The Indispensable Value of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence If you follow the financial headlines, you don’t need me to tell you the job market is in an interesting pattern over the last two quarters. Hirin…
Navigating Automation’s Inevitability with a Human First Competitive EdgeThe landscape of higher education enrollment is more competitive than ever. In this race for sustainable growth amid an ever-rising cost per enrollment, there is an und…
Step into a university studio and you’ll hear more than just stories. You’ll hear a quiet revolution. Podcasting is changing how colleges connect—not only with students and alumni, but with their own sense of identity. Yet, for e…
"Staff development is not an expense; it is a direct investment in revenue and reputation."The landscape of enrollment in higher education is more competitive than ever. While technology and marketing campaigns play a vital role, the r…
Retention Is the Growth Strategy Higher Education Is Still UndervaluingHigher education leaders have spent the last decade doing important work to align programs to workforce demand, build online capacity, and strengthen employer relationships. Bu…
Why Elite Universities Should Invest in Vocational TrainingFor decades, America’s education system has funneled prestige, resources, and aspiration into four-year colleges, while vocational training has been left underfunded and underva…
The parents of students with special needs placed in so-called “timeout” boxes in an upstate New York school district, as recently reported in the media, are outraged. And they are taking action.While the “timeout” boxes ar…
Studying Faculty DeparturesAmid financial pressures, enrollment declines, and growing competition from the private sector, colleges and universities are spending millions each year recruiting and onboarding new faculty. Yet in this volatile …
Coffee is cheaper than concrete.That’s my guiding principle – and call to action – for 2026 and beyond for colleges, universities, and other organizations that must optimize their space for efficiency and mission-alignment.Coff…
In today's rapidly changing world, the landscape of higher education is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The traditional image of a college student – a young, full-time learner without significant external responsibilities – is beco…
2025 Higher Education Trends The 10 Topics That Defined Higher Education in 2025 Discussed On The EdUp Experience PodcastAre you preparing students for AI or policing them?That's the question ~100 college/university presidents grappled wi…
MSCHE Navigating HigherEd ChangeHigher education is in a constant state of flux, facing challenges from technological advancements to evolving student demographics and shifting workforce demands. In this complex landscape, clear and consistent com…
In today's rapidly evolving world, the landscape of business education is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional degree programs are now sharing the stage with a surge of non-degree offerings. This shift presents both challenges and op…
In the ever-evolving landscape of business and education, innovation is the lifeblood of progress. However, fostering truly disruptive innovation can be a significant challenge, especially within established organizations. This exploration delves in…
A Professional Analysis for Higher Education LeadersEnrollment Trends: A Tale of Domestic Growth and International DeclineThe latest enrollment data reveals a complex landscape where domestic recovery masks international education challenges.P…
*Originally published on https://news.syr.edu/, Nov 11th, 2025*Under its nationally recognized military advising model, the College of Professional Studies has achieved skyrocketing persistence and graduation rates.The College of Professional St…
Can you tell me about the work you're currently doing at Success Learning Center? Success Learning Center is a professional training center in Lagos, Nigeria. It’s been open for about a year now, and we offer courses both online and at …
This was my third year at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, and each time I leave both energized and challenged. “Made for THIS Moment,” this year’s theme, perfectly captures where we are in h…
At the kickoff meeting to create a student success hub for a top university, different functions were gathered around the table. One by one, leaders from the tutoring center, information technology, math lab, writing center, and writing lab each int…
Universities are currently being bombarded with several issues. Enrollment is falling, infrastructure is aging, students’ expectations are shifting, and budgets continue to tighten. In this environment, gut feelings and legacy thinking no long…
Classes have already started, but you need accommodations and you haven’t applied for them. Maybe you didn’t know you qualified for accommodations, or you’re newly diagnosed. Or it turns out your college needs a neuropsych eval bef…
Learning is not limited to classrooms, textbooks, or degrees. It is part of daily life, like eating to nourish the body or exercising to strengthen the muscles. In the same way, we can feed our minds and spirits through continuous, flexible learning…
For too many students, from those graduates of underperforming inner-city schools to those who attend costly preparatory schools, the transition to college is a shock. They falter in the first six weeks, the time research tells us that determines if…
In a post-affirmative action era, selective colleges face a defining question: how do you find brilliance when traditional markers—legacy, race, even test scores—are no longer enough?Selective colleges are looking for new ways to ident…