Facilities
News, opinion and advice about facilities, buildings and grounds in higher education.
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The Review | Essay
There are paths forward, but they all require acting early.
If Not a College ...
Leaders face a host of challenges navigating what’s next for the acres of green space, ready-to-use facilities, and historic architecture that will soon have no occupants.
Tragedy and Recovery
Colleges have to deal with buildings marred by violence. People have to deal with the trauma. A professor’s story illustrates that painful reality.
Health and Safety
The closure of Poe Hall and dozens of reported cancer diagnoses have culminated in a faculty group’s no-confidence vote in the chancellor and provost.
Campus Designs
The University of California at Santa Barbara was vague on Wednesday about the fate of the $1.5-billion dormitory project, backed by the financier and set to house 3,500 students.
'Losing Bits of Us'
Louisiana State University’s new database of museums, libraries, and other cultural-heritage institutions will highlight risks and suggest steps to prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters.
An 'Egregious Wrong'
Eminent-domain seizures by colleges across the country exacerbated the racial wealth gap.