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6 keys to getting students to eat more meals at dining halls
Melissa Ezarik

A quick resource guide to driving students to spend more time and money at campus dining venues. Read more>>

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A fresh take on a higher ed merger
Melissa Ezarik

Details of the merger agreement between University of Bridgeport and Marlboro College, and on what the future may hold for students, faculty, administrators and staff. Read more>>

Informal learning spaces grow more formal
Matt Zalaznick

Students today demand more from the random campus nooks and crannies where they go to work alone or in groups. Read more>>

UB op-ed: How to move from digital literacy to digital fluency
Kelly Walsh

You’ve heard the term ‘digital literacy,’ but are basic literacy skills enough to equip students to thrive in today’s world? Read more>>

Student Success Story: Reaping the benefits of online student associations and clubs at Saint Leo U
Emily Ann Brown

Virtual meetups contribute to a sense of community, boost retention and create networking opportunities for online learners. Read more>>

These college majors will lead to the most and least satisfying jobs
Chron.com

Many college freshmen, most of whom are 18 and 19 years old, will be asked to choose a major this coming fall. And many individuals assume that the more money you make, the happier you are. Read more>>

College still pays off, but not for everyone
The Wall Street Journal

Higher education degree boosts wages for most people, but growing subset of graduates aren’t seeing return on their investment. Read more>>

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