Industry News & Opinions

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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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. This change creates necessary pressure for colleges and
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Network security in higher ed: The importance of zero trust
Cybercriminals now target every conceivable industry, with universities and colleges increasingly becoming some of their favorite victims. Typically, bad actors exploit vulnerabilities in educational institutions’ networks.
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How to Navigate the New Educational Landscape – Part 2
Part Two: In this second episode of eCampusNews’ two-part series, Verlan shifts focus from challenges to strategic opportunities for educational organizations and vendors. Drawing on his role as managing partner at Agile, he reveals how industry leaders like Pearson and Discovery Education are already
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AI and the workforce: Reskill to meet the moment
Business leaders continue to see tremendous opportunity in artificial intelligence and its ability to deliver efficiency, savings, and growth to their organization. But while AI’s potential continues to grow, no organization can capitalize on it without an engaged and AI-savvy workforce.
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How unified payment strategies drive student success
Imagine a sophomore student running late for class. She stops at the campus store grabs a Gatorade, and simply walks out--her purchase automatically charged through Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology.
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Rebuilding the recruitment pipeline: Precision, CTV, and the future of higher ed
As the summer melt season accelerates and adds move-in melt to the mix, higher-ed enrollment marketers face a recruitment landscape defined less by abundance and more by attrition.
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Universities can’t block AI use in applications–but they can ensure fairness
There’s no question whether applicants are using AI to write their college applications. As of 2024, more than one-third of recent applicants said they used AI tools when applying to schools--and that’s just the ones who were willing to admit it.
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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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Why tenant-to-tenant cloud migrations matter more than ever for higher ed
As higher education modernizes, universities and colleges have focused on improving access to services and enhancing the learning experience by transitioning to the cloud.
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Finding the right financial model for your university’s online learning program growth
No matter where institutions are at in their digital journey, sustaining online learning programs--and ensuring their long-term viability--requires ongoing investment and smart financial planning.
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