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How smarter facilities enhance the student experience

University Business

From the comfort of residence halls to the adaptability of academic spaces, facilities play a central role in shaping student satisfaction and institutional resilience. To meet these challenges, universities are adopting smarter facility strategies that are backed by data, designed for flexibility and focused on long-term value.

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Universities face ‘daunting’ facilities needs, report says

Higher Ed Dive

Capital and operations spending are up, but not enough to close backlogs, construction data company Gordian says.

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Informed Decision-Making in Times of Change: Applying the State of Facilities Report to Your Campus

University Business

ET Each year, Gordian publishes the State of Facilities in Higher Education, a comprehensive report that dives into the key trends in higher ed facilities management, including space utilization, enrollment, capital investment, inflation and more. Register Now Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11that 2 p.m.

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Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs

Inside Higher Ed

Public land-grant universities across the country could get some much-needed help from Congress to improve their aging research facilities, which are facing $11.5 But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024.

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Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

University Business

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how to transform these specific challenges into opportunities for improved operational efficiency, enhanced student experiences, and sustainable financial planning by bridging the critical gaps between facilities management, capital projects, and daily maintenance operations.

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The big spend: In a competitive college landscape, universities investing more on student housing, athletic facilities

University Business

Colleges are competing for students today, and they’re often investing in new student housing and athletic and recreation facilities to attract the interest and tuition dollars of these potential newcomers to their campuses. An example? Read more at RE journals.

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Academic Success Tip: Cross-Campus Collaboration and Language Exchange

Inside Higher Ed

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.