JD Solomon

4 technology trends in higher ed

High school students live in a technology-filled world and expect the same or better experience when they reach university. From artificial intelligence to big data, see how institutions are integrating new technology now to create smarter campuses for tomorrow's incoming class.

A timeout from the rest of life

Anthony Kronman, former dean of Yale Law School and a current professor, argues that the feverish egalitarianism pervasive on today’s college campuses is out of place at institutions whose job is to prepare citizens to live in a vibrant democracy.

Can an app help reduce food insecurity on campus?

An app developed by a team of students at University of California, Berkeley promises to address campus food insecurity through the anonymous donation of meal swipes, between those who need them and those who have swipes to share. The team behind the app, called Bear AppÁ©tit, recently won the Modo Labs 2019 national student Ideathon competition.

Colleges pushing freshman orientation in new directions

The college orientation season is fully underway, with some schools offering special attention to mental health, first-gen and minority students, and even parents.

Not your parents’ university

Higher education should be a transformative experience, not just a business proposition, says David J. Staley. If we really want to offer that transformative...

Creating ‘digital moments’

Curtis Carver likes to keep things simple. Not that he isn’t invested in the latest technologies, but he says technology should be without roadblocks...

Higher ed association news roundup: AAUP, ACE, AAC&U, CUPA-HR, CIC, NACAC, NASFAA

From unveiling a new resource on the status of race and ethnicity in higher ed (ACE) to reporting on college enrollment (NASFAA), here is the latest higher ed association news.

MIT to open AI college

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming commonplace in computers and consumer electronics. The term refers to the ability of computers to be trained to...

The future of free college

Every election season, hopeful candidates pitch various plans to make college affordable for everyone. And in the past few years, dozens of states, localities...

The hidden costs of food insecurity on campus

Since 2000, the net price of college has increased while real family income has stagnated. As a result, most students and their families have...

Accommodating transgender students on college campuses

Colleges and universities are witnessing a growing number of  transgender students—and faculty—struggling to find their way. The term describes any gender identity that does...

A voice for native-serving institutions in higher ed

When it comes to underserved student populations, one group is often left out of the conversation: American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Western Interstate Commission...

Higher ed cybersecurity requires a touch of paranoia

Editor's Note: University Business welcomes the insights and opinions of educators and administrators on all topics. If you would like to contribute a guest column,...

The future-forward higher ed classroom

How technology—and students—will change the nature of education.

Voice of colleges and higher ed experts

We asked: What are your predictions, hopes and concerns for 2018? Administrators and experts who have recently contributed to UB answered. A link to...