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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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How can we create learning environments that prepare students for a Google world of opportunities and challenges?

At HEFF '16, we asked a number of facilities leaders what keeps them up at night. We got a lot of expected answers...

In a time where innovation is a top priority for all Higher Ed institutions, the University of Pennsylvania stands out...

The importance of research in Higher Ed is paramount. Every day, university research leads to innovations that...

Will you enjoy the retiree life in confidence that your facilities and staff are operating smoothly without you?

For John Roberson, CEO of Advent, the answer to this question is the difference...

In his former role at Rowan University, Donald Moore led the university through the largest and most sustained growth...

Oxford University’s Paul Goffin doesn’t want to hear your gripes about aging infrastructure: As Director of Estates at...

Nina Petty has a motto: “I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know.” Actually, the Vice Chancellor for Real...

Although students engage with the bricks and mortar of a university's campus more than anyone, there's more likely to...

How does one effectively lead 300+ facilities staff at an Ivy League institution while also fostering an agile, nimble...

"How sustainable is it to continue to build at the pace that the top universities have for many years?"

This is just...

After nearly three decades in the Navy, Bob Reuning wasn’t ready to slow down quite yet.

The Higher Ed Facilities Forum is launchinga Leadership Series to bring you unique insights into the personal stories...

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