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Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘equals that of Switzerland’

Bitcoin uses as much energy as the whole of Switzerland, a new online tool from the University of Cambridge shows.

First published by | July 3, 2019 | Business & Politics, Environment | 0 responses

California Legislation Targeting For-Profits Progresses

California moves toward creating the strictest regulatory landscape for for-profit colleges in the U.S., but proposed legislation has already been weakened.

First published by | July 3, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Betsy DeVos cancels Obama-era regulation aimed at holding for-profit schools accountable

At a recent financial aid conference, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said that every school should help its students graduate with high-quality career prospects and minimal debt.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Slow Going on Faculty Diversity

Study finds colleges have made little progress on faculty diversity, particularly at research-intensive universities, despite more conversations about race and inclusion.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Professor: give non-graduates ‘dignity’ to heal societal divide

Populism scholar Matthew Goodwin discusses political side-effects of higher education expansion and academic debate about ‘grievances’ fuelling movements

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Dem judge slashes damages in HALF for Oberlin College suit

A judge has nearly halved the damages awarded to Gibson’s Bakery, which previously won a defamation lawsuit against Oberlin College

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Private colleges, universities working to change the stigma of tuition price

In an effort to help prospective students physically step onto Virginia private school campuses, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia has held its annual Virginia Private College Week since the mid-1990s.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Education | 0 responses

Can climate change be made simple enough to solve?

I've been fascinated and more than a little perplexed by a statistic from Suzanne Shelton, whose well-regarded marketing firm has helped shape the agenda for companies speaking up on sustainability issues.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Environment | 0 responses

Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar again

Google has recreated an ancient statue destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2015, using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing.

First published by | July 2, 2019 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Contract cheating remedy ‘outlaws friendly help’

Proposed Australian law could thwart peer support, universities say

First published by | July 1, 2019 | Education | 0 responses