The new no-textbook college program
For many adults looking to further their careers, fall is the time when they explore their back-to-school options. They recognize the complex challenges of juggling family, a job…
Month: October 2015
What are the “black swans” of higher ed-tech?
A recent webinar hosted by The New Media Consortium on “black swan” events stressed the importance of responding flexibly to unpredictable trends and new technologies in order to…
Cloud-based software platform drives enrollment
A new cloud-based software platform aims to help universities increase their enrollment rates. VisitDays is an online platform that automates the process of engaging the entire campus community…
Global rankings place 3 U.S. schools in top 10
The twelfth edition of the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 lists the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the world’s top university, followed by Harvard University (2nd), The…
Engineering challenge launches across globe
Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has launched the 10th Knovel Academic Challenge; engineering students from across the globe can now sign…
Students, celebrities connect for tutoring
Students will have the chance to connect directly with celebrities in one-on-one tutoring sessions through Chegg Tutors: VIP Edition. The program allows high school and college students to…
Big Data has a degree problem
Increasing by more than 300 percent since the 1990s, the number of undergraduates in statistics degree programs is the fastest growing program in the U.S. But the growth…