OMSCS continues to be the largest master’s program in computer science in the nation. More...
Over 1,000 Students Will Graduate from Georgia Tech’s Online Master in Computer Science
Work from home? Survey says “Yes”
Increasingly, employers in many sectors are allowing or even encouraging their traditional employees to work remotely, and for good reason. Turns out a huge number of workers place remote work at the top of the priority list. The headline? Nearly everyone wants to work remotely, at least part of the time. More...
EdX’s co-CEO answers 3 questions about higher ed’s future
Getting recognition among hiring managers has been one noted hurdle for these so-called alternative credentials, and their lack of standardization also threatens further uptake. More...
Coursera’s Blockbuster Classes of 2019: Preeminence of AI, with 2M Enrollments
Coursera’s AI-centric courses and Specializations will soon reach the milestone of two million enrollments in 2019, according to the company’s data. More...
Will online learning help four-year colleges weather the next recession?
Some higher ed analysts say the four-year schools that have made their programs more open and flexible, such as by offering them online, are in a better position than they were a decade ago to attract a wider range of students. More...
As 1000s Of Missouri Jobs Go Unfilled, Colleges Put Greater Emphasis On Training Programs
Since taking office, Gov. Mike Parson has focused heavily on jobs. Earlier this year, he went so far as to sign an executive order to merge the departments of higher education and workforce development. More...
Paving a way for the future of higher education
Last year, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office found that one-third of its 2.1 million students took an online class. More...
Give Me Security, Give Me Convenience, or Give Me Both!
When it comes to information security, well-informed paranoia is a good trait for everyone to cultivate.
1 Security remains at the top of the EDUCAUSE list of “Top Ten IT Issues” year after year, reflecting the importance of cybersecurity and the need to foster an institutional culture of security. More...
Learning foreign languages should be compulsory, says report

In the 2020s universities need to step up as a central pillar of civil society
