by Allen Taylor | Aug 7, 2025 | HEat Index
Just in time for the start of fall semester projects, this week’s issue highlights the importance of building strong project management skills. From there, we explore why college isn’t providing the same earnings boost for low-income students as it once did, and we...
by Allen Taylor | Jul 31, 2025 | HEat Index
I can’t believe July is at its end! Summer always seems to go so quickly, but the excitement of the start of the fall semester is just around the corner. Plus, there are still a few more weeks to eke out a little more summer fun. Speaking of fun, in this week’s issue...
by Allen Taylor | Jul 25, 2025 | HEat Index
I didn’t intend for this week’s issue to focus so heavily on AI, but sometimes that’s just how the higher ed news cycle unfolds. With AI showing no signs of slowing down, it’s essential that we stay attuned to its growing impact on higher education and how the sector...
by Allen Taylor | Jul 17, 2025 | HEat Index
About a decade ago, discussions of grit and enhancing it in students were everywhere in the higher education student success news and literature. It was the hot topic of the time and one area where institutions could invest to improve student outcomes. As I turn my...
by Allen Taylor | Jul 10, 2025 | HEat Index
After a short break for the July 4th holiday, we’re back and ready to dive into the latest higher ed news in this week’s issue! Although we typically steer clear of politics, we can’t ignore the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on higher education. From...
by Allen Taylor | Jun 27, 2025 | HEat Index
It’s been one of those weeks where I found myself doing a lot of thinking…thinking about enrollment, about AI, and about the growing call to connect college directly with the labor market needs. The higher education news left me with more browser tabs than I had time...
