Ed Bauer has been in publishing for over twenty years. In his early career years, he worked on the staff at Mount Union College and for the last twelve years as publisher and managing partner at Flaherty Media has been privileged to tour many private higher education campuses and talk with numerous staff members who manage these multiple building facilities. He can be reached at ed@pupnmag.com.

How Technology Is Shaping Architectural Innovation in Higher Education

Across private university campuses in the U.S. and around the world, the role of architectural design has expanded far beyond aesthetics...  More

Flooring a Campus with Purpose: How Strategic Flooring Choices Support Function, Sustainability, and Campus life

The flooring choices a college or university makes shape the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, but the broader...  More

When Winter Arrives: Smart, Safe Snow Removal Strategies for College Campuses

Snow removal on a college campus is not just about clearing roads. It’s about protecting people, preserving infrastructure, managing...  More

Powering the Campus Landscape: How Modern Grounds Equipment Is Redefining Efficiency, Sustainability, and First Impressions

On a college campus, the landscape speaks long before anyone does. Before a prospective student steps inside a residence hall, before...  More

Emergency Phones Across Campus: Options, Considerations, and Best Practices for Private Colleges

Emergency phones—call boxes, blue-light towers, wall-mounted units, and kiosk stations—remain a visible and durable element of campus...  More

Breathing Space: Resilient Air-Quality Planning for Residential Campuses

A college’s residence halls and communal spaces are more than buildings: they are living ecosystems where students sleep, study,...  More

Landscaping Environments: Trends and advantages that make Private College Grounds Vital to the Campus Appeal

Across the nation’s private colleges and universities, landscaping has evolved into both an art and a strategic investment—one that...  More

Immersed in Campus Life: Integrating Aquatic Facilities into College Recreation Programs

When done right, aquatic facilities on private college and university campuses serve far more than just swim teams. From promoting student...  More

Elevating Campus Culture: The Next Generation of Auditorium and Performing Arts Facilities

In private higher education, auditoriums and performing arts centers represent a significant intersection of cultural ambition and...  More

Showcase of Excellence 2025

When our readers requested a special annual feature highlighting providers who offer quality products and services for private colleges and...  More