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What might an institution do to avoid mistakes in executing game-day waste plans? “When greening your game day, it’s important to work with stadium vendors to procure materials that you […]
The trend toward greener game days is most pronounced among the big athletic schools, given their more plentiful resources, says Julian Dautremont-Smith, director of programs for the Association for the […]
“BEAT BAMA … WE ALREADY DID!” reads a flier that Louisiana State University prepared for its incoming freshmen this year. Wait, what? LSU’s football team has lost its annual matchup […]
It is propitious on the 200th anniversary of the birth of beloved American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau, that we reflect on lessons he learned in the woods. He put it […]
As people feel increasingly powerless and frustrated, public humiliation is quickly becoming the weapon of choice to speak truth to power. Publicly challenging campus leadership has always been part of […]
Colleges and universities should be texting students—but not everyone, not all the time, and not about everything that’s happening on campus. Highly targeted messages, particularly those sent to incoming or […]
Without vehicle fleets, many higher ed institutions would function in gridlock. Facilities technicians wouldn’t be able to go out and make repairs, and police would have difficulty patrolling. “Fleet is […]
Their form and function may vary, but there’s one trait nearly every president’s residence has in common: It’s much more than just a home. “The residence is a tool,” says […]
Driverless shuttle service debuted this fall at the University of Michigan’s North Campus. Two fully automated, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm NAVYA are transporting up to 15 students, faculty […]
“Seasonal lease options have made a dramatic change to the efficiency of campus fleets. Colleges and universities are able to customize the number of vehicles and their lease terms based […]
Jonathan Holloway is now provost of Northwestern University. He plans to ensure that the university’s science resources will remain in place despite federal research dollars being at risk. Previously, Holloway […]
Curious about the digital habits of college-bound high school students? Since 2005, the E-Expectations report has offered a deep dive into their needs and desires. The latest study, conducted in […]
Aaron Sams, Jon Bergmann and a handful of other educators first began sharing their experiences creating educational videos about a decade ago. Some other teachers had started using similar techniques […]
Sara Goldrick-Rab’s mission is to make higher education the accessible and affordable place that families want and need it to be. In Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and […]
Discourse around mental health may be increasing, but awareness doesn’t always lend itself to action. New research shows that while faculty and students may recognize signs of psychological distress in […]
High school students spend a lot of time worrying about getting into college, but according to a new study, nearly half also worry about being able to stay there once admitted. […]
Working on a campus near the coast with sunny, 70-degree weather year-round is an appealing prospect to many people. It’s also why real estate in Southern California is among the […]
Nationwide, the scope of faculty and staff housing programs varies as much as campus locations do. Options for colleges and universities can range from renting out on-campus condos or off-campus […]
Texas four-year public institutions saw a sizable decrease in international student interest for fall ‘17, with application numbers down 12.5 percent from fall ‘16 numbers: Dropping from 44 percent international […]
Attending university stateside is a lifelong goal for many young people and their families around the world. So far, immigration policy shifts and other proposed changes under the Trump Administration […]
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