Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

How AI in libraries provides answers on campus

Library chatbots handle frequently asked questions 24/7—and provide stress relief—as artificial intelligence opens new possibilities in higher education.

How beer supports college research and generates excitement

Purdue brews Boiler Gold and Boiler Black to fund academic programs. Nicholls State's Colonels Retreat Lager may lead to wine and spices. And beer is a good luck charm at New Mexico State.

How community colleges are kicking esports into high gear

Community college leaders are finding that esports raises the academic enthusiasm of current students and attracts more new full-time students to campus.

How higher ed scores victories for vets

Colleges expand programs for former service members who have a hard time transitioning from the mission-oriented military to a more open, less rigid world of campus choices.

What’s social media’s role in college searches?

High school students are increasingly shifting their college searches to social media, which has also emerged as an effective method of reaching underrepresented students, a new study says.

What’s the true role of a student tour guide on campus?

Guides must market the institution while connecting with prospects; plus 11 tips for creating a memorable campus tour.

Employability and debt reports could spur more career advising

Data from a recent study links certain college majors to higher levels of loan debt, and another report reveals students’ unrealistic salary expectations. These findings could prompt campus administrators to expand career counseling services and publish more extensive employment data.

Research center aims to further reform Greek system

The Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at Penn State provides yet another example of the higher ed community’s push to eliminate hazing, sexual assault and other dangerous behaviors at fraternities and sororities.

B-school diversity course answers employer expectations

The mandatory “First Year Integrated Course” at the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Ohio examines diversity from a variety of angles.

Community colleges confront hiring challenges

Community colleges have seen a drop in faculty employment applications at the same time those institutions take longer to make new hires, according to...

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