The United Nations Children’s Fund, or Unicef, is best known for advocating for the rights of children around the world.
But the organization not only provides health and education services directly, it also invests in private companies that are developing open-source technologies that could help improve the lives of at-risk women and children. More...

More personal data about students and their learning activities is stored online; here’s how to protect it. More...

Women in STEM jobs are more likely to experience hostile work environments, including discrimination and sexual harassment, according to a new nationally-representative Pew Research Center study. More...

In 1906, Englishman J. J. Thompson challenged the scientific community’s understanding of the atom with his “plum pudding” theory. The model ultimately led to scientific evidence of the first subatomic particle, the electron. More...

Annual college ranking tackles online bachelor's degree programs and breaks down results by majors. More...

Growing movement aims to help students avoid costly textbooks while earning degrees. More...

As more teaching is being done online and more research is being conducted within and between universities, new collaboration platforms are becoming more valuable than ever. More...

With enrollments increasing and costs soaring even more so, both universities and students are looking for a better knowledge experience. They demand a system that keeps students engaged, while preparing them for success both here and now and beyond graduation. More...

STEM fields are essential for the nation’s economic health and global success, but some troubling trends point to the need to monitor undergraduate STEM education with a critical eye, according to a new report. More...