MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’ recipients 2011

The following 22 fellows each will receive $500,000 over the next five years from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Associated Press reports:

-Jad Abumrad, 38, New York. Radio co-host and producer of the nationally syndicated WNYC program “Radiolab.”

-Marie-Therese Connolly, 54, Washington, D.C. Lawyer who works to combat physical and psychological elder abuse and mistreatment, and elder financial exploitation.…Read More

Chegg moves beyond textbook rentals

Chegg allows students to read books online while they wait for their hardcopy books.

Online textbook rental company Chegg wants college students to visit its website all year round, not just in the hectic first few days of every semester.

Chegg.com announced Aug. 18 a major expansion of its website that will not only add more eTextbooks, but also integrate other digital content such as homework help, professor ratings, and a study guide marketplace.

Read more about online books rental services in higher education……Read More

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