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Women lead charge at Central Florida's esports program

UB Custom Publishing | March 15, 2020

Despite obstacles, two women at the University of Central Florida have helped their big university embrace esports.

Thousands will be out of college: What does that mean for students and institutions?

Karen Gross | March 15, 2020

UB guest columnist Karen Gross considers the implications of closing campus and/or turning to online learning, and offers 10 concrete suggestions for higher ed leaders to help students cope. She is the former president of Southern Vermont College.

Making the Transition to Remote Learning

Jason York | March 13, 2020

As concern grows around COVID-19, many higher education leaders are making the difficult decision to close¯schools and transition to entirely remote or online learning. To help make the transition successful, Microsoft has created resources, training and how-to guides to help¯support¯ IT, educators, staff and students. Attend this webinar to learn how to leverage Microsoft Teams […]

Coronavirus campus closures top 220—and keep growing

Matt Zalaznick | March 12, 2020

COVID-19 compels higher education to tell students to head home for spring break and engage in distance learning for an extended and unknown length of time.

Is it time to invest in immersive learning?

Philippos Savvides | March 11, 2020

Three key questions to ask before implementing virtual reality tech in the classroom are shared by UB guest columnist Philippos Savvides, who helped launch VR simulations for the online biological sciences program at Arizona State U.

4 ways to support greater access to higher ed

Mark Lombardi | March 11, 2020

Colleges and universities must rethink the way they approach admissions, program offerings and business operations to ensure they can survive and thrive, says UB guest columnist Mark Lombardi, president of Maryville University in St. Louis.

Coronavirus: Florida orders state universities online

Matt Zalaznick | March 10, 2020

Coronavirus has pushed more than 130 colleges online and the number is growing quickly, ushering in an online education era that came sooner than many expected. Conference cancellations also begin to mount.

Harvard to move online, tells students to go home

Matt Zalaznick | March 09, 2020

COVID-19 forces Harvard University to move to online education and ask students to stay home after spring break.

How women's colleges are breaking down barriers

Elizabeth Meade | March 08, 2020

Cedar Crest College President Elizabeth Meade shares strategies for addressing students' financial burdens—through increased affordability and travel abroad and work-study opportunities for all.