By . Increasing by more than 300 percent since the 1990s, the number of undergraduates in statistics degree programs is hurtling the major into the fastest growing in the U.S. More...
Students prefer laptops, tablets for learning
By . As learning goes more mobile, a new study reveals that college students still prefer laptops as their primary learning device, though they also expect tablets to play an increasingly larger role in academics. More...
New data gives pause on defining today’s typical student
By . Should higher education rethink what makes a “traditional” student today? New data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on students applying for financial aid highlight the ever-increasing need for colleges and universities to diversify their programs and make more available online education. More...
What makes college worth it?
By . Only 50 percent of 60,000 college alumni participating in a national survey said they “strongly agree” their university education was worth the cost. More...
The library of Alexandria goes virtual for online scholarship
By . The ancient Egyptians would be proud: With the increasing proliferation of online lesson plans and learning resources, virtual worlds are collaborating to build a virtual Library of Alexandria for higher education. More...
Using ‘educational intelligence’ in retention
By . A new report has identified “educational intelligence” as a way to take a holistic view of student retention and student success based on efforts to leverage data to recruit, enroll, retain, graduate, and employ students. More...
Study: Flipped science class helps women, those with lower GPA
By . Taking a flipped approach to science instruction could help women and students with lower GPAs score higher on exams, according to a new study. More...
10 higher ed Twitter accounts worth following
By . Here, eCampus News presents 10 higher education-related Twitter accounts that may not be the most widely-followed accounts, but are worthy of a follow for both their relevance to current events and overall love for higher education and innovation. More...
At U-Michigan, mixing supercomputers and big data
A new way of computing could lead to immediate advances in aerodynamics, climate science, cosmology, materials science and cardiovascular research. More...
Online course innovator launches mobile player
Smartphones and tablets have become a day-to-day part of our lives. And the opportunity to learn on-the-go is not only a huge benefit, it’s a requirement. More...