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First online hospital opens in Hunan

Patients won't have to wait in long queues to see a doctor anymore. Using a computer with Internet access, they can now consult a doctor at home.

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Lifestyle | 0 responses

Son: Briton, 74, may not survive Saudi’s lashings over illicit wine

The crime is related to homemade wine.

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Social Change | 0 responses

A New Route to Student Aid

The U.S. Department of Education today announced an experimental pathway to federal aid for partnerships between colleges and nontraditional providers, including ones that run skills boot camps or offer unaccredited online courses.

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Hacking Higher Education

While college students hit the books, hackers are stealing their private information. Universities are the third most-hacked industry behind healthcare and retail. Reuters explores the cyber threat across America’s academic landscape.

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Collaborator in Chief: How sustainability leaders are made

Question: What do you get when you apply psychology to sustainability leadership?

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Sustainability | 0 responses

For-profit colleges accused of fraud still receive U.S. funds

When the Obama administration agreed this summer to erase the federal loan debt of some former students at Corinthian Colleges

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

‘Reach for the Sky’ explores pressure to get into South Korean universities

A new documentary has exposed the extreme pressure put on South Korean students to win entry to three of the country’s most prestigious universities.

First published by | October 14, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

Could these two environmental challenges solve each other?

Sub-Saharan Africa suffers from, and often epitomizes, many environmental challenges faced by the developing world.

First published by | October 13, 2015 | Sustainability | 0 responses

‘Double-Dipping’ With MOOCs

As massive open online course providers specialize in disciplines and delivery modes, universities are looking for new opportunities to experiment. The trend appears to be benefiting edX.

First published by | October 13, 2015 | Education | 0 responses

University of Phoenix banned from recruiting at military events

The University of Phoenix has been banned from recruiting on military bases after being criticized for aggressively targeting veterans.

First published by | October 13, 2015 | Education | 0 responses