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Here is new proof that experiential learning works

Alcino Donadel - September 17, 2026

A job-focused, online accelerator boosted outcomes for underserved students and their classmates, research shows.

Pipeline needed: Every metro area now faces a workforce shortage

Alcino Donadel - September 11, 2026

Just 15% of workers without a bachelor's degree are earning premium salaries, according to new research from Georgetown University.

The new enrollment playbook: Why workforce alignment is winning students

Alcino Donadel - September 8, 2026

Enrollment is flowing toward programs that offer clear economic value, forcing colleges to rethink their operating model.

Texas becomes the latest player in the three-year degree movement

Alcino Donadel - September 1, 2026

The Lone Star State's push mirrors efforts unfolding across the country to drive down college costs and streamline entry to high-demand careers.

How to reframe study abroad for career readiness

Alcino Donadel - July 28, 2026

New surveys suggest study abroad programs can help institutions strengthen career readiness, leadership development and student success.

Workforce Pell watch: Valuable funding for every college’s mission

Alcino Donadel - June 29, 2026

Workforce Pell's July 1 launch is only the beginning. Here's why Kentucky urges all colleges and universities to embrace career readiness.

The most pressing state education initiatives right now

Alcino Donadel - June 23, 2026

Workforce development has become the driving force behind some of the nation's most significant education reforms. One major higher ed initiative beginning July 1 is accelerating the trend.

The emerging transcript built for skills, not courses

Alcino Donadel - June 18, 2026

State-led talent marketplaces can accelerate the skills-based hiring movement. One advocate says colleges will shift how they measure outcomes.

Can microcredentials drive new demand for higher ed?

Alcino Donadel - June 12, 2026

A growing number of students—and employers—believe microcredentials will build a better workforce.

New state moves combine power of college and the workforce

Alcino Donadel - June 2, 2026

Policymakers are merging or aligning agencies to tie academic programs more directly to labor demand, reshaping how colleges operate.