The nation’s current higher education system is unsustainable, and many experts believe it is ill-suited for today’s globally-connected and ever-changing world, according to a new whitepaper from Blackboard. More...
Reuters: These are the world’s 100 most innovative universities
The third annual Reuters Top 100 identifies and ranks higher-ed institutions that have the biggest impact on science advancement, new technologies, and that power new markets and industries. The ranking is compiled in partnership with Clarivate Analytics and is based on a variety of indicators, including patent filings and research paper citations. More...
Engineering school launches scholarship program to pay student living expenses
Tuition-less Holberton School raises $40,000 and counting to defray student living expenses for award-winning software engineering education. More...
Roll up your sleeves! Why accessibility in higher ed needs all hands on-deck
Fundamentally, delivering an accessible platform is not about checking a box and saying, "It's done." Why accessibility is never-ending and needs IT and vendor input. More...
After a rocky start, this is why institutions are finally leading the digital revolution
Fifteen years ago, a myth began to circulate the education technology conversation. It contended that after decades spent leveraging software to enhance incredibly complex operations and experiences, higher education had become slow to adopt. More...
New analysis: State legislatures prioritize education data collection, use and protection
The bulk of these new data laws are going into effect this fall, ushering changes in state education agencies, school districts, and classrooms across the country. More...
Report: 7 recommendations for student success with credentials
A healthy GPA and completing more credits during the first year of college are fairly strong predictors of community college credential completion, according to a new report from Hobsons and the American Council on Education (ACE). More...
OER becomes much more accessible, thanks to new tech and pricing
Cengage, an education and technology company, recently launched OpenNow, a suite of digital products for general education courses with open educational resources (OER) content. OpenNow from Cengage is designed to help higher education institutions and instructors easily access and use OER by delivering curriculum-aligned OER content on an intuitive, outcomes-based platform. More...
New platform will help schools match students with funding for college
ScholarshipUniverse aims to transform the way financial aid offices engage students to address critical funding information and affordability gaps. More...
The 2 core edtech trends that will help institutions thrive
Why adaptivity and scalability are the two core trends in higher edtech right now, and for the future. More...