Student housing – whether you're talking on- or off-campus – has changed from the days of the double loaded corridor with two students per room and a community bathroom. The traditional dorms that were built in the '50s and '60s are outdated, and universities and students are looking for alternative housing solutions. That's where American Campus Communities comes in. The Austin, Texas-based company specializes in developing and managing both on- and off-campus student housing facilities. With a management and development portfolio that includes 39 communities, 11 of which are currently in development, American Campus has become a leader in this niche market. Read more