How liars create the ‘illusion of truth’
Repetition makes a fact seem more true, regardless of whether it is or not.
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Borrower defense rules finalized
Education Department releases regulations to protect student borrowers against fraudulent and abusive institutions. Although rules are aimed at for-profit colleges, critics say they could have repercussions for all colleges.
Academics defend need for critical thinking in US universities
How should American universities – and those influenced by them in other countries – rise to the challenges of consumerism, anti-intellectualism and racial politics?
St. John’s University, Staten Island Campus to open center at McKee H.S.
St. John’s University Staten Island campus announces the grand opening of the College Readiness Center at Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School
Mac v PC – who’s cooler now?
This week saw the unveiling of a futuristic computer in a very slick presentation.
Can we balance the energy trilemma?
The importance of international cooperation is something seldom out of the news, especially in the U.K. following the Brexit vote.
South Africa fears brain drain as campuses remain on edge
Vice-chancellors warn that leading researchers will flee if unrest over tuition fees is not resolved swiftly
Costume Choices
A year after detailed guidance from Yale set off a national debate, many other colleges are still offering detailed advice on how to avoid offensive Halloween costumes.
Belmont College now equipped with more than 1,500 iPads
Belmont College is boasting new technology for its students.
On College campuses, signs of progress on renewable energy
U.S. colleges and universities are increasingly deploying solar arrays and other forms of renewable energy.
