From freefall to flywheel: How small colleges can build a data-driven enrollment engine that lasts
When small institutions align strategy, systems, and empathy, they can do more than survive; they can grow with outcomes that speak for themselves
Across higher education, small private institutions are at an inflection point. Enrollment has fallen nearly 15 percent since 2019, and the traditional model of tuition dependence is showing strain.
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Students think universities should do more to prepare them for an AI-driven future
Despite most of the students enjoying the benefits of AI, more than half feel that universities and colleges aren’t doing enough to prepare them for the future shaped by the rapidly evolving technology.
10 reasons your campus needs to upgrade to Windows 11
Higher education stands at a critical crossroads. As cyber threats intensify and now that the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline passed, colleges and universities must modernize their IT environments to protect sensitive data, enable innovation, and prepare students for the future.
From Brightspace to the workplace: Leveraging LMS for adult success
For many faculty, the Learning Management System (LMS) is simply a place to upload syllabi and assignments. But for adult learners, who often study late at night after work or in short bursts between family responsibilities, the LMS is much more.
Does AI face a double standard in higher ed?
Nearly seven in 10 educators across the U.S., Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand are limiting how students can use AI tools in class, according to a new survey by Litero AI, an academic writing copilot.
AI is an iceberg: We can’t ignore its unseen potential
AI is analogous to an iceberg. What most of us see–what most faculty and students seem to understand about it–is only the small portion visible above the surface.
Building confidence in struggling adult learners through structured supports
Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students. Drawing on…
How tech helps smaller colleges overcome budgeting woes and federal funding gaps
From turmoil surrounding the U.S. Department of Education and federal funding pauses to the pending enrollment cliff and ongoing issues with FAFSA, smaller colleges and universities across the country are navigating unprecedented economic headwinds.
7 ways to empower parenting students
Parents face unique challenges when it comes to pursuing higher education. For example, they typically have more responsibilities at home, less time for studying, tighter budgets, and higher levels of stress.
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