Civility efforts seek better behavior on campus
In a society where anonymous internet commenters freely lob insults, and politicians spew partisan barbs, the decline of basic civility isn't limited to academia. But the push for…
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Technology changing how students learn, teachers say
There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging…
4 wounded in shooting on USC campus
Authorities say four people have been shot and wounded during a Halloween party on the University of Southern California campus, the Associated Press reports.
Google’s biggest advertiser is the University of Phoenix
One for-profit college is spending a lot of money to make sure that people see its ads, the Huffington Post reports.
New open online course network includes schools of any size
The open online course movement has taken off in a big way this year, but until now it has been limited mainly to elite universities that have struck…