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What Have We Learned From a Season of Campus Protests?

With campus tensions far from resolved and a presidential election on the horizon, is higher ed ready for the fall?

Navigating Higher Ed’s Rising Costs: Strategies for Affordability

What’s driving the relentless surge in college tuition costs, and are there promising solutions on the horizon to tackle this financial burden?

Considering the Long-Term Impact of Rankings Changes

Pushback on the rankings metrics led to changes, but will these help students who prioritize ROI and the value of education?

Incorporating AI into the Admissions Process

As higher ed grapples with the complexities and expenses of admissions, the allure of adopting AI grows.

FAFSA Delays Cause Headaches for Students, Schools

Only time will tell if the one-year confusion for the ‘simplified’ federal aid form will yield long-term benefits.

FAFSA Update Headache: How’d We Get Here?

Attempts to simplify and eliminate inconsistencies in the federal aid forms has resulted in an unprecedented disruption to student financial aid offices.

4 Takeaways from the 2024 Cascade CMS User Conference

Admission website content sucks, but personalized, equitable content can increase access.

AI’s Impact on Institutional Reputation

Institutional leaders must find a delicate balance between embracing advancements while managing potential risks to reputation and academic integrity.

Don’t Assume Students Are AI Savvy 

As artificial intelligence transforms the classroom experience, higher ed leaders are stressing that students need guidance with how and when to use the technology appropriately.

Communication Breakdown: The Strain of Responding to Crises Like the Israeli-Hamas Conflict

An age-old PR question rears its head again on college campuses: With emotions boiling on all sides, should leaders pick a side, foster discourse or keep their heads down?