Higher Ed


Higher Ed Casts a Wider Net for HR Executives

Colleges and universities have become much more receptive to human resources executives from industries that have already undergone massive cultural change and are progressive in their HR practices.

State of Education Around the World

Comparing the United States education system to that in other countries helps us recognize the similarities, the differences, where improvement is needed and incentives to invest.

Recycling Styrofoam

The University of Illinois is removing polystyrene from its waste stream.

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The Right Stuff

Many variables go into choosing materials and systems for your new buildings. How do facility managers find the right balance?

integrating technology into higher education

Teaching Digital Natives

Experts weigh in on integrating technology into higher education by investing in not just the latest technology, but also in training for faculty and staff and learning from the “digital natives” themselves… students.

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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.

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