Medical schools represent billions in spending each year, and the federal government provides financial support throughout the U.S. They conduct incredible research and provide outstanding services to the general public at the institutions. There are currently 156 accredited medical schools in America, and the public and private institutions receive about $4 billion in funding and […]
Ask any young student about the importance of technology and they all know the answer. Ask any economist how important technology is in the struggle for global economic viability and the answers will all be the same. Technology will impact the future for individuals, government, businesses, health care, public safety, education and every country on […]
Community colleges in Texas are outpacing schools in other states. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports that community college enrollment nationwide is on the decline. That’s definitely not the case on most campuses in Texas. Lone Star College in Houston is not just showing increased enrollment figures, the system set an all-time record enrollment […]
One of the biggest challenges in university classrooms today is keeping up with technology that is moving at warp speed. First, there were computers and laptops. They were quickly augmented with mobile devices – smartphones and tablets. Distance learning crept in as students took classes remotely. And now, 3D printing is in high demand on […]
There’s a $30 billion problem looming on higher education campuses nationwide. Campuses that expanded during unusually large student population growth during the 1960s and 1970s are now dealing with facilities that are more than half a century old. Not only are the facilities aging, many will become unusable if something is not done soon. Most […]
Young adults have strong feelings about lifestyles, and that is impacting university campuses in very significant ways. In fact, it is literally changing the playing field when it comes to recruiting new students. Most residence halls and campus dormitories that once were adequate are no longer competitive. A new trend has emerged – one that […]
Three years after passage by Texas legislators of a narrowly focused bill, a Gulf Coast state college is taking advantage of that legislation – and a public-private partnership (P3) – to build campus housing. Lamar State College-Port Arthur (LSCPA) recently announced an agreement with a developer for construction of a $6.6 million campus housing complex for […]