Universities news and trends

Universities Bringing Autonomous Retail to ‘Shoppers of Tomorrow’
Retail // August 30, 2022

Autonomous retail company Standard AI is expanding its partnership with contract food service management firm Chartwells Higher Education to bring 100 autonomous retail stores to several U.S. universities, including San Jose State University and the University of Houston. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic
Economy // July 22, 2020

Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of the newest groups of people impacted by cost cutting are teachers, CNBC reported. Get the...

Colleges See Decline In Financial Aid Applications
Coronavirus // May 12, 2020

Colleges are already grappling with empty campuses, the challenges of online learning and concerns about enrollment for the fall semester. Next up: Applications for federal aid from high-school seniors are dropping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Class-Action Lawsuits Demand Refunds From 25 Universities
Legal // May 06, 2020

As the coronavirus started sweeping across the U.S. in March, universities moved classrooms online and locked the doors. Many students, however, don’t feel they are getting a return on their tuition investment and have launched lawsuits demanding reimbursement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Interviews & Exclusives
Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus

January 18, 2024
The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Flywire CEO: How Higher Ed Must Find The Flexibility To Manage Cash Flow

May 06, 2020
There are three letters that best describe the state of higher education in the U.S. amid the pandemic: T-B-D. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Report: The Late Tuition Payment Epidemic

July 30, 2019
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Universities Bringing Autonomous Retail to ‘Shoppers of Tomorrow’

August 30, 2022
Autonomous retail company Standard AI is expanding its partnership with contract food service management firm Chartwells Higher Education to bring 100 autonomous retail stores to several U.S. universities, including San Jose State University and the University of Houston. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic

July 22, 2020
Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of...

Colleges See Decline In Financial Aid Applications

May 12, 2020
Colleges are already grappling with empty campuses, the challenges of online learning and concerns about enrollment for the fall semester. Next up: Applications for federal aid from high-school seniors are...

Class-Action Lawsuits Demand Refunds From 25 Universities

May 06, 2020
As the coronavirus started sweeping across the U.S. in March, universities moved classrooms online and locked the doors. Many students, however, don’t feel they are getting a return on their...