Social network overload ‘wastes academics’ time’
To some, everyday life feels like a never-ending battle to keep abreast of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and a host of other social networks.
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Colleges wary of student health coverage
The University of Missouri's decision to discontinue, and then quickly reinstate, health insurance subsidies for graduate students brought national attention to the lack of clarity in regulators' application of rules for colleges and universities.
Computer science now top major for women at Stanford University
Computer science has for the first time become the most popular major for female students at Stanford University, a hopeful sign for those trying to build up the thin ranks of women in the technology field.
What $20M Can’t Buy
A New York State judge has rejected a request by Paul Smith's College to change its name to the Joan Weill-Paul Smith’s College ...
University of Texas debates guns on campus after Oregon shooting
A law to allow guns in more places at the University of Texas system would increase the danger on campuses ...
Ohio State marketing deal puts university logo next to beer brands
In 2008, Ohio State University sent representatives to bars, restaurants and stores around town to take down posters and signs that included an OSU logo along with beer ads and football schedules.
Only one in four new degree courses attracts enough students, study suggests
Barely one in four new courses launched by UK universities recruits a “viable” first cohort of students, a study suggests.
Hong Kong minorities ‘marginalised’ in school
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong are "marginalised" by the education system,
‘Revolution in Higher Education’
Richard DeMillo is a scholar of the evolution of higher education and a proponent of change.
U. of Texas schools given green light to propose increase in tuition, fees
The University of Texas System Board of Regents gave schools the approval to present proposals for increases to tuition and fees for fiscal years 2017 and 2018
