Looking back, looking forward: Edtech’s pivotal moment
We try to predict future weather when we pack for a week-long trip. We try to predict future markets when we invest in a retirement account. In my…
8 resolutions for 2023 from innovative higher-ed leaders
For decades, higher education was defined by rankings lists, with those at the bottom scurrying to catch up to those at the top. But the tumult of COVID…
How SSI technology keeps students’ information secure
It’s no secret that higher education institutions are at risk for severe cyberattacks and data theft. Last year, the New York Times highlighted the “shaky state of student…
Long-range financial planning is the next smart move for CFOs
Is the institution making the best use of its money? Are students and university stakeholders satisfied with their return on investment? Can we survive, or thrive, five to…
Casper College bridges the digital divide with a custom mobile app
As the first junior college established in Wyoming, Casper College wanted to ensure its diverse student body was not negatively impacted by the state’s connectivity challenges and sought…
4 ways to prepare art students for life after college
When you think about art school, you might picture some of the traditional studies such as drawing, painting, or graphic design. However, as industries like movies and video…
How to consolidate tech to provide seamless UX and cost savings
Like many other industries, education institutions have significantly ramped up cloud adoption in recent years. For example, Google Classroom gained 40 million users worldwide from 2020 to 2021,…
Students are flocking to HBCUs–here’s why
While colleges and universities nationwide have struggled to enroll students over the past several years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are seeing a significant increase in application…
3 ways to manage cyber insurance
For a service designed to give consumers peace of mind, cyber insurance has become a convoluted and contentious subject.
Putting community in community college
Students are taking a long, hard look at the value of a degree and whether it's worth the sacrifices--and it just might be time for community colleges to…