New York's Keuka College has had an outsize influence on esports. It was one of the first colleges in its state and in Division III to launch a varsity team.
Having the right size physical plant, workforce and programming can pay off—if you act now, says UB guest columnist Karen Gross, an advisor and consultant to nonprofit higher ed institutions, and a former president of Southern Vermont College.
The concept of college as the great equalizer suffers when it comes to lucrative graduate degrees, which are more often earned by students from high-income backgrounds, University of Kentucky researchers say.
UB guest columnist Michael Bernstein addresses how higher ed institutions can align the work of faculty and students with the needs, goals and interests of their communities. They are in a position to take the lead on the pressing issue of water quality by leveraging cutting-edge research and tech, says Bernstein, who is interim president of Stony Brook U.
Higher ed is seeing an increase of college layoffs and program reductions as state funding continues to plummet. To address budgetary deficits, many institutions are asking for monetary aid from local governments.
Harrisburg University is partnering with Nerd Street Gamers to introduce an Esports Bachelor of Science degree program to provide students with a path to careers in esports.
An integrated, personalized and meaningful engagement strategy brings in more than just gifts, says UB guest columnist Robert Anderson, who is vice president for alumni relations and development at Albion College in Michigan.
Florida esports athletes enjoy camaraderie and 'Good Game' competition in Super Smash Brothers tournament at Full Sail University's iconic arena, The Fortress.
