Online learning has a chief administrator — signaling a trend in distance education
A recent surge of higher ed chief administrator positions that involve spearheading web initiatives reveals that online learning is now mainstream.
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Apple AI accused of leading to man’s wrongful arrest
A student is suing Apple Inc for $1bn (£0.77bn), claiming that its in-store AI led to his mistaken arrest.
Singapore ‘fake news’ law ‘threatens academic freedom worldwide’
Academics fear global reach of new Singaporean legislation could result in censorship of international academic journals
‘Lighter-than-air’ aircraft has first test flight
An innovative aircraft that turns into a "lighter-than-air" balloon to propel itself forward has been flown for the first time.
Stanford flier: Massages and acupuncture ONLY for trans/non-binary students
A flier at Stanford advertised massages and acupunctures...but only for transgender and non-binary students.
Students, graduates may be next targets of college-admissions scandal investigation
Federal prosecutors have sent letters to some college students or graduates whose parents have been implicated in the nationwide admissions bribery and fraud scandal, informing them that they may also be targets in the probe, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Free Speech ‘Meltdown’
Williams plans to revise its policies after a faculty petition to adopt free speech guidelines enraged student activists.
Seeking a shared global standard for digital credentials
Nine universities in five countries are working together to create a shared infrastructure for digital academic credentials.
The fight to define regenerative agriculture
Organic agriculture has transitioned from fringe to mainstream over the past two decades, with sales showing double-digit growth for many years and big retailers such as Costco embracing organic products.
UB Tech® announces new esports track for 2019 conference
Get details on how to start and finance an esports program and understand the athletes who play in this competitive landscape at a UB Tech® 2019 conference track devoted to intercollegiate esports.
