of Pell-eligible and first-generation students has increased by 10% or more since Johns Hopkins University stopped legacy admissions in 2013.

King’s College will not close despite staff layoffs and cancelling fall classes

Additionally, King's College's accrediting body has stripped its accreditation, citing the school's failure "to demonstrate that it can sustain itself in the short or long-term."

How ‘DEI hysteria’ killed this director’s contract and led to one dean’s resignation

Forces above Texas A&M's chancellor tore down Kathleen McElroy's contract negotiations due to her advocacy of equity-based hiring practices.

Watch the fine print: Colleges should take steps now to prepare for federal regulation changes

"FAFSA Simplification is going to make this the most complicated year we have seen perhaps ever," says Maureen Anderson, a former director of financial aid at Santa Fe College (Fla.). In addition, there are Title IX changes coming in October.

Are Northwestern’s recent athletic firings indicative of a deeper problem?

Northwestern's recent allegations call to mind a case two years ago that also alleged racist behavior and sexual harassment against student athletes.

Goldman Sachs: HBCUs play central role in Black student excellence

The upward social mobility rate for students moving from the bottom two income quintiles to the top two is 10% higher at HBCUs than in non-minority serving institutions, according to the report.

Your next student cohort is visiting your website. Are you making a good impression?

Modern Campus found that 73% of students feel likely to enroll after completing a college virtual tour, a rate that's increased since 2019.

President moves: This Latina chancellor is CSU’s answer, plus 2 more exceptional hires

Each of these three presidents is a "first" upon their hire, either as their respective school's first Hispanic, Latina or female leader.

About 370 more free college programs have erupted nationwide in 8 years

Michigan's Kalamazoo Promise has proven to increase eligible students’ chances of enrolling in a 4-year college or university by 34%.

These states have the highest rates of first-generation students

NASPA reports that half of today's college students come from parents who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Do you know where they are and what they look like?

4 ways financial aid partnerships can help you ride out the turbulent FAFSA season

FAS found that only about 25% of institutions are satisfied with existing financial aid services. Recent national developments will only exacerbate the problem.

Public confidence in higher education plummets by 20% in 8 years

Confidence in the higher education system has dropped by double-digit numbers among all groups, except for Democrats, who were one point shy, Gallup found.

LGBTQ+ attacks mount as students, allies rally to defend rights

From officials requesting trans student medical records to death threats, some LGBQT+ supporters show their commitment to building inclusive spaces and a core maintenance of values.

How one flaw exposed the data of countless students and educators

At least 33 data breaches have been disclosed so far, affecting more than 17.5 million people 200 organizations, many of them colleges, universities and related organizations.