Industry News & Opinions

Beyond the Degree: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring and What It Means for Higher Ed
The job market is undergoing a profound shift, one where degrees alone no longer guarantee career success. Skills-based hiring, focusing on what candidates can do rather than where they studied, is gaining more ground across industries.
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Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Align Curricula With Workforce Needs
There’s a growing disconnect between traditional university curricula and today’s workforce demands. While companies are frustrated over the lack of job-ready graduates, higher education institutions struggle to keep pace with shifting requirements. The pressure is on—and the solution lies in closer alignment between academia
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Adapting to HEA Policy Shifts Under the New Administration
The Higher Education Act (HEA) has been a cornerstone in shaping U.S. higher education, driving key policies around funding, compliance, and overall institutional regulations. With the new Trump administration taking office, we could be on the brink of significant changes that could shake up
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How Does Higher Education Procurement Work?
If your business has been trying to make its mark in the higher education market, understanding how procurement works can be a game-changer. That’s why we’re diving into the purchasing landscape of universities and colleges today—arming you with key insights and best practices to
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What Is The Future Of Online Learning In Higher Education?
In recent years, the proliferation of online learning has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of higher education. As digital tools and platforms gain prominence in delivering educational content, institutions must adapt to meet the evolving needs of students. And, education solution providers play a crucial
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Non-Traditional Students and Their Impact on Higher Education
What is a non-traditional student? A non-traditional student is any college student obtaining their education outside the traditional face-to-face classroom. How many college students, both undergraduate and graduate, have earned a degree or two through an online platform? Probably several.
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Gaming in Higher Education
Many have seen game-like exercises in K-12 classrooms, but expectations for those pedagogies typically stop at the gates of higher education. Not anymore. On many campuses across the globe, games are also becoming a learning resource at the college level. Although gaming is typically
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Artificial Intelligence And Higher Education
The discussion of AI and its place in Higher Ed is on the table nationwide. Higher education institutions are joining other companies and organizations in several ways to embrace artificial intelligence for educators and students alike. First things first, what is AI? Thanks to
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The Impact of Blockchain In Education on Tomorrow’s Learning Landscape
As blockchain technology gains momentum across sectors, its potential impact on education is increasingly evident. Professionals imagine a future where student records are securely stored on an immutable, decentralized ledger to ensure transparency and trust. This transformative power is essential in today’s digital age,
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Rethinking education in a changing world: The power of online learning platforms
Technology is reshaping every aspect of society--from work to communication to healthcare--with profound implications for education.
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Navigating uncertainty: What international enrollment looks like today
Right now, U.S. higher education leaders are holding their breath. Will international students make it to campus? The 2023–24 academic year closed on a record note--with more than 1.1 million international students enrolled and contributing more than $50 billion to our economy.
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Using AI and predictive analytics to safeguard student success
Colleges and universities are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout are colliding with growing concerns about physical safety.
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Tracking the AI evolution in higher ed: Lessons from four semesters of student data
As AI becomes a fixture in student workflows, the nature of learning itself is being reshaped in real time. While anecdotal evidence and one-off surveys offer glimpses into how students engage with these tools, what's been missing is sustained research into their evolving behaviors.
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Running AI without FinOps? Here’s why institutions are overpaying
While AI holds immense potential to revolutionize the educational experience, universities risk derailing their innovation if they do not manage cloud costs effectively.
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Higher education needs to market tuition in bite-sized payments
Let’s be honest--college tuition is expensive and overwhelming. For many families, stress doesn’t wait until move-in day. It hits the moment a student opens their acceptance letter and starts thinking about the cost or receives their tuition bill and sees the thousands of dollars
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Turning facilities from a cost center into a strategic asset
Managing campus facilities is no small task--especially when budgets are tight and expectations are high. From event scheduling to overworked HVAC systems, school districts are constantly juggling demands while trying to provide safe, comfortable, and optimized environments for students and staff.
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Challenges, changes, and the road ahead: The state of data in higher education
Higher education has a data problem. It’s not new: Institutions have been grappling with fragmented data for a long time. Especially when it comes to student information, sprawl is the norm.
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The new rules of student recruitment for adult learners
The traditional enrollment funnel was never built for the complexities of adult life. Designed around the steady rhythm of high school seniors preparing for college, it falters when applied to learners managing careers, families, and bills--often all at once.
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Taking projection technology outside of the classroom to engage and inspire
When we think about the use of projectors in higher education, the first thing that traditionally comes to mind is using them for classroom instruction. Projection technology has evolved, however, and so has the way it is used.
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