David Vinson, PUPN staff writer, has a PhD in English with specializations in transatlantic literature and cultural studies. He is a committed scholar, teacher, husband, and dad. If you ever meet David, avoid the subject of soccer. His fandom borders on the truly obnoxious.

Tapping into Students’ Desires with Tech-Based Exercise Equipment

College students can face an uphill battle when it comes to staying physically fit, not least of all because with newfound independence...  More

Streamlining Communication Platforms and the Growth of Higher Education

It is hardly a secret that higher education enrollment is in a state of decline, and of course the pandemic only added fuel to the fire....  More

Tapping into Students’ Desires with Tech-Based Exercise Equipment

College students face an uphill battle when it comes to staying physically fit, not least of all because with newfound independence comes...  More

Updating Campus Bathroom Spaces

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled higher education institutions to reassess best practices for keeping interior and exterior spaces clean and...  More

Optimizing Pool Water Treatment

During the Olympic Summer Games, I gleefully watch any event of any sport—archery, table tennis, modern pentathlon, judo, basketball,...  More

Best Practices for Implementing Wayfinding Signage

College campuses can be sprawling, often covering thousands of acres. Even in the case of intimate and compact campuses, a learning curve...  More

A Way Forward: Biophilic Design and Sustainable Flooring in Higher Education Facilities

The Youghiogheny River—or the Yough, as it is commonly called—extends its reach from the west side of the Allegheny Mountains in...  More

New Construction or Renovation: Which is Greener?

As the climate crisis accelerates, students are expressing their desires for a campus experience that embraces a culture of sustainability....  More

Energy Strategies: Bringing a Master Plan to Life

A growing number of colleges and universities across the country are incorporating renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental...  More

Working with Architectural Firms to Maximize the Campus Experience

Following the destruction of the Commons Chamber during WWII, British political leaders debated the question of rebuilding. At the heart of...  More