Industry News & Opinions

Getting ghosted? Three ways to reduce melt among international students
Some higher education institutions are reporting that international student melt is growing at a rapid pace. International students are signing on to attend, but never turning up for classes or immediately requesting a transfer to another school.
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AI promises to deliver education its holy grail–as it turns out, we’re on the wrong quest
Personalization has long been the holy grail of education. Every time a new method, new program, or new technology comes along, it promises to provide individual instruction customized to the needs of each student.
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4 things higher-ed job candidates should see on your social media
Employees want to do work that matters. Today’s candidates are reporting higher emphasis on fulfilling, purpose-driven roles. One of the first places a job seeker will turn to understand the ethos of your organization is your social media channels.
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From crisis to catalyst: Online education four years later
Prior to the seismic shifts of 2020, online learning was steadily gaining acceptance and effectiveness. Single course providers were growing and even Ivy League schools were experimenting with massive open online courses.
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Navigating the New Landscape of Higher Ed Marketing: Part 2
eCampusnews.com Content Director and host Kevin Hogan continues his conversation with Verlan Stephens, Managing Partner at Agile Education, about the dramatic changes higher education institutions face and how these developments impact their brands and operations. The pair highlight the significant shift in marketing strategies,
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Reimagining manufacturing engineering labs for the age of AI and IoT
Investing in simulation technology ensures manufacturing engineering programs are aligned with industry needs. Drop the wrench and grab the VR headset. Emerging tech is changing the way we do business in the manufacturing sector.
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Navigating the New Landscape of Higher Ed Marketing: Part 1
In this episode, eCampusnews.com Content Director and host Kevin Hogan engages in a comprehensive discussion with Verlan Stephens, Managing Partner at Agile Education, about the state of play of higher education post-pandemic and its implications for solution providers. Key Points include the latest enrollment
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Fully Homomorphic Encryption can revolutionize education
Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) is a revolutionary cryptographic technique that allows for computations to be performed on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it first.
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Survey: More students want to go to graduate school
Current narratives surrounding graduate school enrollment aren’t generally sunny in outlook: earning a graduate degree requires both time and money; many jobs no longer require bachelor’s degrees, let alone master’s degrees; and public confidence in higher education’s value is waning.
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How higher ed can put the right guardrails in place to leverage AI’s power
Generative AI has quickly moved from an afterthought to top of mind for higher-ed leaders. As the technology has evolved, they are beginning to see the potential for AI to positively impact everything.
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