Op-ed

How STEM students can build dynamic careers in intellectual property

There is an entire ecosystem at the intersection of innovation and law that relies on STEM expertise every single day.

Continuous learning: Cultivating a mindset beyond graduation

Institutions that equip, empower and encourage learners in this way will set their graduates up for a lifetime of growth, not just academic success

What campus leaders should know as more students prioritize health

As college drinking rates hit historic lows, administrators must consider new perspectives about substance use.

Enrollment marketing: Here are 3 strategies to adopt in 2026

Institutions that stay curious, test quickly and double down on what works will be the ones that gain ground, even in a challenging market.

Built backward: Why colleges must design tech systems around students

When students are genuine partners in the enterprise of higher education, colleges and universities cultivate future generations of graduates who feel ownership of the institutions they attended.

Higher education’s systems problem costs more than money

The sector that appears stable on the surface while critical functions underneath strain, crack and eventually give way.

Higher education enters a new age of mergers and partnerships

Consolidation is not the end of an institution’s story, but the next chapter in higher education’s long tradition of adaptation.

5 trends will reshape finance and operations in 2026

The schools that succeed are building flexible systems, supporting staff, and creating processes that can bend without breaking.

How academic programs attract right-fit students in competitive era

A compelling value proposition, rooted in purpose and amplified through storytelling, helps schools successfully navigate the rapidly changing academic landscape.

How to help students navigate technology’s power dynamics

We cannot afford to take our chances with weak crowdsourced fact-checking systems that are vulnerable to manipulation, harassment and partisan influence.

Why financial stability is a moving target in higher ed

Going beyond a strategic approach to a precision mindset enables leaders to make small but impactful changes that minimize the effects of uncertain economic factors.

How to perform a quick checkup on your board of trustees

The relationship between a university’s board of trustees or regents and a president can be of tremendous benefit to the institution and its leadership.

Creation to transformation: How AI has shifted the peak of learning

Institutions must ensure students can interpret, adapt and transform what artificial intelligence produces into meaningful, human-centered outcomes.

It’s time for the AI university: How to save learning

AI is good news for teaching and learning. Among the amazing things it will do is to create more quality classroom time.

As AI changes the first job, working while in college must evolve

Student jobs that cover basic needs and lead to well-paying careers after graduation are powerful tools for building more secure futures.

How to meet the new Title II accessibility requirements

When digital content is accessible, all students have a richer and more engaging learning experience and faculty gain confidence that their teaching reaches every learner.

6 trends shaping the fast-evolving online business education landscape in 2026

Changing learner expectations, new delivery models and AI are prompting institutions to rethink how they deliver value to individuals and organizations.

Here are 3 big AI-related legal issues for higher ed

College and university administrators are finding themselves on the frontlines of new, and sometimes unprecedented, legal challenges.

A look at the new demands on interim leaders

With interim leaders becoming more common and fractional leadership roles growing, institutions must embrace flexibility and focus on outcomes.

How to have a big climate impact at a small school

If replicated on campuses across the country, Hamilton College's project will lead to meaningful change for our communities and the environment. Its impact extends far beyond a few thousand trees.

Faculty are ready for workforce alignment. Institutional leaders must be, too

Faculty are focused on preparing students for what comes next. However, new data shows there is a gap to address.

Cybersecurity risk: Hidden vulnerabilities in student data collection

Many institutions collect their most sensitive student information through generic web forms that cannot prove compliance, enforce proper access controls or maintain adequate audit trails.

Payment processing blind spots cost colleges big

The data exists on campus already. Now, school leadership should pull it out of the dark and put it into action.

What insurance means for stakeholders in the NIL era

As student-athletes capitalize on their personal brands, new opportunities—and liabilities—are emerging for universities, athletic conferences, donors and sponsors.

Why we should all aspire to be ‘deliberate amateurs’

Our own active practice of such freely chosen “deliberate amateurism” might help inspire in our students a love for lifetime learning and the world readiness that comes with it.

How to power the future workforce with integrated classroom design

Through careful design planning, universities can create agile, mixed-use spaces that offer a broader set of capabilities and much greater ROI than dedicated spaces.

How to focus your 2026 enrollment campaign on Gen Z

Higher ed marketers need to reach Gen Z with fluff-free strategies that sell career readiness, not the school.

Here is a case for bolder mergers and acquisitions

Many of us are conditioned to think that merging or being acquired is a sign of institutional failure but there are noticeable exceptions.

How your institution can lead in international education

The next phase of growth in international enrollment will not be defined solely by recruitment strategies.

The do’s and don’ts of the presidential transition period 

Handled with care and intention, a presidential transition can do more than fill a vacancy—it can galvanize the institution.

High-tech meets high-touch: Harnessing AI for the modern university

The institutions winning this race aren't the ones with the most AI tools—they're the ones using AI strategically to deliver experiences their students can't get anywhere else.

How to shift AI from a shortcut to a learning partner

Leaders must foster a culture of change in which students, faculty, and staff embrace the transformative power of AI over its perceived threats.

AI is a test higher education can’t afford to fail

The real risk lies not in adoption but in absence, in graduating students into an AI-powered economy without the skills to navigate it.

Better data readiness opens the door to smarter AI in higher education

Institutions eager to adopt predictive AI models or launch prescriptive analytics frequently overlook a simple truth.

Human core of AI: How to reimagine experiential learning

AI can process information, recognize patterns and generate insights, but true understanding—the foundation of experiential learning—requires direct human engagement.