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Facilities

How to pair sustainability with satisfaction in campus dining

Michelle Centamore -
Sustainability efforts are more likely to endure when they solve everyday operational problems, not just environmental ones.
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Facilities debt mounts as colleges rethink growth and space

Alcino Donadel -
Deferred maintenance costs on major facility renovations have reached their highest level on record amid declining student enrollment. 
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5 Trends Reshaping Campus Life & Learning Environments

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore five major trends shaping work, life and play across modern colleges and universities. These aren’t just predictions—they’re actionable insights you can use to plan, prioritize, and future-proof your campus infrastructure.
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Rising seniors: Why university retirement communities are the new business boon

Alcino Donadel -
These institutions are rushing to capitalize on university retirement communities to cater to an aging U.S. population and diversify revenue streams.
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Achieving long-term value and ROI through campus design

Craig Atkinson -
Whether retrofitting existing buildings or planning new construction, today’s campus facilities must be flexible, resilient, and student-centered.
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Here’s one list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses

Matt Zalaznick -
You take immense pride in your campus. A new ranking features the 30 most beautiful college campuses from a sightseer's perspective. 
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Survey Results: How The Power of Food Enhances Campus Engagement

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, attendees will hear stats from and actionable insights based upon a comprehensive May 2025 study of higher ed institutions across the U.S on food management. Discover how university staff, faculty and students utilize food to enhance campus engagement while creating operational efficiencies.
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Informed Decision-Making in Times of Change: Applying the State of Facilities Report to Your Campus

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11th at 2 p.m. ET

This Ed Talk will review the insights from this year’s State of Facilities in Higher Education report and explore its application on your own campus for smart decision-making.

***All attendees will be able to safely download "The State of Facilities in Higher Education: 12th Edition" report.
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No student goes hungry with this college’s free meal program

Michelle Centamore -
Chancellor Bradley Davis says that the program set to launch this fall at the West Valley-Mission Community College District is about "equity, access and reimagining what community college can be."
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Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how to transform the challenges of aging infrastructure and significant funding deficits into opportunities for improved operational efficiency, enhanced student experiences, and sustainable financial planning by bridging the critical gaps between facilities management, capital projects, and daily maintenance operations.
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One big reason your campus could become a ‘smaller place’

Michelle Centamore -
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.
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Mastering Food for Campus Life Beyond The Dining Hall

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how food impacts key staff initiatives beyond the dining hall and how Quinsigamond Community College provides its staff with the catered meetings and events they crave without overhauling their current food service system.
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Financial stability: How colleges are trying to assure survival

Matt Zalaznick -
The University of New Orleans, a public institution, announced last week it will furlough full-time employees and may also layoff some positions to close its "significant structural budget deficit."
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Campus sustainability: Where the U.S. lands in the world rankings

Matt Zalaznick -
Each school was graded on attention to climate change, clean energy, water conservation, waste recycling, green transportation and sustainability education and research.
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3 ways campus bookstores can adapt to new habits

Alcino Donadel -
While the role of the bookstore has shifted, it hasn't lessened, says Lacey Wallace, research analyst at the National Association of College Stores.
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Leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting for Sustainable Campus Revitalization

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Monday, December 16 at 2 p.m. ET

Join Laura Carpenter from the Department of Energy's State and Community Energy Programs and Mike Hines, Director of Education Initiatives at Trane, for an insightful 30-minute Ed Talk on the transformative potential of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) as a strategic tool for revitalizing aging campus infrastructure.
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The Power of Food: Fueling Inclusivity, Equity, and Engagement in Campus Life

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, an education food program specialist will discuss how higher ed leaders can leverage specialty foods at critical times and places outside their dining halls to increase student engagement in campus life, create more inclusive environments, and ensure equity among departments, on and off campus.

