Eight-year President Scott Pulsipher has translated his business leadership experience at some of the most customer-centric U.S. organizations into a university "obsessed" with its students and their learning outcomes.
Following seven years of negotiation, design and production that survived the pandemic, Grinnell College's 18-acre, 9,000-solar panel array is live, replacing one-third of the campus' total energy needs. Another two-megawatt project is speedily underway.
With Soka University of America about to graduate its 20th class, it's ready to become a model for other institutions, says founding faculty member and second president Ed Feasel.
Improved facilities, evolving programs and the expansion of services can help HBCUs attract top talent and elevate their national and global reputation.
While Antioch College has been providing cooperative education programs for almost a century, President Jane Fernandes believes the Federal Work College designation takes the Ohio school "to a different level."
While the model has recently drawn fanfare from policymakers, some higher education leaders and the public, others argue that evidence suggests that it will not only not work, but it will also backfire.
While the study appears to be mostly beneficial for college students, the results also have huge implications for colleges and universities. Students who secured at least one internship during their time in college bucked the trend as they were 49% less likely to be underemployed.
“The societal changes unfolding before us, fueled by technological innovation and our evolving needs, compel us to reimagine educational paradigm designed for a bygone industrial age," said Garrett Smiley, CEO and co-founder of Sora Schools.
A major investment in surrounding Waterville has brought more than 30 new businesses and art programs, while a downtown dormitory houses students, who commit to working in area homeless shelters, the public library or schools. David Greene, president of Colby College, said students are even working with the local fire department to help improve services. Green […]
In light of a successful $2.1 billion fundraising campaign, the University of Kentucky president believes the generosity is a token of confidence the community has placed in the Wildcats to uplift the commonwealth.
