Obsolete, but not gone: The people who won’t give up floppy disks
The last floppy disk was made over a decade ago and doesn't even have enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, so why do some people still love using them? Read more
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The last floppy disk was made over a decade ago and doesn't even have enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, so why do some people still love using them? Read more
Nearly three in four recipients of this year’s prestigious, federally funded Truman Scholarship have clear ties to Democratic politicians or progressive causes, a College Fix analysis found. Read more
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being. Read more
Institutions must accept rules have changed in order to survive ‘disruptive innovation’ brought about by new technologies, says online learning expert Read more
Universities across the US are dropping or shrinking graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue. Some students feel they’re being punished Read more
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education warns of “misleading information” circulating about the Pennsylvania institution’s dire straits. Students can’t be sure their college will exist come fall. Read more
A university in Massachusetts dedicated to developing future scientists and engineers also appears to be seriously focused on infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into its programs. Read more
Many of us of a certain age will remember the Alan Partridge scene where he is pitching to a TV executive in a bid to get a new series commissioned. Read more
The U.S. Department of Education announced a multimillion-dollar grant program on Monday to help students apply for federal financial aid. Read more
Estimates suggest Russell Group’s Chinese fee income has quadrupled in recent years Read more