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How Student Behavior Is Reshaping University Facilities Planning

Classrooms are emptier. Social spaces are packed. And up to 30% of “booked” rooms sit completely unused.

That’s what Aaron Benz, Founder & CEO of Degree Analytics, uncovered after analyzing Wi-Fi data from over 100,000 students across 10 campuses. ...

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Nov 9-11, 2025 | Bonita Springs, FL

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