Skip to main content

Universities & Higher Education

Explore All of our Universities & Higher Education Trends & Insights
AAL- Albama A&M University Empowers Gen Z
Thought Leadership

Start Here, Go Anywhere: How Alabama A&M University Empowers Gen Z to Own Their Career Path

by Interview with Richele Jordan-Davis, Health Professions Administrator, Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University

A girl holding her laptop
Thought Leadership

College Admissions Trends & Landscape

by Jason Bedford, Senior Vice President, High School Segment, Kaplan

Student friends walking together down a college's outdoor corridor
Thought Leadership

Closing the "Quiet Divide": Scaling Personalized Career Readiness at Denison University

by Interview with Melanie Murphy, Executive Director of the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration at Denison University

smiling college student leaning against column outdoors on school campus
Thought Leadership

How Kaplan’s All Access License® Helped Turn Medical School Dreams into Reality

by Kaplan

Gen Z Career Readiness Main Image
Thought Leadership

For Gen Z, College ROI Means Career Readiness

by Kaplan

Smiling student standing in a school hallway wear a teal turtleneck and backpack, and holds her laptop
Thought Leadership

How to Personalize Health Professions Advising: Inside Colorado College’s Winning Playbook

by Interview with Jane Byrnes, Health Professions Advising Manager, Colorado College

AAL IHE Article Misty Huacuja-LaPointe UIC
Thought Leadership

"Know Thyself": How UIC Champions First-Generation Students for Competitive Medical School Success

by Interview with Misty Huacuja-LaPointe, Director of Pre-Professional Advising, University of Illinois Chicago

AAL - two girls sitting
Thought Leadership

Top 5 Reads of 2025: All Access License Edition

by Kim Canning, Vice President, University Partnerships, Kaplan

AAL Year Review 2025 (Main Image)
Thought Leadership

Year in Review 2025: Driving Scaled Impact with Kaplan’s All Access License®

by Kim Canning, Vice President, University Partnerships, Kaplan

Main Image: AAL: Dr. Rosalind Gregory-Bass
Thought Leadership

How Spelman College Is Successfully Cultivating the Next Era of Healthcare Leaders

by Interview with Dr. Rosalind Gregory-Bass, Associate Professor, Chair, and Director of Health Careers Program at Spelman College

IHE Article Joe Testani University of Rochester
Thought Leadership

Weaving Career Education Into the Student Journey: The University of Rochester’s Strategic Approach

by Interview with Joe Testani, Deputy to the President, University of Rochester

Students sitting on a bench, studying together, outdoors
Thought Leadership

Building Trust to Enhance Student Success: Insights From HEOPPO’s Aaron Ray

by Interview with Aaron Ray, President of the Higher Education Opportunity Program Professional Organization (HEOPPO) and Director of Opportunity Programs at Hamilton College

Students sitting on steps, looking at a laptop
Thought Leadership

Creating Students of Promise: A Q&A with SUNY's Cheryl Hamilton

by Interview with Cheryl Hamilton, Associate Vice Chancellor for University Life, Opportunity Programs, and Student Advocate, SUNY System Administration

AAL Hero Article Dr. Alba - Kaplan
Thought Leadership

Translating Career Readiness to Meet Student Needs: A Conversation with the President of APACS

by Interview with Dr. Renaldo Alba, President of the APACS and Co-Director of CSTEP/STEP Programs, Fordham University

Student writing notes at table
Thought Leadership

How Chicago State University Is Paving the Way for Student Success

by Interview with Dr. Nayshon T. Mosley-Milford, Dean of Student Success, Chicago State University

all-access-license-malcolm-x-college-pres-sanders-right-hero2
Thought Leadership

Malcolm X College’s Model for Removing Barriers to Student Success

by Interview with David Sanders, President, Malcolm X College

Smiling university student outdoors on campus
Thought Leadership

How the University of Illinois Springfield is Developing Job-Ready Students

by Interview with Dr. Jorge Villegas, Associate Dean and Professor of Marketing, University of Illinois Springfield

Smiling students collaborating around a table
Thought Leadership

As Students Prioritize Test Prep, a Free Solution Proves Transformative

by Kaplan

Colleagues working at a table
Thought Leadership

Building Bridges: Three Essential Strategies for Successful University-Industry Partnerships

by Nicola Pittman, Managing Director, Kaplan Open Learning

Female student sitting at a laptop
Thought Leadership

Evolving Education and Career Pathways to Catalyze State Workforce Development

by Emmanuel Nwakibu, Senior Counsel and Director of Government Relations, Kaplan

Smiling university student sitting with laptop outside school building
Thought Leadership

Beyond Limits: How One Student Is Redefining Her Future & Pursuing Law School

by Kaplan

all-access-license-equipping-the-new-generation-for-success-MAIN-IMAGE
Thought Leadership

