By Laura Ascione. Students at risk academically could benefit from access to student-centered educational dashboards. More...
5 innovative strategies to support non-traditional students
By Laura Ascione. Non-traditional students are one of higher education’s fastest-growing groups, and with data indicating that most of these students feel unsupported, institutions are stepping up strategies to help at-risk non-traditional students meet their academic goals. More...
How to address faculty’s 3 biggest online learning concerns
By Laura Ascione. As education becomes more accessible with advanced technology, more and more students are opting to enroll in online schools or take some of their traditional college courses online. More...
Report: Higher ed still woefully unprepared against cyber attacks
By Laura Ascione. Report indicates that of all sectors, education is the most at-risk when it comes to the ability to defend against cyber attacks of all kinds. More...
Why some colleges and universities are restricting access to 3D technology
By Laura Ascione. A number of factors, including lack of guidance and management issues, are leading educators to restrict students’ access to 3D printers, according to a survey from Y Soft Corporation, an enterprise office solution provider. More...
Are Apple devices in higher ed all they’re cracked up to be?
By Laura Ascione. A new survey reveals that that Apple devices may just be easier to manage than other devices–and user preference seems to be a driving force behind higher adoption rates. More...
University’s digital series tackles fake news, authoritarian rule
By Laura Ascione. Authoritarian rule and fake news are among the topics for the University of Michigan Teach-Out Series, a new open online opportunity for global learners. More...
A university president's advice for Betsy DeVos regarding higher education
Submitted by Tim Goral. While Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos is a passionate advocate for reforming our nation’s schools, her views on higher education are less well known. The U.S. Department Education has a major impact on colleges and universities and their students, especially regarding financial aid and civil rights. More...
Gift enables Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Binghamton University has established a new, interdisciplinary Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP) with the support of an anonymous donor – and facilitated by alumnus Owen Pell ’80, LLD ’11. More...