The United Arab Emirates—on its shiny, glass-veneered surface—is an immensely cosmopolitan place. In the 2015 World Migration Report it was named as the world’s most cosmopolitan city because 83 percent of its population was born in another country. London and New York pale in comparison with 37 percent and Paris trails with just 25 percent. More...
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Massive university reveals 3 steps to Clery Act compliance
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University’s webstore harnesses this tech for success
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U.S. News: 2018’s best global universities
U.S. News & World Report today released the 2018 Best Global Universities rankings. The overall rankings evaluate 1,250 universities–up from 1,000 last year–across 74 countries and are the largest and most comprehensive assessment of research universities worldwide. More...
3 ways community colleges can slash costs with this technology
How cloud technology now makes it possible for community colleges to benefit from advanced financial systems at a reasonable cost. More...
6 musts when selecting an A+ identity and access management solution
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California students could see free community college
According to Assembly Bill No. 19, the California College Promise would waive fees for one academic year for first-year students who are enrolled in 12 or more semester units or the equivalent at the college and complete and submit either a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a California Dream Act application. More...
Video: 3 ways to battle digital distraction in the classroom
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Colleges of Distinction challenges trend of one-size-fits-all academic rankings
Guidebook steers clear of traditional rankings; finds schools with innovative teaching and student experiences that lead to academic and career success. More...