Higher Ed


campus library

Designing Today's Academic Libraries

No facility has so rapidly evolved in purpose in recent years than the campus library. Here's a look at the role light, color and design have on these changing spaces.

Starting on Sound Footing

Advice to boards and new presidents.

Sustainable Campus Master Planning Concepts for Higher Education

Architects can help leverage sustainable master planning skills and guide colleges and universities toward more energy and cost efficient campus operation.

Color in the Learning Environment

Researchers have long known that color affects the performance, emotions and the behavior of students within their physical learning environment.

Sex crimes on campus up by 126%

Annual School Crime and Safety Report

Reports of forcible sex crimes on college campuses are increasing.

green flooring material

Friendly Flooring

When selecting flooring materials and designs for new or renovation projects, don't forget to factor in ADA compliance in order to assurance safety and accessibility for all.

Recalibrate, Retune, Rebalance

An update to Rowan Hall's HVAC controls improves system performance.

Updated campus facade from the street

Not Just a Pretty Face

Enlivening and updating facilities' façades not only improves visual first impressions, but also can increase energy efficiency, add lighting and design coherence, and have a positive impact on the bottom line.

What to Watch in IT

Five high-impact technology trends for 2016 and beyond.

Consider Your Outside Lighting

Too much can be as risky as too little. Find a balance.

stadium on campus

Public Space, Public Safety

School safety gets complicated when there is a large public facility on campus. How do universities protect hospitals and stadiums?

Safety on Campus

Toward Safer and Stronger Campus Communities

Timely and relevant resources and information that supports safer campus communities is available through the National Center for Campus Public Safety.

University of Bridgeport

Making the American Dream More Affordable

Helping students realize success by making money matter less.

Harry Potter themed Culinary Services

Magic and Muggles at MSU

A creative event coordinated by the Culinary Services department invited Harry Potter fans to gather at Michigan State's historical dining hall to honor the classic series.

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