By Rim Hayat Chaif. Asma Medjaoui, a sixth-year medical student at the University of Tlemcen, has always struggled with French. Unfortunately for her and other students, French is the language of higher education in Algeria. More...
When a “Solution” Becomes a Problem
By Ehab Hamdi. The Supreme Council of Universities wants to apply a new geographical distribution system for students who want to enroll in the Faculty of Mass Communication or the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences in Cairo University. More...
In Damascus, a New Student Craze: Bicycles
By Mokhtar Alibrahim. During the past two years, Lama, an education student at Damascus University, was often late for her morning lectures because her bus had to stop at frequent security checkpoints. The journey from her home to the university, which used to take no more than 15 minutes, now took more than two hours. More...
Cengage Learning acquires Learning Objects
Cengage Learning, a global education company, announced the acquisition of Learning Objects, a Washington, D.C.-based education technology company. More...
Students, celebrities connect for tutoring
Students will have the chance to connect directly with celebrities in one-on-one tutoring sessions through Chegg Tutors: VIP Edition. More...
Engineering challenge launches across globe
Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has launched the 10th Knovel Academic Challenge. More...
Global rankings place 3 U.S. schools in top 10
The twelfth edition of the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 lists the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the world’s top university, followed by Harvard University (2nd), The University Cambridge and Stanford University (a tie for 3rd). More...
These top programs increase Latino college success
Excelencia in Education adds 20 new programs to nation’s largest inventory of proven practices for accelerating degree completion among Latinos. More...
Cloud-based software platform drives enrollment
A new cloud-based software platform aims to help universities increase their enrollment rates. VisitDays is an online platform that automates the process of engaging the entire campus community in the recruitment and enrollment of new students. More...
3 reforms for higher education accessibility
Changes to the federal student loan program to ensure better information for students, a broader definition of higher education, and more accountability for universities, can increase competition, transparency and innovation in higher education. More...