‘Hype’ warning after universities take cryptocurrency cash
Controversial companies are pouring millions into academic research – including on how the industry should be regulated
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Justice Department Backs Suit on Harvard Admissions
U.S. formally joins litigation that says university discriminates against Asian American applicants, raising the stakes in an already contentious legal battle.
The hot new subject on campus? It’s blockchain
Among the classes on offer at Cornell University this year are “The Anthropology of Money” and “Introduction to Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and Smart Contracts.”
Study: millions of students guilty of contract cheating worldwide
Landmark paper charts rapid increase in use of essay mills
Tweeting on the Front Lines
Think managing a university social media account is easy? Think again.
U. of Ill. to offer free tuition for some in-state students
It's a plan designed to keep more Illinois students in-state for their college education.
Exam result details now obtainable for free under GDPR
Students in the UK have the right to obtain key information about their exam results for free, says the Information Commissioner's Office.
Virtual assistant Alexa moves into US student residences
Saint Louis University is latest institution to embrace Amazon-powered technology
Outrage Over University’s $999 Online Textbook
An online textbook priced at almost $1,000 has infuriated students trying to navigate an already confusing textbook marketplace, but Louisiana-Lafayette officials insist they had "good intentions."
Instagram goes back to school with college-based networks
When Facebook started off it was essentially an online yearbook based entirely on where you went to college — you could only log in if you had a .edu email address.
