Colleges news and trends

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
Safety and Security // January 18, 2024

The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift there is a pressing need to bolster security measures as the dual threats of physical violence and cyberattacks continues to...

CFPB: Student Banking Products Have Unusually High Fees
CFPB // December 19, 2023

American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that many college-sponsored credit cards and deposit accounts have higher fees and worse terms and conditions than comparable products. “Many students get their first...

Grubhub Expands College Robot Delivery to 170K More Students
Delivery // October 11, 2022

Food ordering and delivery firm Grubhub has teamed up with autonomous delivery services provider Starship Technologies to offer robot delivery services at U.S. college campuses. According to a Tuesday (Oct. 11) news release, this service is already available at the University of Kentucky, the University...

Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic
Economy // July 22, 2020

Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of the newest groups of people impacted by cost cutting are teachers, CNBC reported. Boston University,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans

January 23, 2024
The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that as the technology matures and use cases continue to develop, AI is having impacting operations from the dean’s office to the financial aid office. “We felt there was a workforce […]

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus

January 18, 2024
The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift there is a pressing need...

Flywire CEO: How Higher Ed Must Find The Flexibility To Manage Cash Flow

May 06, 2020
There are three letters that best describe the state of higher education in the U.S. amid the pandemic: T-B-D. Colleges and universities, currently juggling the reality of empty campuses and...

Quick Reads
CFPB: Student Banking Products Have Unusually High Fees

December 19, 2023
American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. A recent report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that many college-sponsored credit cards and deposit accounts have higher fees and worse terms and conditions than comparable products. “Many students get their first credit card or deposit account when they enroll in college, […]

Grubhub Expands College Robot Delivery to 170K More Students

October 11, 2022
Food ordering and delivery firm Grubhub has teamed up with autonomous delivery services provider Starship Technologies to offer robot delivery services at U.S. college campuses. According to a Tuesday (Oct....

Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic

July 22, 2020
Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of...

Colleges See Decline In Financial Aid Applications

May 12, 2020
Colleges are already grappling with empty campuses, the challenges of online learning and concerns about enrollment for the fall semester. Next up: Applications for federal aid from high-school seniors are...