Are Elite College Courses Better?
The public -- and heck, many people in higher education -- widely assume prestigious colleges and universities provide the best quality education.
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Helga Nowotny: scientists are losing public trust by ‘overselling’ research
Scientists have lost some public trust by “overselling” the potential impact of their work under pressure from policymakers ...
Black and ethnic minorities still have mountains to climb in higher education
When Baroness Amos began work as the new director of Soas, University of London in September, it was a landmark moment for UK higher education.
The Structure of Instructure
As the LMS provider prepares to go public, financial disclosures show the company has spent on sales and marketing at a much higher rate than competitors ...
Ivy Tech bonds with ‘sister’ college in China
Ivy Tech Community College has established a sister college relationship with Huzhou Vocational & Technical College of Huzhou, China, to provide academic and cultural exchange opportunities that will greatly enhance the educational capabilities of both institutions.
Between Consortia and Mergers
The idea that relatively few colleges and universities can thrive entirely on their own has taken hold in several quarters recently ...
Indian governor orders universities to scrap ‘European’ graduation gowns
BJP's Ram Naik calls on institutions to 'inculcate folk culture' in ceremonies amid concerns over rising Hindu nationalism
Online schools ‘worse than traditional teachers’
You can see why online charter schools in the United States were seen as the next big thing.
Texas colleges could land in court over designated ‘gun-free’ classes
Religious Studies 375. “What Is Religion?” Three credit hours. No firearms allowed.
Online brain training ‘helps older adults with everyday tasks’
Brain training - playing online games that give memory and reasoning skills a workout - is beneficial for older people, a large-scale study has concluded.
