24 décembre 2017

How Medicinal Plant Chemistry students will be taught

University Business Magazine logoPhase one of the Northern Michigan University Medical Plant Chemistry program will be getting students familiar with how the compounds behave on the chemistry lab instruments. More...

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College fundraising gift pyramid narrows

University Business Magazine logoGiving to American higher education has enjoyed a significant increase over the last decade, far exceeding inflation. Despite the recession in 2008-10, giving to higher ed grew steadily from $23 billion in 2006 to $34 billion in 2015, a healthy increase that’s highlighted by a significant and continuous stream of megagifts (more than $50 million). More...

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Power Wellness U

University Business Magazine logoOur discovery of new pathways to healthy living and learning begins in Methuen, Massachusetts, a city with a proud heritage in industrial manufacturing. Today, Methuen – with affordable housing, quality healthcare, an aspiring public school system, and youth athletic activities – is an increasingly attractive gateway from Greater Boston to the south and the White Mountains to the north. More...

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TerminalFour continues worldwide expansion

University Business Magazine logoTERMINALFOUR, a digital marketing and web content management platform for higher education, today said it has secured €4.2m worth of new business globally in the past 12 months. More...

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What if universities didn't run college sports?

University Business Magazine logoScandals hurt collegiate athletics every year. 
Recruiting violations and illegal payments. Passing grades for courses student athletes never attended. More...

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Evolving IT to meet students’ expectations

University Business Magazine logoConvenience today is more important than ever. Customers in every industry expect near-immediate responsiveness, self-service abilities and on-demand access to information. More...

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Northwestern held food drive for its students in need

University Business Magazine logoDuring this holiday season, Northwestern College's Bridgeview Campus (7725 S. Harlem Avenue) held a food drive to assist its own students in need. The college's "Share the Warmth" campaign was first initiated in 2016 to reach out to students facing financial challenges. This year's food drive began in early November and concluded on December 15. More...

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Trump’s pick for ED civil rights office grilled by Dems

University Business Magazine logoPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the civil rights office in the Education Department says he’ll enforce the nation’s antidiscrimination policy in schools, including for LGBTQ students. More...

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Lumina Foundation Funding will support the VALUE Institute

University Business Magazine logoThe Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced today that it has received $1,725,000 from Lumina Foundation to support the creation of the VALUE Institute, which enables postsecondary institutions to leverage learning outcomes evidence to improve student success and ensure quality and equity in student learning. More...

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Struggling to connect with college students on IT security

University Business Magazine logoThe majority of college students are not aware of any cybersecurity breaches at their institutions despite most IT departments on campuses reporting such incidents, according to a recent report from CDW-G. More...

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