3 cost, technology breakdowns for virtual reality in higher ed
There’s a lot of excitement about virtual reality (VR)—and there should be. It’s exciting, in its infancy, and reports say VR will be a $38 billion dollar industry…
Can an app curb sexual assault on campus?
Wendy Mandell-Geller was just putting the finishing touches on a mobile app focused on reducing the incidences of sexual assault on college campuses—while also encouraging safer sex—when a…
Ellucian brings ERP systems Banner and Colleague to the cloud
Ellucian, a global provider for higher education software and services, announced the availability of Banner by Ellucian and Colleague by Ellucian as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for higher education…
Don’t make this unfortunate online program mistake in 2017
In response to widespread stagnation in postsecondary enrollments, many institutions look to scale their programs and attract students beyond their own backyards. And since online education makes logistical…
3 greatest edtech challenges specific to state universities
Most Higher Ed IT departments face similar challenges with budget restraints, hiring and retaining talented staff, and balancing the maintenance of existing systems with the need to implement…
MIT Professional Education debuts 3 new summer courses
MIT Professional Education announced today the expansion of its 2017 Short Programs. Business professionals around the globe can now register for three new courses debuting next summer.
#2: Gen Z is about to take over higher education—here’s what to expect
Educators take note: it’s time to make way for Generation Z (Gen Z). In a recent study by Barnes & Noble College, 1,300 middle-school and high school students…
#6: Social media’s top 50 colleges and universities
Technology and data company Engagement Labs released its 2016 ranking of the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities on social media networks Facebook and Twitter.
#9: Students say digital presence is key to enrollment decisions
According to a new report, student survey data reinforces that higher education institutions must place greater emphasis on their digital presence, engaging students with digital communications that are…
5 brilliant ways top universities are handling Millennials’ web needs
The proliferation of connected devices (Gartner predicts that 20 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020) is ... Read more