Stefanie Botelho

How a smiley face can improve faculty-student communication

A new survey explores the relationship between students and faculty based on the use of emoji in digital exchanges—with instructors who use them perceived as warmer and more influential

Public health-focused universities come up short on paid parental leave policy

New study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine sheds light on how public health-focused higher ed institutions have some work to do with their maternity and paternity benefits.

Effective tech change management: Promoting positive experiences

A Q&A with Beverly Magda, associate provost of strategic partnerships at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania.

People Watch: President of Georgia Gwinnett College selected

Jann Luciana Joseph (pictured) will replace Interim President Mary Beth Walker on July 1.

Student-athlete success centers provide holistic support

Student-athlete centers are evolving beyond academic guidance to help in achieving post-graduation success.

Survey sheds light on who exactly is paying for college

LendEDU study of to what level students are responsible for covering the costs of their postsecondary education

People Watch: 12 people, including 6 coaches, plead not guilty in admissions scandal

Prosecutors say some students were admitted at elite colleges on the basis of falsified test scores and athletic credentials.

5 best college website designs and practices

The best college website designs involve keeping websites fresh and user-friendly and can be accomplished by following a few key practices.

Higher ed conferences and events (April-June 2019)

A roundup of events for college and university leaders.

People Watch: Maryland University of Integrative Health’s new president and CEO shares school vision

“I believe we are here to impact as many lives around the world as we can, [and be] a model for others, inspire others,” says Marc Levin, who now leads MUIH.

Construction Watch: UNC System seeks $200 million for systemwide improvements

A North Carolina House bill, which includes the funding, does not specify how it will be divided across the college system.

People Watch: University of Dallas hires new president

Thomas S. Hibbs will be the first alum to lead Dallas’ Roman Catholic university.

Construction Watch: Bond proposal will assist N.C. schools with new construction

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says the state bond proposal is a way to invest in better schools from kindergarten through college as well as to improve other critical infrastructure.

People Watch: Wentworth Institute hires Quinnipiac veteran as president

Mark Thompson will lead Boston’s Wentworth Institute after serving for 21 years as an executive at Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University.

People Watch: Skidmore College president to step down next year

Philip A. Glotzbach, Skidmore’s seventh president, will leave his post at the end of the 2019-20 academic year.