Michelle Centamore

One big reason your campus could become a ‘smaller place’

Campus facilities are a growing concern for colleges and universities burdened by declining enrollment and rising costs, according to Gordian’s 2025 State of Facilities in Higher Education report.

Course sharing boosts retention and revenue for colleges, says new report

As colleges and universities grapple with declining enrollment and increasing financial pressure, a new report points to a collaborative solution: course sharing.

HBCU students are better off mentally than their peers

A new United Negro College Fund report highlights the mental health strengths of HBCUs—and the urgent need to close remaining service gaps.

Modern learners demand a change to the status quo, says study

Today's "modern learners" are choosing schools with a focus on careers, digital tools and flexibility, a new study finds.

Freshman class of 2024 is the most diverse yet, says new report

A new report explores the backgrounds, concerns and expectations of the 2024 freshman class, helping college leaders enhance student success.

OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service

The $5 billion Online Program Management industry is transforming, with partnerships declining and a growing shift to fee-for-service models.

Campus leaders show cautious optimism in AI, says report

Higher education leaders are prudently navigating artificial intelligence, looking to harness its benefits and reduce risks, says study.

As Trump’s deadline to eliminate DEI nears, few schools openly rush to make changes

Schools and colleges across the U.S. face a deadline to end diversity programs or risk having their federal money pulled by the Trump administration, yet few are openly rushing to make changes, believing they’re on solid legal ground.

How micro-credentials can lower costs and boost workforce opportunities

As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness.

Test-optional admissions may be hurting disadvantaged students, study says

A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policies may be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges.

Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.

What are colleges worried about most right now?

"Enrollment" holds the top spot as the most significant risk faced by colleges and universities, according to this annual report from United Educators.

How to navigate student protests in a polarized era

In moments of division, leaders are encouraged to embrace the roles of “educators and bridge-builders” to create environments where empathy and understanding take priority over conflict, per report.