higher education innovation

Flood the Zone: University of Virginia’s New Strategy to Scale Experiential Learning for Every Student

Experiential learning is having a bit of a reckoning moment in higher ed. For years, the default answer was “get an internship” or “do a co-op”—as if every student can pause life, relocate for a summer, and take on a high-stakes role that’s supposed to define their future. But students’ realities have changed: many…

Work-Based Learning & Career Coaching with Strada Education: Closing the Gap Between Education and Opportunity

As higher education faces mounting pressure to demonstrate clear career outcomes, institutions are rethinking how learning connects to work and the role of career coaching in that process. Employers continue to report skills gaps, students are questioning the return on investment of a degree, and states are demanding stronger alignment between postsecondary education and…

From 30 to 1,500 Students: Scaling Mass Experiential Learning with How to Change the World

Higher education is at a crossroads. Institutions are being asked to do more with less—serve more students, prepare them for a rapidly changing, AI-shaped workforce, and prove the real-world value of a degree—all at the same time. Employers consistently note that while graduates are technically capable, many struggle to apply what they’ve learned to…

The Program Sharing Model: How Rize Education’s Collaborative Approach Expands Access to Cutting-Edge Majors and Career-Aligned Learning

Small private colleges are facing unprecedented pressures: rising instructional costs, shrinking budgets, and mounting skepticism about the return on investment of a four-year degree. At the same time, employer demand for job-ready talent is accelerating, creating urgency for institutions to modernize curriculum and increase access to experiential learning. According to Rize Education CEO Kevin…

The End-to-End Model: Impact Consulting’s Strategic Approach to Work-Based Learning

As colleges and universities grapple with enrollment pressures, shifting student expectations, and a tightening labor market shaped by AI and automation, the demand for meaningful work-based learning experiences has grown dramatically. Research across the UK’s higher education sector shows that hands-on industry engagement is becoming a leading factor in student decision-making and employability outcomes. Institutions…

The New Playbook for College ROI: Podium Education’s Scalable Model for Real-World Learning

The debate around the return on investment (ROI) of a four-year degree has reached a fever pitch. As tuition costs rise and employers question the value of traditional credentials, higher education leaders are rethinking how to make college more career-relevant. Experiential learning—work-based and project-based education embedded within curricula—is emerging as one of the most promising…

How Program Growth and Innovation has Increased Student Success at Adrian College with President Docking

Small colleges across the United States face mounting pressure from shifting student expectations, rising costs, and an increasingly competitive higher education market. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, undergraduate enrollment rose 3.5 percent in spring 2025 compared to the prior year, reaching 15.3 million students, but still remains 2.4 percent below pre-pandemic…

The Future of Residential College: Hybrid, Scalable, and Built for Student Demand

As enrollment pressures mount, smaller institutions are abandoning one-size-fits-all models in favor of flexible learning formats that meet evolving student exp

Competency-Based Learning is the Key to Success: WGU’s Strategic Vision

Universities increasingly recognize that teaching specific job-ready skills matters more than traditional degree timelines for graduate success

Adult Education is Experiencing a Renaissance That is Reshaping the Educational Landscape

Millions of Americans are returning to school, forcing institutions to rethink how they serve adult learners with competing demands