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 students in need don’t complete the FAFSA and other scholarships

While FAFSA filing rates are rising, many lower-income students are attending college without tapping into the full array of financial aid resources available to them.

How to support your weary technology staff

It takes more than counseling and therapy to keep your IT and cybersecurity pros from applying elsewhere in the next year, according to this survey from EDUCAUSE.

A simple way 3 states are inviting more high schoolers

Alabama, Illinois and Tennessee are now offering acceptance letters—and even scholarships—with just the click of a button.

Here are 4 ways your institution can become more attractive for adult learners

A successful re-enrollment initiative in California lays the blueprint for reeling stopped-out adults back into college.

High tech CTE: How higher ed can capitalize on an emerging market

Degree-granting institutions and CTE programs are no longer an either-or for the emerging American workforce. Here's how they can work in tandem.

Rising seniors: Why university retirement communities are the new business boon

These institutions are rushing to capitalize on university retirement communities to cater to an aging U.S. population and diversify revenue streams.

Why authentic influencer content is a must for your marketing strategy

A quarter of all rising high school seniors follow an influencer who posts college-related content, according to this marketing and enrollment firm.

Why this new president will double down on the liberal arts

First-time President Brooke Barnett looks to propel Florida's oldest college into a new age for higher education while maintaining a timeless focus on a quality liberal arts education.

Marketing and enrollment surge to gain AI’s competitive edge

Marketing and enrollment staff say AI is helping them get their message out quicker, despite a lack of guidance or support from their institution, according to Education Dynamics and UPCEA.

How to help reduced financial aid offices better support students

Financial aid offices are buckling under rising demands and shrinking resources, impacting student services, according to a five-year report from NASFAA.

How revolutionary workforce changes can energize experiential learning

Institutions are discovering different ways to implement experiential learning to prepare the U.S. workforce for widescale technological transformations.

Why this small university’s campus sale offers new look for sector

Notre Dame de Namur's 96.5-acre sale mirrors a strategic pivot among small private colleges that have downsized, specialized and digitized in recent years.

Three big resignations in mid-July during slow hiring week

One leader is stepping down just a month after signing a contract renewal.

The 5 schools under investigation for undocumented student scholarships

The Department of Education is deciding whether universities' scholarships for documented students are violating anti-discrimination law under Title IV.

Navigating the new age of higher ed philanthropy

With gift-giving increasingly vital, institutions are grappling with new developments in the kinds of gifts they receive—and from whom.