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7 tips: Understanding esports athletes, fans and gaming culture

UB Custom Publishing | May 28, 2020

From the Academic Esports Guide, simple strategies such as learning the lingo to the games being played can get educators into a space enjoyed by so many students.

How the quad has moved online to keep campuses connected

Matt Zalaznick | May 28, 2020

Colleges and universities are keeping campus life vibrant with virtual quads and online hubs for groups to host events and share services.

How students complete courses that require hands-on training

Matt Zalaznick | May 27, 2020

University of Dayton's process for bringing physical therapy students back to campus offers some guidance for other colleges and universities striving to hold in-person classes later this year.

How to provide students (and families) with the confidence to enroll now

Sharon Butler | May 27, 2020

To offset COVID-19 challenges, UB guest columnist Sharon Butler shares tips on defining enrollment policies and contingencies, creating flexible plans to make tuition more affordable, and communicating with international students about the latest visa information.

AECE preview: The powerful allure of a college esports major

UB Custom Publishing | May 27, 2020

Academic Esports Conference speaker Joey Gawrysiak shares his journey and strategies in building one of Shenandoah's most successful and popular programs around video games.

How one university moved campus tours to Instagram

Matt Zalaznick | May 27, 2020

With prospective students unable to visit Kutztown University, the Pennsylvania school's campus tour guides took to their iPhones and Instagram Live.

Texas A&M leverages AI chatbot to engage students

UB Custom Publishing | May 27, 2020

In an effort to encourage students to visit and engage with the resources and tools on their career center website, Texas A&M staff implemented an AI-powered chatbot. Sponsored content by Ivy.ai.

History in real-time: How colleges are chronicling coronavirus

Matt Zalaznick | May 27, 2020

A lack of documentation of the 1918 flu pandemic motivated University of North Georgia librarians to ensure the campus' coronavirus experiences were preserved for future generations.

Why college campuses need to flush water systems before reopening

Steven Blackburn | May 26, 2020

When reopening, colleges and universities that fail to flush their water systems could risk the growth and transmission of a bacteria that can lead to students exhibiting COVID-19-like symptoms or that can escalate the likelihood of older staff and faculty contracting deadly infections.