Boosting retention at FedEx
To slow turnover at its hubs, FedEx Express partnered with the University of Memphis to front the cost of a bachelor's degree. Some question whether this partnership results in real education for employees.
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Berkeley police arrest ‘multiple masked protesters’ at Ann Coulter event
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter spoke at UC-Berkeley Wednesday.
Google to restrict political adverts worldwide
Google is extending a ban on political campaigns targeting advertising at people based on their supposed political leanings.
Intellectual conservatism group denied: may ‘cause stress to the student body’
Two female conservative students who recently tried to obtain official club status for an Intercollegiate Studies Institute chapter at Hobart and William Smith Colleges had their request denied, reportedly over concerns it may “cause stress to the student body.”
More Than a Name
The newly renamed University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is the latest institution to be rebranded with the Carey name since receiving a multimillion-dollar donation from the W. P. Carey Foundation. Some students and alumni aren't happy about it.
Trump appointee sues Democratic bosses at Oklahoma State University
An associate professor who served in the Trump administration is alleging Democrats at Oklahoma State University denied her a promotion because of her political beliefs.
Data science could help Californians battle future wildfires
A major wildfire spread through Colorado, and I spent long hours locating shelters, identifying evacuation routes and piecing together satellite imagery.
Leaked document prompts fears of big publisher ‘lock in’
Elsevier could sell Dutch universities a bundle of journal access rights and software, raising concerns that universities could become stuck in one publisher’s software ecosystem
Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere
Rohit Prasad has 17 smart speakers in his home powered by Amazon's smart assistant.
Private Conversations About Private College Closures
A college advising company planned to release a list projecting when specific private colleges could run out of money and close, but pushback from the sector convinced the company to scuttle its plan.
