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College students gossiping on campus

Debra Nakama / September 30, 2020

Harnessing Technology to Improve Campus Communication

The pandemic has caused all schools to find a replacement for on-campus communication. Here’s how UHMC is handling the issue.

Rows of bookshelves in a library

Debra Nakama / August 25, 2020

3 Underreported Trends in Higher Education During the Pandemic

While the media has seen a deluge of reporting on the number of institutions moving classes online, there are other trends afoot that haven’t received as much coverage.

Moving Forward with compass

Debra Nakama / August 12, 2020

Top 5 Benefits of Early College That Support Academic Success

Early college programs are not just a way to complete a higher degree more quickly. Students can also reap other benefits.

Lone student, reading a newspaper, in a college auditorium

Debra Nakama / August 4, 2020

4 Questions Students Should Ask About Their College Program Before Enrolling During the Pandemic

Not every teaching method works for every individual — and that can have a huge impact on which program a college student ultimately chooses to enroll in.

Standardized test sheet with pencil

Debra Nakama / June 22, 2020

How UC’s Decision to End the Use of the SAT and ACT in Admissions Will Help Marginalized Students

The recent mandate is great news for making education more accessible to underrepresented groups. It’s about time.

A father helps his son with homework on the computer

Debra Nakama / June 16, 2020

The Next Normal: Parents’ Roles in Online K-12 Learning

If you view this unprecedented time as an opportunity to get a leg up on your child’s education, both of you could come out ahead on the other end.

Group rally, hands in circle

Debra Nakama / May 7, 2020

Cohorts vs. Classes: Improving the Educational Experience

Many higher-education institutions have restructured their programs to increase peer-learning opportunities, mainly through cohort-based learning.

Triumphant girl learning at home on computer

Debra Nakama / April 14, 2020

Learning in the Time of Corona: Challenges in Distance Education

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many educational institutions were unprepared. Here are some of the biggest challenges they’re facing — and how they can overcome them.

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