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Facilities

3 higher education space-planning trends to watch

In almost all cases, higher ed space planning teams are being asked to connect their budgets to the student experience, and this means rethinking traditional space allocation.

Wild commencement weekend: Women’s rights, Wonder, wind take center stage

Vice President Harris, Dr. Anthony Fauci and top entertainers send off graduates with praise for enduring tough two years, challenging them to be their best.

4 tips for improved capital planning in higher ed

Focused facilities stewardship and capital planning are more important than ever across the higher ed landscape.

Nuclear option: Could the future of university energy use reside in reactors?

Purdue officials are looking into the potential of small nuclear reactors as clean energy option.

Past the pandemic? Why college protocols still vary on 2022 commencements

While most in higher ed are planning for wide-open ceremonies, others are still keeping masks on.

Howard University goes online amid spike in COVID-19 cases, low quarantine space

With commencement ceremonies a month away and the city seeing a 140% increase, the university isn't taking chances.
Thu Apr 14th, 2022

Why this flagship university is eager to lure remote workers to its campus

"Work From Purdue" is being touted by the Indiana university as a first-of-its-kind program that incentivizes remote workers from outside the state to relocate to a campus live/work community.
Thu Apr 14th, 2022

Will COVID fatigue prevent colleges from new mandates when cases rise?

As institutions have lessened protocols and talked up an endemic phase, a new variant is lurking and spreading rapidly.
Fri Apr 8th, 2022

With COVID-19 cases up again, masking returns at Johns Hopkins, Georgetown

Despite a rise in cases statewide in New York, the University of Rochester opts to end booster requirements for students and faculty.
Thu Apr 7th, 2022

The impact of audio quality in education must be moved to the front of the class

Whether it’s minimizing background noise or amplifying the teacher’s voice, achieving the correct balance and quality of sound will enhance the students' overall quality of learning.
Wed Apr 6th, 2022

Can higher ed make it through April without big COVID spikes?

One big institution has abandoned most of its mitigation strategies, including contact tracing and isolation.
Wed Apr 6th, 2022