***All attendees will be able to access real-world case studies about Rice University and Texas A&M Athletics.
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Peer Collaboration: Achieving Campus Innovation and Success

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, September 26th at 2 pm ET

Peer collaboration between colleges and universities is a very useful tool for facilities and finance leaders to help innovate their campuses. This webinar will showcase how several prominent higher ed leaders take advantage of regular meetings with peer institutions to share ideas and successes.
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Meeting Where Gen Z Is: Modernizing Student Living Experiences with the Latest Trends

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 18th at 2 pm ET

In this Ed Talk, an industry expert will highlight the smart living technologies reshaping on- and off-campus student living that Gen Z have come to expect from colleges and universities. We'll explore the growing trend towards flexible living arrangements and how these new technologies can empower institutions to create student-centric environments that foster community and innovation.
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5 ways to turn underused space into a vibrant environment

Adrienne Victor -
Our old school cafeteria was sitting unloved, waiting for someone to come along and repurpose it into a more useful, engaging space for the modern learning environment.
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How to attract new facilities talent on college campuses

Pete Zuraw -
Here are some fundamental ideas university leaders should consider as they frame their approach to the campus facilities workforce challenge.
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How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy

Alcino Donadel -
Following seven years of negotiation, design and production that survived the pandemic, Grinnell College's 18-acre, 9,000-solar panel array is live, replacing one-third of the campus’ total energy needs. Another two-megawatt project is speedily underway.
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Practical Strategies to Streamline Campus Construction and Renovation Projects

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, June 13th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, learn some practical strategies to streamline campus construction and renovation projects both in the short- and long-term, so that institutions of any size can become nimbler, more efficient, and more proactive in their approach to these important initiatives.  
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These features make 64 campuses the prettiest in the nation

Matt Zalaznick -
The campuses on Architectural Digest's list represent schools that "stun across the board"—from dormitories to libraries to dining halls.
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The Future Proof Campus: Taking A Data-Driven Approach to Facilities Investments

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, May 23rd at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, learn more about how to gather the data needed to make wise facilities investments at any institution, how to optimize your facilities data, and how to take a data-driven approach to facilities improvements to ensure your campus is better prepared for the future.  *All attendees will be able to download the free eBook, “How to Use Asset Investment Planning for Capital Planning, Budgeting, and Asset Management.” 
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Facility reinvestment, bogged by inflationary costs, manages upswing in 2024, report

Alcino Donadel -
Despite budget growth, pesky faculty shortages have led to higher rates of building deterioration and a higher prevalence of obvious leaks, failed or failing equipment, and a general repair decline, according to Gordian, a facility and construction management leader,
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How intentional building design helps these colleges build community synergy

Alcino Donadel -
Building infrastructure that naturally positions a university to interact with the outside world shows an understanding of the needs and desires of the general public, says a Notre Dame museum director.
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These colleges are making new campuses with old parts—and growing along the way

Alcino Donadel -
Colleges and universities nationwide are purchasing shacked up buildings and transforming them to increase their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects.
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These 3 states’ immigration struggles are spilling into higher ed. How are schools responding?

Alcino Donadel -
States facing a shortage of resources to support a yearlong influx of migrants are turning institutions' gymnasiums and shacked-up dorms to shoulder some of the weight. Responses from the schools and their communities have been mixed.
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Why colleges are updating historic buildings to suit the modern student

Alcino Donadel -
According to a new survey by The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), 84% of its member institutions reported they plan to update or adapt their facilities over the next year.
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Strike possible at University of Minnesota as service workers fight for higher wages

Chris Burt -
Teamsters push for better pay and working conditions, while the Twin Cities campus struggles to provide adequate food for students, with Lunchables offered as options.
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Senate Republicans: Title IX proposals erase 50 years of progress

Micah Ward -
The Biden administration "has seized our nation's primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities," Republicans write.
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Are these the 50 best ‘small’ college areas to live and study in the U.S.?

Chris Burt -
From economic mobility to sheer fun, these locations are among the most engaging for higher education students.
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Renovate or build new? What colleges can gain from saving legacy buildings

Chris Burt -
The charm might seem gone from historic campus structures, but preserving them can have its advantages.
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The top 5 rankings in key categories from the 2023 Princeton Review

Chris Burt -
Vanderbilt University nearly sweeps three of the best measures voted on by students. But which colleges have the top dorms, food and career services?
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