I have been in school for more than 40 years. First preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high, and high school. Then a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, followed by a doctoral program at Princeton. More...
Non-profit organization files complaint against UF
A non-profit organization that investigates animal abuse in research facilities, has filed a complaint against University of Florida personnel. More...
Okla. task force discusses higher ed
A restructuring plan for Oklahoma’s public colleges would move seven institutions under the authority of larger governing boards capable of better providing services to students. More...
Investments in higher ed bring great returns
MOST OF US understand that when we invest in higher education, we invest in ourselves. More...
Aligning postsecondary education with real life
Bernadine is a 45-year-old, African American mother of three who is among the millions of Americans already in the workforce and actively seeking to build their human capital to remain competitive in today’s labor market. More...
Brown, Hasbro test smart robotic pets for seniors
A Rhode Island-based toy company and an Ivy League university are working together to create robotic pets that could help senior citizens with dementia. More...
San Juan College enters second contract for IT disaster recovery system
Critical information technology systems at San Juan College will have a backup system based out of Albuquerque starting in the new year. More...
Myths about higher ed can be dangerous
Myths about higher education could worsen funding problems and deter people from attending college, a former top state executive fears. More...
City overbilled U. of Vt. $2M for water
Because of an issue with a water meter at UVM’s University Heights dorms, the school has overpaid the city of Burlington about $2 million in water costs over about a decade. More...
Texas A&M to offer game-based calculus course as elective
Texas A&M University is taking a new approach to transformational learning this spring, merging computer games and calculus with the aim of reaching additional undergraduate students who may be interested in earning elective math credit in just four weeks while helping to usher in a paradigm shift in education. More...