Equipping the Next Generation for Success: How Delaware State University Is Driving Better Outcomes

by Kaplan

Student at library writing notes in book
Thought Leadership

Unlocking Potential: A First-Generation College Student’s Journey to Medical School

by Kaplan

A group of students looking at a laptop
Thought Leadership

How Universal Test Prep Access Can Help States Reduce Workforce Shortages

by Emmanuel Nwakibu, Senior Counsel and Director of Government Relations, Kaplan

Study group sitting outside on school steps.
Thought Leadership

Top Reads of 2024: Kaplan's All Access License™ Edition

by Kim Canning, Vice President, University Partnerships, Kaplan

AAL Year in Review Article, Kaplan.com – Hero
Thought Leadership

Year in Review 2024: Increasing Student Success with Kaplan’s All Access License™

by Kim Canning, Vice President, University Partnerships, Kaplan

Embrace Scaffolding, Empower Student Potential
Thought Leadership

Embrace Scaffolding, Empower Student Potential

by Brittany Wampler, Director, All-Access, Kaplan North America

Smiling students studying together, sitting on steps outside their school.
Thought Leadership

Universities Address Workforce and Career Readiness

by Kim Canning, Vice President, University Partnerships, Kaplan

unnamed.jpg
Thought Leadership

Degrees of the Future: Are We Prepared for the World of Tomorrow?

by Ricard Giner , VP Higher Education, Kaplan International Pathways

Students gathered around a laptop, smiling
Success Story

Ensuring Students Flourish: NYU’s Initiative to Eliminate Barriers

by Interview with Dr. Mark Siegal, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, New York University

Students sitting outside on grass, studying together
Thought Leadership

How Cleveland State University Is Moving the Needle on Equity

by Interview with Brittany Wampler, Director of Career Development & Exploration at Cleveland State University

Students smiling, walking, and talking outdoors on campus
Success Story

Cleveland State University: Embracing Access & Equity for Student Success [Case Study]

by Kaplan

Student studying in library
Thought Leadership

Howard University's Approach to Creating a Culture of Student Success

by Interview with Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, Provost, Howard University

Male student on laptop at library
Thought Leadership

Hampton University’s Insights on Crafting an Unparalleled Student Experience

by Interview with Darrell K. Williams, President, Hampton University

Female student in a online class at a computer
Thought Leadership

To Stay Relevant, Colleges Need to Adapt Online Learning

by Gregory F. Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America

Woman sitting in a cafe studying
Thought Leadership

Taming Transfer Swirl

by Adam Downs, Director, Academic Solutions, Kaplan

Online learning will soon become universal. Colleges must catch up.jpg
Thought Leadership

Online learning will soon become universal. Colleges must catch up

by Cherie Mazer, Vice President of Learning Experience, Kaplan

Students in classroom with open laptops
Thought Leadership

Expanding Access for Student Success: A Focus on Career Outcomes and Equity

by Kaplan

Delaware State University student studying at library
Thought Leadership

How Delaware State University Is Enhancing Student Access

by Interview with Dr. Tony Allen, President, Delaware State University

University of Texas - Austin student studying in library
Thought Leadership

The University of Texas at Austin’s Holistic Approach to Enhancing Academic Equity

by Interview with Dr. Eric Dieter, Executive Director, Center for Leadership and Learning at the University of Texas at Austin

Students Working Together
Thought Leadership

Community College Students are an Overlooked Talent Pipeline

by Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director, Kaplan Educational Foundation

A group of students studying
Thought Leadership

Creating a Culture of College Persistence

by Brittney Wampler, Director of Career Development & Exploration, CSU

Students in a classroom
Thought Leadership

Higher Ed Failing Students as They Navigate College and Career

by Seth Bodnar, President, University of Montana

Students walking down hallway of university
Thought Leadership

Why Having Two Types Of Elite Universities Will Restore Confidence In U.S. Higher Education

by Brandon Busteed, Chief Partnership Officer, Kaplan North America

About_Hero.jpg
Thought Leadership

Want to Improve College Completion Rates? Revisit Degree Plan Design

by Adam Downs, Director, Academic Solutions, Kaplan

Graduate Students sitting in a classroom
Thought Leadership

Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Three college students sitting and looking at a computer
Thought Leadership

Don’t Say A College Education Isn’t For Everybody

by Nancy Lee Sánchez, Executive Director, Kaplan Educational Foundation

Female teacher in a school setting with students in the background
Thought Leadership

Students Say Most Professors are Managing Pandemic Stresses Well

Immersive College Hero

Reimagining the University: Future Trends in Higher Education

257fcb69-ffa9-3089-325e-e00b0159276c.jpeg
Thought Leadership

Universities Teach Management Strategy. What If They Actually Do It?

by Kaitlin Dumont, Director, University Partners

Students walking down hallway of university
Industry Updates

A Long-Term Perspective on the Future of Education

by Andy Rosen, Chairman & CEO, Kaplan, Inc.

1644861911480.jpeg
Thought Leadership

Inside Higher Ed Profiles Dientje Francis-Lawrence

by Dr. Dientje Francis-Lawrence, VP of Partnership Growth & Transformation