Public regional universities are becoming a popular choice for college students because they are accessible both geographically and financially. They are located across all 50 states, and while we may not hear much about these institutions in the national media, they are more than meeting the mission of higher education with cutting-edge pathways for diverse student populations. Find out how four of them are doing it.

Discover the Next highlights the value of higher education in an effort to dispel negative public perceptions and misconceptions. Through DTN, colleges and universities come together to share impact stories of how higher education transforms individuals and society. This feature hones in on compelling stories from several DTN participating institutions around the themes of access and affordability.

Montclair State University’s Red Hawk Rising Teacher Academy aims to increase the number of “homegrown” teachers in Newark, New Jersey. The dual-enrollment program is offered to inner city students who, upon earning their college degrees, return to their high schools to teach.

CASE members share how they create and manage their alumni podcasts, who they feature, and what they talk about.

The most recent classes of graduates, shaped by pandemic interruptions to their campus experiences, present a unique set of challenges when it comes to reconnecting with their alma maters. Find out how alumni relations teams are rising to the challenge, with innovative programs and strategies for engaging their newest young alumni.

Following the pandemic, in-person events returned to campuses in 2022 with renewed spirit, innovation, bold plans, and a greater emphasis on return on investment.

Whether it be a crisis on campus or a volatile world event, communication officers are under pressure to respond. The stakes of these statements have never been higher. Hear from seasoned education communicators on best practices and strategies, and the need to take a deep breath and fully assess the situation at hand.

Across Circle of Excellence Awards categories, women-focused themes emerged. Here are five winning entries that highlight, uplift, and celebrate women through compelling storytelling.

Discover how members rebooted, redesigned, and retooled their existing publications to win Circle of Excellence Awards.

Fundraising today has become increasingly digital. In the last few years, more advancement teams have created roles devoted specifically to digital engagement. Digital gift officers (or the similarly focused donor experience officer) aim to connect with mid-level donors through email, video, social media, virtual meetings, and more. Here’s a look at what teams have learned so far about the challenges and promise of digital engagement with donors.