Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- 5 ways microcredentials help higher-ed students succeed - August 7, 2025
- As higher ed embraces AI, where is learning headed? - July 22, 2025
- Students view AI with optimism, but women are at risk of being left behind - July 7, 2025
Study: Chemistry students boost grades with digital solution
Texas Tech Chemistry students using Cengage Learning’s MindTap digital learning solution received significantly better outcomes than those using comparable products, according to results from a study of nearly…
10 higher-ed buzzwords, campus virtual reality, and more
Each Friday, I’ll be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of…
Webster U. launches digital admission initiative
Evolution Labs announced that Webster University has selected its S360 engagement products to change the way prospective and admitted students and their parents experience the college admission and…
Community college shares OER degree pathway
For colleges everywhere, offering a zero textbook cost degree program became easier as Northern Virginia Community College’s Extended Learning Institute (ELI) and open courseware provider Lumen Learning announced…
Partnership brings immersive tech to science education
Cyber Science 3D, a creator of virtual reality in the education space, and Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, are partnering to create a new line of educational…
Idea Challenge fosters entrepreneurial skills
Pearson has announced a collaboration with DECA, Inc. to support the DECA Idea Challenge 2015 as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurs and…
Revamping campus branding
As colleges and universities face an increasingly competitive market, many are turning to create solutions when it comes to branding their campus image. inMotionNow, a provider of work…
Extreme Networks unveils flow-based 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless solution
Extreme Networks, Inc. has expanded its wireless portfolio with high-density 802.11ac Wave 2 access points (APs) to address the network demands driven by mobility, smart devices and the…
QS LEAP offers students free test preparation
As test preparation remains expensive and learning inequality stands at epidemic levels, QS LEAP aims to revolutionize and democratize the world of test preparation. QS Quacquarelli Symonds have…