Who Killed Literary Reading?
There is a point here. On more than one occasion I've stood at the news stand in an airport or a bus terminal looking at the selection of books; nothing better than a good read while travelling. More...
05 novembre 2018
Who Killed Literary Reading?
Ways the path to higher education is changing
Imagine this scenario: You’ve applied to college and been accepted. Congratulations. You know you need to register for classes, but how do you do that? Are there deadlines? Fees to be paid? What about textbooks. More...
Parental education a key factor in considering grad school
Undergraduates considering graduate or professional school are more likely to have at least one parent with an advanced degree compared with peers who are not considering graduate school according to Beyond the Bachelor’s: Undergraduate Perspectives on Graduate and Professional Degrees, a new report based on a survey by Gallup for the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). More...
What students are saying about: College tuition, homework help and loneliness
With college application season fast approaching, we chose to feature three writing prompts this week that discuss issues around higher education and the transition from adolescence to adulthood. More...
04 novembre 2018
How college leaders can restore confidence in higher ed
Americans are losing faith in higher education, and college leaders should look in their mirrors for the reasons. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of the public has “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. That’s 9 percent lower than in 2015, the largest drop among all the 16 institutions – including Congress, the presidency, banks, and newspapers - surveyed over that period. More...
Developing critical thinking skills in students
McGraw-Hill Education today announced a new upcoming webinar on critical thinking, the latest installment in the learning science company's free Virtual Professional Development Series for higher education faculty. More...
Wanted: Qualified applicants for great jobs in a terrific place to live
Luzerne and Lackawanna counties appear to be turning the economic corner. New manufacturing facilities, a clear competitive strength in wholesaling and distribution, and a variety of higher education institutions to train the workforce of tomorrow lead the way in our resurgence. More...
Major changes won’t be easy in N.D. higher ed
There’s discussion of replacing the state Board of Higher Education with multiple boards, with one suggestion of four boards. The change would require a constitutional amendment and statewide vote. More...
University of Texas: eco-conscious campus and major fracking landlord
The dusty oilfields of west Texas can feel a world away from the bustling heart of Austin, the state’s eco-conscious capital. More...
Study: Teenage pimples may mean success in college, workplace
It's an age-old problem for the young: How do you cope with acne on the often bumpy road to adulthood. More...
