Students who love video games and are searching for a place to compete in esports may find that next new arena in a surprising place: public libraries. Libraries have long provided go-to spaces for higher-ed students who want to embrace traditional learning off campus — reading, researching and writing. But as technology develops, libraries smartly […]
Renu Khator has made the University of Houston a Tier 1 research institution and completed a $1 billion fundraising campaign, while reversing low-graduation rates, planning a medical school and recommitting to athletic programs.
With ongoing criminal investigations, potential litigation and more oversight from the government and other monitoring organizations, it's a good time for all schools to pressure test various admissions-related areas, say guest columnists David H. Harper and Nicole Somerville.
Colleges and universities are investing in GPS fleet management solutions, which offer not only basic mapping and location functions, but also robust telematics such as speed alerts, ignition status, idle times and other types of monitoring.
The first professional organization for esports coaches and directors will serve all levels of competitive play, including club, high school, college and pro.
The school began dismantling the former arena, which closed permanently in 2015, in January. As part of a controlled demolition, the building imploded in late May to make room for new natural grass practice fields.
In recent years, there has been a tragic uptick in sports-related injuries and deaths. In this landscape, it's critically important for universities to review their programs, safety precautions and priorities to help reduce risk and protect student-athletes.
