Higher ed faces mounting challenges amid evolving expectations
Institutions that successfully integrate emerging technologies, strengthen cybersecurity, and align programs with workforce needs may be well positioned to thrive
Has Microsoft brought the future of computers to campus?
A developer of educational software since the 1960s, Brown University Computer Science Professor Andries van Dam has seen ed-tech trends come and go, but he’s recently zeroed in…
Bing and Google in a race for search features
While Google is dominant in search, it has been watching Microsoft’s Bing and in some cases mimicking some of Bing’s innovations, reports the New York Times.
UC professors raise doubts about online degree plan
The University of California's interest in offering an online degree is opening a new chapter in the debate over online education, TMCnet.com reports.
Campus researchers’ newest weapon in flood warnings: Google Maps
A customized Google Maps program could save lives and help prevent millions—even billions—in flood damage to the world’s largest medical center and surrounding communities after Rice University researchers…
Justice Dept. joins suit accusing Oracle of overcharging U.S.
The Justice Department has joined a whistle-blower in accusing business software giant Oracle Inc. of defrauding the federal government by overcharging for software, reports the New York Times.
Educational innovation gets boost under new programs
A movement is under way to make it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate the lucrative and sometimes-tricky education market and introduce new technology and products into classrooms.
Students trust high Google search rankings too much
As seasoned internet veterans know, just because a site shows up high on Google's search rankings doesn't mean it's the most credible source on a topic. But that…
Study suggests Wikipedia is accurate … and a little dull
