NYU’s social media evolution
When Nick Jensen attended New York University – he graduated in 2011 – he was frustrated with the university’s lack of social media presence, SocialTimes reports.
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What you can learn at the University of Social Media
There are a lot of lessons that you won't learn in the classroom: A master's program is not an across-the-board answer for all; it really depends on your…
Can your social media image affect your chances of getting into college?
How many admissions officers are using the internet to screen applicants? What kind of online behavior affects a student’s admission to the college of their choice, and how…
University student ‘set up fake account to threaten herself’ on Facebook
University of Wyoming investigators traced a sexually, potentially threatening online Facebook comment to the personal computer of a former student who was the supposed victim object of the…
University CIOs you must follow on Twitter
Those most familiar with the challenges of technological evolution in higher education have never had a more direct outlet for disseminating information to those most interested in educational…
If you want students to engage on social media, offer up some neon swag
College students come running when they hear the word “free.” You’ve seen them weigh themselves down at career fairs, shoveling pencils, pens and caramel candies into their pockets…
British company improves student engagement online
A British company called BlikBook is aiming to improve online engagement in higher education has just raised more than €1 million in funding and is eyeing the United…
University of Michigan study links social media and narcissism
For those Americans unnerved by the popularity of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, a new study from the University of Michigan will come as little…
Dartmouth foreign language classes embrace Twitter
Foreign language professor Tania Convertini is thrilled to catch her Dartmouth College students complaining about homework or upcoming tests. She's not eavesdropping _ she's reading their tweets, written…
5+ social media tools to beat the college rush with
Way back in 2007, about the time social media and the so-called “conversation” really took off, Miriam Webster’s definition of the term really was about as archaic as…