PolicyThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A deep threat to the future of higher education July 9, 2025July 8, 2025 by Dr. John Johnston For those committed to the transformative power of education, the bill is nothing short of a betrayal
PolicyHow unified payment strategies drive student success June 23, 2025 by Don Smith, Transact Campus + CBORD Unifying commerce and integrated payment experiences through thoughtful, student-centered design helps institutions create a powerful tool for institutional success
DEIAHow colleges are reimagining inclusion amid political rollbacks June 13, 2025 by Dr. John Johnston Campus-community partnerships offer a path forward as federal support erodes
IT InfrastructureEdtech conglomerates are losing the plot–and our patience June 9, 2025 by Dr. Will Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University When all-in-one edtech empires promise everything but deliver mediocrity, campuses must demand focused innovation over fragmented ambition
PolicyIt’s time to rethink the foundations of higher education June 2, 2025 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D. Will higher ed lead the change to innovate and rebuild, or will it be left behind?
PolicyCultivating positive relationships with your board of trustees May 30, 2025 by Cheryl Hyatt, Hyatt-Fennell Executive Search Here are five strategies to inspire your board of trustees to be a positive and powerful asset
PolicyTrump administration takes aim at in-state tuition programs for undocumented students May 12, 2025 by Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat The order specifically calls out programs that provide in-state tuition for undocumented students who graduated from high school in that state
PolicyPayments innovations: Key trends every higher-ed admin should know May 2, 2025 by Don Smith, Transact Campus + CBORD Embracing payment trends empowers student success and ensuring institutional sustainability
PolicyHarvard’s stand against federal overreach: A defining moment for U.S. higher education April 24, 2025 by Dr. John Johnston The current crisis is not just about Harvard--it is a test of the nation’s commitment to academic freedom
PolicyAcademic freedom under siege: A Ph.D. student’s reflections April 15, 2025 by Dr. John Johnston Higher education thrives only when critical inquiry is protected and when scholars are free to explore, question, and challenge dominant narratives