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Here are 4 ways curriculum must evolve for a 21st-century breakthrough

Alcino Donadel | February 24, 2025

Academic programs at four-year universities must rebuild themselves to amend wilting employer and public trust and changing workforce competencies, says three higher education leaders at the cutting edge of academic and research innovation.

Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved

Alcino Donadel | February 21, 2025

From 2023-2024, job postings rose by an average of 16% year-over-year in the top 10 computer science occupations. However, some fields are showing signs of market disruptions.

This bold micro-credential leader is expanding into new territory

Alcino Donadel | February 20, 2025

Arkansas community college leaders are calling the state's armada of micro-credential pathways a "game-changer" for nontraditional students.

How sports betting fleeced students of their money—and mental health

Alcino Donadel | January 20, 2025

Students struggling with poor grades, sleep or just their overall headspace may be unaware of how dire a role sports betting may play in their lives.

Shorter academic terms: Here is guidance for better outcomes

Matt Zalaznick | December 16, 2024

Shortened academic terms—such as eight-week courses and winter break sessions—show varying rates of success at a group of colleges and universities examined in a new analysis.

Data privacy tips for college students

U.S. News | November 06, 2024

As cybersecurity risks increase across industries, colleges—which increasingly depend on apps and software for teaching, learning and operations—remain valuable targets for cybercriminals and data exploitation. For years, cybersecurity experts such as the FBI have been sounding the alarm about the risks surrounding widespread collection of student data and the rapid growth of education technologies. The […]

This tech tool can drive employability and lifelong learning

Alcino Donadel | November 04, 2024

Only 38% of respondents surveyed said their institutions provide students with lifelong learning activities outside the classroom.

College closures are surging. Can institutions pause the plummet?

Alcino Donadel | October 16, 2024

College closures are showing no sign of slowing down. How can recent course corrections from these institutions teach us better?

More colleges set to close in 2025, even as ‘Ivy Plus’ schools experience application boom

CNBC | October 15, 2024

Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show. At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic software and analysis company.Altogether, more than 40 colleges have closed since 2020, according to […]