5 keys to reaching adult students online
In a public-private partnership that could signal the future of higher education, the University of Memphis has teamed up with FedEx Express on a new initiative that will give…
Looking to boost student achievement? Try mentoring
Mentoring is one of the pillars of Indiana State University (ISU). The school offers an assortment of both formal and informal options, including programs that serve distinct student populations.…
Student coaching pays off at Loyola University New Orleans
Many student success initiatives in higher education focus on meeting the needs of students who are most at risk of dropping out. Loyola University New Orleans has flipped…
How online courseware boosted student engagement at Kennesaw State University
Universities nationwide are facing the same challenge: how to make textbooks more relevant, meaningful and engaging for students. This problem has grown as the lack of student engagement—especially…
Can work colleges help solve the student debt crisis?
Americans currently owe a combined $1.3 trillion on their student loans, according to the Pew Research Center. That’s more than double the amount owed just a decade ago—and nearly…
Indiana U builds community and empowers students with machine learning
In the past decade, higher education has experienced a major shift toward digital experiences. This change reflects the way in which the rising generation prefers to engage with…
The explosive growth of collegiate eSports, part 3
The eSports market is booming, and on its current trajectory, the number of people who watch and participate in eSports will grow from 395 million this year to…
What would a post-secondary institution that was designed for maximum student success look like?
What would a post-secondary institution that was designed for maximum student success look like? What would a college look like where a student could define what they were…
It’s game-on at Texas A&M’s LIVE Lab
How can we boost student engagement? What’s more, how can we use a medium that is sure to resonate with students in the modern classroom? These are the…
Innovators worth watching: 2017 Review
In June of 2017, we began profiling innovative players in the higher education space and analyzing their business models through the lens of Disruption Theory. Using our six…