edX announces new MicroMasters programs for career advancement
edX—the online education platform from Harvard and MIT —announced the launch of 16 new MicroMasters programs from top universities across the globe.
3 considerations for going BYOA on campus
While many higher-ed IT departments are still struggling to handle the flood of mobile devices onto campus networks, some industry experts now advise institutions to adopt a broader…
3 tech hacks that help universities cut costs (not students)
It’s no secret that cost control is a hot topic for colleges and universities across the country. Following the 2008 recession, most states have struggled with limited budgets…
Amazon partners with state for new cybersecurity education pipeline
Governor McAuliffe recently announced a new strategic relationship between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Virginia Cyber Range that will expand the reach of the initiative and help…
Will higher edtech, innovation really change under Trump?
The tumultuous early weeks of the Trump administration have produced plenty of headlines and controversy, but almost nothing on higher education. The nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy…
College admissions now using social media like never before
According to the results of a Kaplan Test Prep survey, a higher percentage of U.S. college admissions officers visit the social media pages of applicants in order to…
3 myths keeping colleges from enrollment success
Why are some colleges attracting and enrolling more students than others? Are they inherently better? Do they have more experience? Are they working twice as hard as everyone…
Colleges and Universities can now have personalized student enrollment, aid process
The integration of Cegment with the CampusLogic platform will form the only end-to-end student financial aid engagement platform designed to increase accessibility to education, reduce student borrowing, and…
What’s Stopping Education IoT?
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices is on a steady rise. Analysts predict that from now through 2020, the number of connected “things” will grow…
How universities are leveraging online video technology for no-boundaries learning
One of the reasons online learning is so successful is because it is powerful enough to bridge time and distance, allowing colleges and universities to share education across…