Higher Ed


Therapy Dogs on Campus: The Benefit to Students, Faculty

From helping young children read to relieving the intense stress faced by university students, dogs are an increasingly familiar part of educational programs across the country.

UW-Milwaukee’s Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex

Paths of Glory

UW-Milwaukee's Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex illuminates the route from science building to social hub.

Engaging With Social Media

Building a stronger brand by connecting with students digitally.

Making Spaces

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University of Utah Meets Three Cleaning Challenges with Cordless Backpacks

The custodial staff at University of Utah cleans 121 campus buildings. Three areas posed a specific challenge to vacuum: the library, lecture classrooms, and the Student Life Center. Then they tried the GoFree Flex Pro cordless backpack vacuum from ProTeam.

Bicycles on Campus

Is your campus bicycle- and bicyclist-friendly?

A New President's First 120 Days

Observations on and advice for the start of a new presidency.

Syracuse University

A Framework for Learning

A bold vision for campus redesign is navigating old and new at Syracuse University.

Healthy Facilities

Healthy Facilities

The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI), in partnership with School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines, held the first annual Healthy Facilities Award program. This special section highlights the standouts among the entries received.

Sustainable Grounds

Villanova University is working to achieve a more natural campus experience.

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Capitalizing on College Spaces and Places

From loading docks to libraries, evaluating space and leveraging resources is essential to good planning — and to unlocking value on campus.

A Blueprint for Title IX Compliance

A working model for responding to reports of sexual harassment and violence.

green purchasing

Are We Green Yet?

The concept of green procurement has been around for nearly two decades. Are colleges and universities on board?

BU Castle

Transforming BU Castle

From a heritage building to daily-use venue for alumni, faculty and students, an iconic mansion undergoes historic restoration for new life as an alumni center.

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Parking Goes Hi-Tech

Technology is transforming parking, adding cost-saving efficiencies and sustainability to a campus necessity.

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Technology Enhances Fire Security

Today's integrated fire detection, alarm and sprinkler systems are being designed into facilities as an integral part of improved occupant safety.

Fire Safety Tips

Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology

A Bright Partnership

The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology are collaborating to spur light and sound innovation.

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