Campus safety and security became even more of a priority for colleges and universities during the pandemic. University Business conducted a survey of over 200 higher ed leaders in the fall of 2021. Among the findings: 70% said the challenges of the pandemic had increased their level of interest in the new generation of campus ID, credentials and access control systems.

Many see the move as President Daniel Ortega’s latest effort to clamp down on dissent, after persecuting political opponents and extending his time in office.

Nearly half of all institutions surveyed are sending out offers early in the year, giving students more time to make decisions.