Stanford University is 1st college to raise $1B
Stanford University has set a new record for college fundraising, becoming the first school to collect more than $1 billion in a single year, according to a report…
Month: February 2013
The 20 best internships in America
Not all internships are unpaid drudgery, says the Huffington Post.
Major reform of handling sexual violence in college on the line
Colleges could soon have new national standards for how they handle reported sexual assaults on their campuses, thanks to a provision in the latest re-authorization of the Violence…
Recorded lectures help ‘disaster-proof’ instruction at JMU
“Snowmageddon,” the monster snowstorm that pummeled the East coast of the United States in 2010, caused many universities to close their doors for several days, including James Madison…
Four steps to admissions superstardom with Google AdWords
With the growth of non-traditional students, campuses must tailor their communication to each audience. A strategy that enrolls adults must differ from one that enrolls high school students.
Future science: Using 3D worlds to visualize data
Take a walk through a human brain? Fly over the surface of Mars? Computer scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago are pushing science fiction closer to…
Has Coursera solved the catch-22 of for-credit MOOCs?
It’s the catch-22 of massive open online courses (MOOCs). Students want college credit for MOOCs, which would raise the price tag of the often-free courses. At the same…
Vivantech is Growing and Seeks Talent to Add to Its Staff…Each referral that results in a hire gets the latest iPad!
San Diego, CA (February 12, 2013) – Vivantech (vivantech.com), a premier Kuali Commercial Affiliate, today announced that it is in ... Read more
Eastern New Mexico University Makes Education Attainable via Mediasite Despite Geographical Barriers
University uses lecture capture by Sonic Foundry for flipped classroom, hybrid classes, dual enrollment MADISON, Wis. — February 18, 2013 ... Read more
Adapt Courseware Announces Grants for Large-Scale Adaptive Instruction
Program Will Award up to $20,000 to Each Recipient Institution to Further Explore Student Satisfaction, Completion and Retention Rates, and ... Read more