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New Jersey university was fake, but visa fraud arrests are real

On the surface, the University of Northern New Jersey seemed legitimate.

First published by | April 6, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

What Will’s will tells us about Shakespeare

Scientific research by The National Archives, never before carried out on the will, has revealed Shakespeare as a canny businessman keen to secure a financial legacy for his family.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | World News | 0 responses

Battle breaks out in Mich. on nursing degrees

Some Michigan communities could be voting whether to let local two-year colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

Princeton Keeps Wilson Name

University rejects student demands to drop name from public affairs school, but pledges to provide context on Wilson’s legacy of racism.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | Education | 0 responses

China poised to lead virtual reality revolution

China could become one of the earliest countries to ride the wave of virtual reality development and lead the tech revolution in the post-mobile era, according to industry experts.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

With new tools, a focus on urban methane leaks

Until recently, little was known about the extent of methane leaking from urban gas distribution pipes and its impact on global warming.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

Grade inflation continues in US colleges

The first major update in seven years of a database on US grade inflation has found that grades continue to rise and that A is the most common grade earned at all kinds of colleges.

First published by | April 5, 2016 | Education | 0 responses