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Academia and industry are two very different playgrounds, each with their own distinct set of goals and measurements for success. Those striving for the top of academia may be focused on perfecting their teaching skills, or aiming to publish papers on their latest work

Let’s be honest: Higher education wasn’t built for this moment. With public confidence wavering and recent federal and state decisions putting added pressure on already-strained institutions, the cracks are hard to ignore.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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