Higher Education


Articles

  • Indiana Wesleyan University Schedules Grand Opening for New Welcome Center

    Indiana Wesleyan University recently announced that it will soon open a new Welcome Center on its campus in Marion, Ind., according to a news release. The facility will serve as the home base for prospective students and their families to learn more about the university and student life there. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for February 19.

  • Utah Valley University Opens New Engineering Building

    Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, recently held a grand-opening ceremony for the new Scott M. Smith Engineering Building, according to a news release. The facility is one of the largest engineering buildings in the state at almost 200,000 square feet, and it plays home to the university’s Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET).

  • 3 Trends for Higher Education to Stay Ahead of in 2026

    As universities enter the new year, the question is no longer whether digital transformation is necessary, but how quickly institutions can convert technological potential into strategic advantage.

  • Illinois State University Breaks Ground on College of Fine Arts Transformation

    Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts transformation project, according to university news. The series of new constructions and renovations will upgrade spaces in Centennial East, the Center for the Visual Arts, and the Center for the Performing Arts, as well as replace the existing Centennial West facility with a new Commons Building.


Podcasts

  • Everybody Wins with Mobile ID Card Issuance

    This episode's guest is Tim Nyblom, the Director of End User Business Development in Higher Education for HID Global. Today, we'll be talking about mobile ID card issuance on higher-education campuses and the process of transition from physical to electronic student IDs.

  • Furnishing the Future: Adaptive Solutions for Modern Learning Spaces

    On this episode of Schools in Focus, we'll talk about the role that classroom furniture plays in creating adaptive, flexible learning spaces. Our guest is Wesley Edmonds, the Director of Workplace, Adaptive Solutions at OFS.

  • Being Transparent About School Safety Design

    This episode's guest is Devin Bowman, General Manager of Technical Glass Products (TGP) and AD Systems. We’ll talk about the relationship between school architecture and designing for safety as design aspects like natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows become more common.


Webcasts

  • Successful Student-Centered Spaces

    Learn about the qualities of successful student-centered spaces, as well as explore design challenges and opportunities using case studies of three different projects.

  • Trends in Community Commons Areas

    Join us to see examples of ways to rethink your community commons by creating a unified and centralized social space for students.


Whitepapers

  • Adaptive Higher Ed: Flexible Spaces Transform Texas A&M Library

    Learn more about a hybrid education space that enables active learning and collaboration in this case study.

  • Free COVID-19 Sign Kit

    COVID-19 is threatening the health and well-being of students and teachers all across the United States. Schools are finally getting back to learning and students, and teachers are coming back into close contact with each other increasing the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 in schools.

  • COVID-19 Back to Learning Guides

    Schools and Universities are finally getting back to learning and students and teachers are coming into close contact with each other increasing the risk of spreading covid-19 as well as the need to shut down schools. These FREE guides can help students and teachers stay healthy this school year.


Digital Edition