2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Kenneth Jessell, president of Florida International University (FIU), discussed notable highlights and achievements, the state of education, navigating current challenges, adding value to higher education and using partnerships to foster talent for the business community. What were some notable
Writer: Esteban Pages 3 min read May 2023 — As New Jersey positions itself as an enticing destination for businesses, public and private sector leaders continue to address the demographic shifts taking place in the Garden State. New Jersey witnessed a population drop of 5,250 residents between July 2021 and
Writer: Esteban Pages 3 min read April 2023 — With the prevalence of the global remote workforce and technological innovation moving at an increasingly faster pace, the need to upskill has created growing demand for micro-credentials. Does this mean a major shift away from traditional, four-year programs? To explore whether
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The University of Florida’s highly anticipated West Palm Beach campus has been paused over naming issues for the school between a key developer in the project and officials. Despite this setback, the county continues to support the development, said Kelly Smallridge,
Writer: by Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — As the economic landscape proceeds to change and shift, women’s liberal arts colleges in the Atlanta region continue to strive for excellence in preparing women to enter the workforce of the future. With Focus:, Leocadia Zak, president of Agnes Scott
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read December 2022 — Across the nation many higher education institutions are still seeing a decline in enrollment. Georgia’s higher education system has followed a similar trend as University System of Georgia (USG) reported last month a decline in enrollment numbers for the second consecutive
Writer: Victor Cabrera 2 min read November 2022 — Concerns over workforce shortages remain top of mind for industry leaders across all sectors of the economy. As the training grounds for the future workforce, higher education institutions are taking steps to equip the next generation of workers with the skills
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read May 2022— Despite an increase in demand for professionals with a background in technology, soft skills and critical thinking remain a vital component of what employers expect in the workplace. As a result, schools are committed to continue offering a curriculum with a strong
Higher ed is faced with demographic shifts and public worries of inadequate returns on student investments. With Invest:Insights, Chancellor of Penn State Brandywine Marilyn Wells discussed how a challenging higher ed environment is driving innovation as well as the adaptation of curriculums to remain relevant and valuable in an ever-evolving
Institutions of higher education have been forced to incorporate a high degree of innovation and creativity into their offerings to remain competitive. With Invest:Insights, President of Campbell University J. Bradley Creed debunked key misconceptions about the value of higher education, bridging the gap between technical and soft skills and what
