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.

More stopped-out students are now re-enrolling in college

Fewer students are stopping out of college and 42 states recently saw increases in re-enrollment over the year prior, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

These colleges look to overcome cuts to federal student support

President Donald Trump's push to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP funding is forcing schools enrolling high proportions of low-income and marginalized students to quickly re-allocate resources.

President moves: These 4 state flagships will see big changes

Major public universities across these states are welcoming or bidding farewell to their presidents.

How President Ralls is enhancing Wake Tech’s CTE portfolio

Wake Tech President Scott Ralls is seizing the momentum on CTE education by building career-focused pathways through upskilling and stackable credentialing.

Students can now earn a credential from more schools

Schools—from K12 districts to four-year colleges and universities—are upgrading their credentials to swiftly upskill the emerging and mid-career workforce.

Why high school graduates now need perspective on higher ed to enroll

The Class of 2024's decreasing interest in attending four-year colleges and universities may be stemming from a lack of career guidance, according to this survey.

Why one university connects online learners to a powerful locale

National University's new co-learning hub blends childcare, high-speed WiFi and coffee stations to provide its online adult learners with a space to unwind, focus or both.

Introducing influencers: How to drive media engagement growth

With Gen Z on TikTok, media-savvy institutions are reshaping how they communicate with prospective students.

Here’s how reduced ED staffing has hurt financial aid offices

College and university financial aid offices strained, underequipped and slower at assisting students with FAFSA requests since the Trump administration cut staffing at the Department of Education.

New spring enrollment inches closer to pre-pandemic levels

Interest in community colleges continue to boost year-over-year undergraduate spring enrollment, according to the latest numbers from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

President moves: Spring is the time for several big leadership changes

Over a dozen colleges and universities are welcoming or bidding farewell to leaders as the semester winds down.

How tariffs can exacerbate sizable research funding cuts

Research universities preparing for significant budget cuts could be squeezed even further by the increasing costs of supplies due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, one procurement expert says.

While not simplistic, students ultimately succeed after college, research finds

Graduates, many of whom worked at least one job to afford basic necessities, are finding employment. Here's what some students did in college to get ahead.

U.S. international enrollment down, is policy the reason why?

Shifting government policies have contributed to a lull in international enrollment globally, but perhaps no more than in Canada and the U.S., according to a new survey from Studyportals.

Upward transfers: 2 states now look to boost bachelor’s degree completion

Two statewide programs across Illinois and Connecticut aim to monitor student outcomes and strengthen support for two-year cohorts.