The top-ranked online colleges
January 17, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
See who tops the list in faculty, technology and student success!
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January 17, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Survey reveals strange places students study
January 16, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
Where do students study? A new survey has some interesting answers.
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Facebook doesn’t hurt GPAs – unless …
December 26, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
New data examines how social media use (and overuse) affects students’ grades.
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Prof resigns amid ‘not teaching’ accusations
December 13, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
What does this mean for all those students who received A’s without actually receiving any lessons?
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Enrollment’s on the rise – but grad rates aren’t
November 18, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
What do colleges need to do to get students to cross the finish line?
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New course: Facebook for Business?
November 7, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Students looking for a leg up in their post-college job search may soon be demanding this online class.
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The 1 time students cut back on tech use is …
November 1, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
While it may look like students are glued to their devices, there’s at least one time they power it all down.
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Can Facebook boost GPA?
October 18, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new study says the social network might help students do more than waste time.
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Cheating scandal rocks prestigious school
October 3, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
You don’t often see kids being hauled away in cuffs and facing jail time on cheating charges – but it got that bad in this case.
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Professor threatened over ‘Firefly’ poster?
September 30, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A University of Wisconsin professor’s love of Joss Whedon’s cult sci-fi series has gotten him in hot water.
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Professor Conan! What is best in life?
September 23, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how this college’s staff received a little extra muscle.
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The top 10 liberal arts schools are …
September 20, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
U.S. News & World Report’s new college rankings are in. Here’s who topped the list.
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ACLU takes aim at drug-testing school
September 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
The school says screenings ensure safety. But is the policy a violation of students’ rights?
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Social media in class: 3 tips for profs
September 6, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
How can instructors make the most out of social media as a teaching tool? Check out these strategies.
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Study asks: Is college worth it?
August 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A recent survey of students and educators shows a major rift in their views of higher education.
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The best (and worst) money-making majors
July 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Which students will still be on ramen noodle diets post-college? Find out below.
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Professor knighted for using Facebook?
July 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how some creative social networking resulted in a knighthood for this prof!
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Study: Entrance exams don’t prove anything
July 4, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Is this entrance exam worth the Scantron it’s printed on?
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Students want more digital textbooks!
June 28, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
This school test-drove an e-book initiative, and students are raving about it.
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New chances for mentally ill students
June 27, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
A special program aimed at mentally ill students has gotten a boost. Here’s how it works.
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Do the Humanities still matter?
June 24, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
With the study of Humanities coming under fire, a leading academic rises to the subject’s defense.
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The 5 best online colleges
June 21, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
While some online colleges are under fire, these schools show how it’s done.
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How valuable is HS senior year?
June 20, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
Is there any value in the senior year of high school? Some educators don’t think so.
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College to students: Take a nap!
June 13, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s what one school’s doing to encourage a well-rested – and more academically alert – student body.
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Move over, Theology degrees
June 3, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Some colleges offer majors in religion. This school’s going a different way.
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Top 5 ‘up-and-coming’ universities
May 31, 2011 by Claire Knight
The 2011 U.S. News and World Report survey asked educators to rate the best “up-and-coming” schools. Is your school on the way to the top?
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State schools release first report card
May 24, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s how one college system is answering the call for more accountability.
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Debunked! 5 ‘Information Age’ myths
April 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Is “online” the way of the future? Take a look at five misconceptions that need to be dispelled.
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Scoring the iPad’s success in the classroom
April 4, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A pilot study is tracking the tablet’s use among students and faculty. Check out the initial findings:
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Web-based learning sees million-student increase
April 1, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s more proof that the future of higher learning will be found online.
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The top 8 NCAA majors
March 28, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
How do student athlete academic pursuits compare to their classmates? Check out the differences:
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Friend me! Does Facebook affect student self-esteem?
March 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new study says social networking may bring out the worst in this demographic.
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NCAA: Women dominate men in the classroom
March 21, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Women’s teams in this year’s basketball tournament have proven more competitive in academics. How can the men catch up?
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Which Major Isn’t Preparing Grads For The Real World?
March 14, 2011 by Geneva Reid
There’s one industry that’s desperately looking to hire grads — but businesses are finding these new hires aren’t prepared.
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Power naps = powerful brains?
March 14, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Want to see sharper students in the classroom? Share this with them:
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