Op-ed

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.

What even is work-based learning? Here’s a guide

The question isn’t whether students need real-world work experience, nor is it what those experiences should be called.

How to clear the way for more mergers and acquisitions

Here are five regulatory areas ripe for change to unleash the power of transactions to pull schools back from the brink of closure.

Designing for belonging: How campus spaces build connection and retention

As colleges face enrollment and wellness challenges, design can transform facilities from cost centers into powerful tools for student success.

Autonomous campus: What if your campus was as curious as you?

Could autonomous campuses help us reclaim the human connection at the heart of the university experience?

Why transfer is higher education’s unrealized promise

Transfer students continue to graduate at lower rates than their peers, held back by a system that makes it far too difficult to carry credits across institutions.

Career services to career readiness: Unlocking pathways to employment

By demonstrating clear, tangible pathways from education to employment, institutions don't just prepare students for a first job—they prove the enduring value of a degree.

Peer support is a mental health lifeline for students. Why aren’t more colleges using it?

Just because adult learners may be juggling full-time jobs, parenting, or military service doesn’t mean they would not benefit from peer-to-peer support.

Here’s one way to improve campus entrance security

Urban colleges, universities and other educational campuses have unique characteristics that influence recommendations for security products and features.

Risk management practices to secure the future

Institutions that embrace comprehensive risk management will not only protect their communities but will strengthen their resilience, reputation and long-term success.

NIL Shake-Up: How revenue sharing is reshaping risk in college sports

A legal look at the most significant change yet to the name, image, and likeness landscape

Back to school, back to cyber threats: How to protect students and systems

Technology is transforming the classroom, but it’s also turning schools into a favorite target for cybercriminals.

What a new college ranking tells us about career outcomes for liberal arts graduates

LinkedIn has rolled out a new college ranking focused on the long-term career success of undergraduates. Some may be surprised by how well liberal arts graduates fared.

How to guide: A realistic approach to AI adoption

This is an exciting time for CIOs to drive innovation and evolve their digital campuses.

Higher education ‘crisis’ is a myth–and a dangerous one

Media-fabricated projections of emergency and disaster are alienating the public from higher learning.

How to tackle AI policy: Teamwork by principals-in-training

Best practices for artificial intelligence prioritize honesty while allowing educators and students to develop investigative skills.

Higher ed has a software access problem. It’s time to fix it.

A student can stream an entire season of a show on a cracked phone in a moving car. They can check their bank balance, locate their roommate and order dinner—all without stopping to think about how it works.

How community colleges are leading the future of campus design

Across the nation, community colleges are showing what’s possible when design keeps pace with mission.

University retirement communities: Three imperatives for success

Numerous national and industry media have highlighted the rapidly growing opportunity represented by university retirement communities.

3 big misconceptions about “some-college, no-degree” learners

There’s an assumption throughout higher education that adult learners who want to finish their degree will simply return to the institution where they stopped...

To harness the power of AI, universities must trust faculty

AI can enhance learning across disciplines. It can help students brainstorm and identify weaknesses in their writing. It can offer feedback on oral presentations and simulate debate.

How privacy-first innovation is enhancing security on open campuses

An open environment must be paired with everyday safeguards that work quietly and keep the wrong people out. Higher education does not have to choose between being open and being safe.