Long Distance Lightning Events: The Unseen Threats
In September of 2016, The World Meteorological Organization in Geneva confirmed that a new record lightning strike was documented in... More
North Central College: A Leader in Solar PV Arrays Among Small Colleges
This past October, North Central College moved forward on yet another major renewable energy project, becoming a leader in photovoltaic... More
Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation: New Wave of Tech-Savvy Journalists
With the official opening of its Center for Media Innovation, Point Park University is prepared to take a leading role in educating a new... More
Colleges Teach Lessons in Energy Efficiency
Energy independence is a topic that many countries, including the United States, have considered a long-term goal. On a smaller scale, it's... More
Piece by Piece: Expanding Your Campus
When the need for space is acute, older campus buildings sometimes offer surprising opportunities to expand. There is hardly a college or... More
Models of Food Sustainability Practices: Warren Wilson College and Mills College
Sustainability has been a hot topic for many years, due to the growing demand to find eco-friendly alternatives. University budgets,... More
Live Arts Performance Lab: Innovations at Brown University
Brown and RISD have created a laboratory for innovative live arts projects, the Brown/RISD CoLAB. With a think-tank approach and a cohort... More
Student Assistants at Private Universities May Now Form Unions
On August 23, 2016, in a 3-1 decision overturning 45 years of precedent, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that students working at... More
Creating Exceptional Learning Environments From the Ground Up
When Syracuse University made the decision to replace the flooring in the school's residence halls, they looked for a product that would... More
Five Reasons to Use Cooperative Contracts–Two Things You May Be Wrong About
I've always believed that one of the most unique characteristics of higher education is an inherent willingness to collaborate. Higher ed... More