Some cities in the Arab world come alive at night, perhaps none more so than Beirut. Now a sleep expert at the American University of Beirut Medical Center is warning that Lebanon’s late nights come with a major health risk. More...
Community Radio Gives Voice to Migrants Far From Home
Racial stereotypes and negative overtones have often driven the European media’s coverage of the refugees who arrived on the continent after fleeing from Syria and other conflict zones in recent years. More...
6 ways schools can offer wallet-friendly three-year degree programs
A new report identifies outdated components of today's bachelor's degree system and offers tips for streamlined, cheaper degree attainment. More...
How to digitally transform higher ed without coding
No-code platforms let colleges deliver personalized apps, replace core systems, and more. More...
College presidents share “the best book I’ve ever read”
As we head into summer, here are some books that come highly recommended. More...
Can a focus on R&E double your enrollment?
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering is working on an ambitious initiative called 25 by 25, with a goal of almost doubling enrollment to 25,000 students by 2025. “When Dean Banks came on board, she put some aggressive plans in place, including 25 by 25,” says Ed Pierson, chief information officer at the college. More...
Could an up-and-coming technology make your campus stand out?
4K resolution—also known as ultra-high definition (UHD)—is a fast-growing technology, with use of 4K content expected to increase from around 10 percent today to almost 40 percent in 2020. It was a trending topic at the recent InfoComm and UBTech conferences in Las Vegas, where higher education leaders considered implementation strategies for 4K and other emerging audiovisual innovations. More...
8 college presidents on “the best leadership advice I’ve ever received”
Seeking tips on leadership? We've got you covered. More...
7 ways institutions can strengthen their digital learning strategy
When colleges and universities take a strategic approach to digital learning, and when they invest in designing and developing high-quality courses and programs, they are able to realize critical objectives, according to a new digital learning report from Arizona State University and The Boston Consulting Group. More...
The University of Washington will begin directly admitting computer science majors as freshmen
Computer science is such a fast-growing, popular major at the University of Washington (UW)’s Seattle campus that two-thirds of the freshmen and sophomores who apply don’t get in. More...