Nokia Siemens agrees to pay cash for division of Motorola
Nokia Siemens Networks said July 19 that it had agreed to buy the wireless-network equipment division of Motorola for $1.2 billion in cash, the New York Times reports.
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Student programmers solve real-world challenges
An interface that allows hearing-impaired people to communicate with others using an augmented-reality environment took home the grand prize of $25,000 in the eighth annual Imagine Cup Worldwide…
Schools reach out to prospective students via Facebook
Colleges and universities are becoming increasingly proactive in using social media to reach prospective students, acknowledging that today’s teenagers are very active online.
ED looks to crack down on misleading college recruiting
Some of the nation’s largest online colleges could be barred from tying recruiters’ pay to the number of students they enroll if the Obama administration’s new list of…
Indiana forms state branch of private online college
A new agreement between the state of Indiana and a private online university will allow Indiana residents to use state scholarships to pay for tuition at the computer-based…
New service helps students pinpoint search for open online courses
Sifting through archives of open online course material could soon become easier. A new public beta version of a web-based college course library aims to help students find…
Colleges click the ‘like’ button on social media classes
From public relations in social media to the potential marketing power of "mommy bloggers," colleges and universities are offering graduate-level certificates focusing on the business side of Twitter,…
Are video games the answer to college counseling shortage?
With college counseling dwindling in public schools, University of Southern California researchers have created a video game that lets student simulate the application process in all its complexity.
Texas college teams up with digital signage industry
Students enrolled in Texas State Technical College’s Digital Signage Technology program will be able to network with digital signage professionals and stay up to date with the latest…
Exam lets prospects ‘test drive’ online education
Prospective students returning to college after a lengthy layoff can gauge their basic English and math skills beforehand to make sure they’re ready for online classes with a…