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UB op-ed: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

James E. Samels &JD Solomon | April 07, 2019

For generations, the American public has been told by venerable think tanks like Brookings, Pew and other educational research foundations and professional associations that American students lag significantly behind their global counterparts when it comes to math and science aptitude. This research suggests that over the past 20 years, the US has only marginally improved […]

People Watch: 12 people, including 6 coaches, plead not guilty in admissions scandal

Stefanie Botelho | April 03, 2019

Prosecutors say some students were admitted at elite colleges on the basis of falsified test scores and athletic credentials.

University of Wyoming reboots student-athlete success initiative

UB Custom Publishing | March 28, 2019

Previously recognized by University Business in its Models of Excellence program, the Excellence at 7220 leadership development program for student-athletes at the University of Wyoming is continuing on a growth path.

5 new and noteworthy books for higher ed leaders

UB Custom Publishing | March 27, 2019

Here's a quick roundup of recommended reading for college and university leaders.

UB Tech® 2019 conference to feature second annual Women in Technology summit

March 22, 2019

A pre-conference summit at UB Tech® 2019 will focus on the growing role that women are playing in higher ed technology jobs. Following a summit opening keynote by Nada Anid about accelerating culture change, Villanova University’s School of Business professor Alicia Strandburg will discuss a platform the university developed to create opportunities for women in […]

UB op-ed: Student loan counseling: Time for a refresh

Somer Anderson &JD Solomon | March 20, 2019

As a society, we have succeeded in communicating the economic payoff that a college education can offer. At present, the value of lifetime earnings for a person with a bachelor's degree is $500,000 more than a high school graduate. We have not, however, succeeded in helping many of our students understand how to pay for […]

Mercy College inks agreement with shuttering College of New Rochelle

UB Custom Publishing | March 17, 2019

An inside look at the deal and how it aims to help students and retain some faculty.

From the Big Easy to the Big Ten, and beyond

Jonathan Aronie and David Douglas and Joseph Jay and JD Solomon | March 14, 2019

In 2012, the Penn State Lions went 8-4 on the field, passing 3,283 yards, rushing 740 yards, and scoring 349 points. This credible performance earned it a respectable 38th ranking out of the 124 schools in the NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. But few will remember Penn State’s athletic performance in 2012. What people […]