Featured Resource
6 UX Laws for Higher Ed Websites
See how schools like NYU, Lehigh University, and the University of Pennsylvania are putting these UX design principles into practice to increase conversion and lead generation online.
Features
Gender Equity Gap in Higher Ed Leadership
Women have consistently earned the majority of advanced degrees, but men are primarily filling leadership positions in higher education.
By: Ankita Bhanot
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Caters to the Non-traditional Student
As the non-traditional student population continues to grow, a new college in northern Pennsylvania took a risk and opened during the pandemic to provide a unique higher education experience.
By: Tavleen Tarrant
When Faculty Burnout Leads to Turnover
Years of significant disruption have resulted in burnout for higher education faculty members, but there are solutions.
By: Aila Boyd
Popular on Volt
2023 Hot and Cool Graduate Programs
As interests and technology change, more students are rethinking their graduate programs to align with money-making potential and personal fulfillment.
By: Ankita Bhanot
Look to the Sides, Not Down
The impending enrollment cliff may not be as bad as it sounds, but higher ed institutions will need to look beyond high school classrooms for prospective students.
By: Savannah Wan
Dealing with Rising Mental Health Concerns on Campus
With more than 60% of students reporting mental health issues, college leaders wonder if access to greater funding will be enough to tackle the ongoing mental health crisis at their schools.
By: Tavleen Tarrant
Where Are Prospective College Students Going?
A demographic cliff, economic downturn, pandemic and perceived lack of value are contributing to decreased higher ed enrollment numbers, but the students must be going somewhere.
By: Aila Boyd
Grab a Tiny Mic and A Student
Higher ed social media strategists at AMA shared insights on how they successfully engaged Gen Z students by employing their peers for marketing and engagement.
By: Nicole Shupe
Milking the Tuition Cash Cow
Out-of-state and international students offer colleges diversity, but with ever-tightening operational budgets, they’re also key to helping the bottom line.
By: Chris Kudialis
Inflation and Tuition: Keeping the Lights On
With college costs already under the microscope, higher ed insiders say tuition increases and freezes may be the only way to weather the uncertainty of the growing inflation storm.
By: Savannah Wan
Student Demand for Global Experiences Rebounds
Higher ed institutions identify successful measures to satisfy students’ interest and participation in study abroad programs.
By: Ankita Bhanot
Why Students Aren’t Transferring
A look at how institutions are implementing new programs to retain students who may otherwise transfer — or leave higher ed altogether.
By: Kristin Markway Shaw
Parents a Necessary Factor During Recruitment
As students increasingly value parental input during their college selection process, recruiters and marketers are widening their scope to engage parents.
By: Aila Boyd
A Marcom Conundrum: CCOs vs. CMOs
Debating how and why to untangle the often-blended roles of chief communications officers and chief marketing officers in higher ed.
By: Higher Voltage
Diversity Abroad: Navigating Post-Pandemic Access and Viability
The 2022 Global Inclusion Conference highlighted success and accessibility of virtual education programs for study abroad engagement.
By: Ankita Bhanot
Trend vs. Hiccup: Decreased International Student Growth in US
Political climate, soaring costs and post-grad visa availability have prompted more students abroad to think twice before studying in the United States.
By: Chris Kudialis