Debt knocks on university doors
The Toronto Sun reports that Canada's universities and colleges must radically transform the way they do business or they will fail, according to a new study.
Month: April 2011
Campuses not meeting demand for hybrid classes
College students enrolled in entirely-online courses might prefer more face-to-face learning, according to a survey that says higher education is in need of more “hybrid” courses.
Police look at how Houston kindergartner got gun
Police are trying to determine how a Houston kindergartener got a loaded gun that he brought to an elementary school, where officials say it accidentally fired when it…
Sold! Auctions helping schools close the funding gap
Fists raised in triumph, the man lorded sweet victory over his foes and strutted, his puffed chest straining the buttons of his Brooks Brothers shirt. His spoils? A…
Higher ed fundraising jumps amid recovering economy, social media use
Seven in 10 colleges and universities have recorded an uptick in donations this year after historic decreases in 2009-10, and experts said Facebook and Twitter adoption could be…
Arizona governor vetoes college campus gun bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have allowed guns on public rights of way on public university and community college campuses, the Associated Press.
Poll: Students grade high school down, college up
Young people give mediocre marks to America's high schools but put great faith in its colleges, reports Argus-Press.com.
Apple sues Samsung, says it copied iPad
Apple has sued Samsung for allegedly copying the iPad, iPod and iPhone with its Galaxy Tab and Galaxy handsets, Computerworld reports.
University encourages students to drink on campus
Concerns are being raised from a new study over the increased risk of mixing alcohol and energy drinks, Campus Progress reports.
University of Hawaii plans internet graduation for education technology students
A virtual commencement address and virtual diplomas will be handed out to University of Hawaii students participating in an online graduation ceremony, the Republic reports.