Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Pepperdine students and facilities staff practice speaking Spanish and English together, building relationships and facilitating learning across departments. For college students learning a new language, it can feel difficult applying concepts in class to real-life situations, particularly listening or speaking.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Fifteen community colleges across the United States are testing an innovative approach that could revolutionize how these institutions serve their communities and Dr. Karen A. Community colleges, which educate nearly 44% of all U.S. Early results from participating colleges show promising innovations. Stout measure success.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 5, 2024

College leaders are acknowledging the need to maintain their old facilities. But inflation has eaten into the increased spending.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 21, 2024

Listen: Campus Facilities Promote Inclusion, Mental Health of Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM In the latest Voices of Student Success episode, learn about how colleges are working to better student well-being through intentional design strategies and specialized spaces for neurodivergent learners.

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University Business

MAY 9, 2024

Age-old notions of what a campus is and what it could be are evolving, student demographics are changing, inflation is compressing operations budgets, and the facilities workforce is shrinking. The post The 2024 State of Facilities in Higher Education appeared first on University Business.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].

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University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

Colleges and universities are trudging through inflationary construction costs to successfully reinvest in their existing facilities as students’ interactions with the campus community change in an ever-digitalized world, suggests data from the 11th edition of the State of Facilities in Higher Education report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year. out of 7 respectively.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Transitioning from military service to college life presents unique challenges for student veterans. Innovative Campus Initiatives Northwest Vista College in San Antonio unveiled the Esperanza Veterans Center, which prioritizes mental health and well-being. Florida State University is developing the Veterans Legacy Complex, a $7.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

The 68,000-square-foot facility – named after Delta Dental of Tennessee and CEO Dr. Philip Wenk, chair of the UTHSC Advisory Board and a 1977 graduate of the College of Dentistry – will have more space and facilities to train students and treat patients, including a clinic for patients with special needs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU). The campus has seen significant upgrades to its facilities, creating modern learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity. When Jenkins arrived, the university faced a challenging 52 percent retention rate.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Among the key things Eanes did while at York was embark on a “listening tour” of the college community and external stakeholders. Eanes will also be addressing Cal State LA’s facilities as there are matters to address on campus, and a master plan will be developed. She did something similar with “100 days of listening” at Cal State LA.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Expected to be formalized in the spring, this distinction would make Howard the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) with R1 status, signaling a significant milestone for the institution and potentially opening doors for increased funding, expanded research capabilities, and the attraction of esteemed faculty.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

DECEMBER 23, 2022

There are a couple of problems with using that paper to prop up this argument, however: First, the study included about 200 liberal arts colleges, and nowhere does it suggest that the conclusions can be generalized, or even that the results are reflective of reality every where else. So, the viz: Only the last view is interactive.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

New College of Florida Seeks $400M for Conservative Transformation Josh Moody Tue, 11/14/2023 - 03:00 AM The high-priced business plan emphasizes new facilities and academic programs, as well as athletics. Officials say the money is needed to reach state goals. Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Later, as the only Black student in his class at Cornell University Medical College, he developed resilience against racism while pursuing academic excellence. For two years, he provided medical care to civil rights workers and worked to desegregate healthcare facilities throughout the South.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice have teamed up to create a new degree-granting Prison-to-College Pathways (P2CP) program for incarcerated students at Otisville Correctional Facility in upstate New York.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

When fully completed, the facility will consist of five buildings that can house up to 1,572 international students. Common areas will include kitchens, laundry facilities, recreational spaces, and high-speed internet to meet students’ social and academic needs. million at US colleges and universities in 2023-24.

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IHEP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In the Collaboratives second cohort, participants from colleges, multi-institution higher education systems, and state agencies will work together and identify concrete ways to increase equitable student outcomes. PASSHE is using the Value Data Collaborative to assess the long-term impact of a college education for their students.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ara director of international, Deanna Anderson, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, emphasising Easwari Engineering College s strong reputation and regional connections. The post Ara signs MOU with Chennai’s Easwari Engineering College appeared first on The PIE News. Shivakumar,” said Anderson.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

million to LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, to create the Cohen Career Collective, a state-of-the-art workforce training center. The 160,000 square-foot facility will ensure economic mobility for New Yorkers while providing skilled workers for local employers.

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University Business

JANUARY 23, 2025

Although the year has just begun, multiple reports in 2025 show the steps colleges and universities are taking in efforts to regain financial stability. Albright College in Pennsylvania has taken a loan from its endowment to cope with a $20 million budget deficit, according to multiple reports. Maura Healey has proposed spending $2.5

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. This initiative highlights AI’s growing role in educational settings and its potential to advance student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring. We collectively have that opportunity now.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 14, 2024

Hastings College received a $9 million gift from a long-time donor specifically for deferred maintenance, a growing and costly issue for institutions across the sector. While donations directed to scholarships or new buildings are ubiquitous across higher education, gifts toward deferred maintenance projects are less common.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Let’s be real: it costs significant money and time to address this problem, and most community colleges lack both.

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WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These rules encompass all public colleges and universities. Yes, all public colleges and universities are included as well. A parallel rule covering private colleges is under development and is due to be released later this year or early next year. This post highlights key points from the webinar that was dense with information.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 5, 2023

Image: Community colleges serve high numbers of parenting students, but too few institutions have campus childcare centers, or sufficient spots to meet demand, to help these students persist and graduate. Leaders of the two organizations plan to lay the groundwork to bring more Head Start centers to community college campuses.

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HEPI

JANUARY 24, 2025

As Professors David Lefevre and David Shrier of Imperial College Business School have suggested, we need to refocus curricula on skills and capabilities that are challenging for AI to replicate. The rapid development of AI should serve as a catalyst for everyone to pursue personal growth.

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Despite recent fluctuations and dire future forecasts, the number of college students has grown over the last 30 years. But the number of colleges and universities competing in the higher ed market has not. “Reduce inputs-based requirements for new colleges.” “Focus on consumer protections.”

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University Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

Increased student enrollment and government funding in the 1960s and 70s spurred a building boom on college campuses across the U.S. Max Lowenthal Hall, home of the Saunders College of Business, was completed in 1977. Regardless of your stance, odds are youve encountered an academic space flush with hard, gray concrete.

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University Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Institutions prioritizing expanding their physical presence with masterclass facilities are increasing their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects. On the academic side, the expanded campus hosts its college of business, college of education and school of social work. And here we are.”

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Campus Technology

MAY 9, 2024

Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida has opened its new Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub on the Tarpon Springs campus and is welcoming visitors. The 10,000-square-foot facility was dedicated in February 2024, and is devoted to manufacturing, creativity, and collaboration among students, educators, and business leaders.

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Helix Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal. New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2024

Howard Community College President Dr. Daria J. Willis has announced plans to reopen the college’s on-campus Children’s Learning Center in partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County. The facility closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated budget reduction efforts.

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