Union Institute & University (UI&U) – Born: 1964, Died: 2024 For sixty years, UI&U engaged, enlightened, and empowered an extremely diverse student population transforming them into scholars, leaders, researchers, and socially-jus…
The 2022 Library Journal College Student Library Usage survey revealed that many students felt they did not accurately understand what resources were available to them through their campus libraries and wished there were more resources to help them …
In times of profound social and labor transformations, universities must rethink their role in the contemporary world. Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the rapid changes in the labor market are reshaping how we live, work, and le…
As higher education institutions continue to face challenges in our post-pandemic world, one of the most common challenges is related to budget shortfalls and deficits resulting from enrollment declines suffered during the pandemic and now exacerbat…
Over the last few decades, technology has transformed medicine in ways that once seemed unimaginable. Genetic testing, AI-driven diagnostics, and advances in imaging allow doctors to diagnose and treat diseases with precision and personalization.&nb…
Preply surveyed 1,012 Americans about the words that make people sound smarter. Ambiguous, articulate, and exacerbate top the list. The words we choose reflect more than just our personal preferences. They help us convey our messages clearly and ef…
Can You Be a Triangle in a World Full of Circles? Imagine walking into a room where 18 people, including you, are staring at a shape. It’s clearly a triangle—without a doubt, it has three sharp edges and three distinct points. But then,…
In Episode 23 of the EdUp Provost podcast, host Gregor Thuswaldner interviewed Amelia Parnell, President of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Read an excerpt from the episode here: EdUp Provost: What are some current…
It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m about to meet with Lydia, a recent college graduate, who has moved home and feels paralyzed and overwhelmed by the job search process. My 30+ years of professional and educational experience, college admis…
Transforming Education Through Innovation Although I struggled as a student, it’s clear to me now that my struggles shaped the journey I am on today. Although I was always interested in math and science in applicable ways—rocketry, rock…
We have all heard the predictions of the enrollment cliff that is expected to land on campuses as early as the fall semester of 2025. Under the widely discussed doomsday scenario, mass enrollment declines caused by a decline in birth rate eighteen y…
Exams have long been a source of stress and anxiety for students in higher education. It’s no surprise then according to Kahoot!’s Study Habits Snapshot 2024, nearly half of students surveyed say tests or exams make them feel stressed or…
Applying to jobs in the education field can feel like an endless task and if you’re not hearing back from hiring managers it may even seem like a waste of time. What if you were to find out that something as simple as the font on your resume i…
In a groundbreaking move to support mental wellness, Northwest University School of PA Medicine has implemented the Early Alert mental health system, an innovative program designed to identify and assist individuals in crisis. D…
Advances in AI unfold moment by moment, revealing astonishingly powerful and complex tools that often surpass human comprehension. While the innovation hype cycle and ongoing debate around AGI’s timeline may captivate us, one truth is indisput…
Making College Happen (Third Edition) helps readers overcome the challenges of making decisions from one's heart to one's head. It is not just for students but for parents, grandparents, educators, financial professionals, wealthy relatives, and any…
Reporting for Duty As a veteran, I’m keenly aware of how those of us who served in the armed forces are uniquely qualified to deliver outstanding work when they enter the civilian workforce—and as University of Phoenix’s Car…
Navigating the college admissions process is more competitive than ever, but it's also filled with opportunities for students who know how to set themselves apart. As someone who struggled initially with standardized tests and then went on to achiev…
Reflecting on the developments of 2024, this year has been transformative for the entire educational landscape. We've witnessed how the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence can elevate learning experiences, but perhaps the most profound…
A recent survey by ScholarshipOwl paints a troubling picture of Gen Z's financial outlook. The survey, which polled 8,932 high school and college students, found that a staggering number are relying heavily on student loans and credit cards to fund …
Appendix How to Use Artificial Intelligence (pp. 185-187) Unless you’ve been living under a rock since 2023, you’ve witnessed the deluge of commentary about Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially Chat GPT, the “generative&rdquo…
As the world’s need for chips continues to grow, the semiconductor industry has gone from being rarely covered in the 70s and 80s to regular front page news today and finding skilled talent has become a major focus. According to a recent McKin…
For decades, we humans have been training computers how to mimic our ways of thinking. But as AI brings computers to the brink of new ways of thinking (in some ways we could never have imagined), perhaps it's time for us to learn from them…
Over 27 years as executive director of Stanford University's Office of Technology Licensing, I witnessed countless ideas with the potential to change the world. Many have done just that, to the great benefit of both the university and society at lar…