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Should universities require arts training for STEM students?
By Vanessa Miller. New university requirement would ask engineers to take creative training to meet evolving marketplace demands. More...
University begins project to help blind students with math
By Drew Taylor. However, anaphylactic reaction to contrast dye in an MRI test left him blind and confined to a wheelchair, without proper use of his motor skills and unable to speak louder than a whisper. More...
6 major trends in college and university admissions
By . According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s 12th annual State of College Admission report, which examines the transition from high school to postsecondary education, many higher education institutions are reaching out to transfer and international students in order to sustain continued growth in applications. More...
University’s new data platform will map student time
Informatica Corporation, an independent provider of data integration software, announced that Illinois State University (Illinois State) has made Informatica the cornerstone of its ability to harness data to enable student success. More...
MIT robots compete in ‘Hack to the Future’
Final robot competition in MIT’s course 2.007 pays tribute to classic time-travel movie. More...
Who picks up the tab for higher education?
By Benjamin Wermund. For the first time in decades, the federal government is sending about the same amount of money to colleges and universities as do the states that support them, according to a new study by the Pew Charitable Trust. More...
STEM MOOC model gets a next-gen “Strain” treatment
By . A new MOOC will teach real-world science concepts based on a unique source – FX’s hit television series, The Strain – in a move that aims to leverage fan-supported pop culture to draw interest in online learning and STEM education in higher ed. More...
6 ways to improve college math placement–and why it’s critical
By . The efforts are part of a new Call to Action that stakeholders say was created out of a national need to prepare more students for STEM jobs, especially traditionally underrepresented groups such as low-income students and minority students. More...
5 innovative ways to boost engagement and giving at alumni events
By Garrett Huddy. Engagement leads to giving, and one of the best ways to engage alumni is through in-person events. Whether your school’s events are large or small, frequent or rare, there are some great ways to ensure that you are engaging with your alumni base. More...