Ousted over Facebook talk, student fights back
January 24, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A white student claimed he was expelled because he complained on Facebook about racism.
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January 24, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
Study: Facebook’s bigger than ever for recruitment
December 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Find out which Facebook features are getting the most use.
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More colleges checking applicants’ Facebook pages
September 27, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
The number of schools that check applicants’ social networking pages has more than doubled in just the past three years, a new survey indicates.
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Can school discipline for off-campus Facebook post?
August 2, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A student in a mortuary-science program made some pretty unsavory Facebook comments. Could the school do anything about it?
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Study: Students can bail on this social network
July 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Students were asked to abandon one social networking tool for a week. Which was the biggest loser?
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Facebook joins the financial aid game
May 10, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new app hunts down aid – and students don’t have to lift a finger. Here’s how it works.
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Are your students Facebook narcissists?
April 26, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Recent findings show how social networks are giving self-promoters new outlets to annoy their friends.
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Is Facebook mania taking over admissions?
April 5, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
Just how many colleges take a peek at Facebook pages when recruiting potential students? The answer may surprise you.
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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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The answer students really want …
March 4, 2011 by Claire Knight
“Will I be accepted by the university I really want to attend?” Yeah, there’s an app for that.
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Are profs using Facebook to interact with students?
February 7, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Who’s friending students? Who’s avoiding the social site altogether? A new survey offers insight.
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You make the call: Student ousted over Facebook pic
January 31, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A nursing student posted a shot of a patient’s placenta on Facebook. Should she get the boot?
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Facebook vs. Twitter: Who’s winning?
December 27, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The social media are becoming more of a factor in our lives with every passing day. Take a look at this end-of-the-year wrap up for the ongoing battle between Facebook and Twitter …
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Finding the Perfect Roommate — Online
August 30, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Randomly assigned roommmates may soon become a thing of the past. These days, more and more students are selecting their own roommates — with a little help from online sites.
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What’s Wrong With Facebook?
August 17, 2010 by Geneva Reid
It may seem as if the entire world uses Facebook — but a new study shows most people don’t like it. Here’s why:
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‘Dear Facebook friends: Send financial aid!’
August 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new website lets students ask social networks for sponsorship. Here’s how it works:
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Top 3 tips for online job hunting
August 4, 2010 by Geneva Reid
If you’ve never checked out a job online, you no doubt have friends or family members who have. Here are the top three tips for online job hunting.
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Facebook: The good, the bad & the ugly
July 22, 2010 by Geneva Reid
It’s been said Facebook is the social media we love to hate. But maybe … just maybe … it’s time to put that to rest. Here’s why:
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How plugged in are professors?
June 3, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs … we’re surrounded by social media. But are professors sold on the idea of using it as a teaching tool?
Check out the results of a recent survey.
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Students in hot water over racist Facebook posts
May 10, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Two white students posted a racist conversation on Facebook after a black student entered the room. Now they’re facing the music.
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‘I am clearly addicted’: New study’s alarming results
May 6, 2010 by Geneva Reid
“I am clearly addicted and the dependency is sickening,” said one college student. Think he’s talking about drugs or alcohol? Guess again …
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Monitoring Facebook: How far is too far?
March 30, 2010 by Claire Knight
In spite of warnings, many college students still post questionable comments and photos on Facebook. And it’s getting them in trouble:
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Prof’s assignment: Dump tech gadgets for 5 days
March 24, 2010 by Geneva Reid
No Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, e-mail, iPods, or cell phones. That’s what one professor told her students to give up for five days. Could they do it?
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Facebook: Professor suspended for posts
March 2, 2010 by Geneva Reid
She thought it was a humorous post about wanting to kill her students — but school administrators didn’t agree. See what you think.
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New study: Facebook and grades
January 8, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The debate rages on: Does social networking affect students’ grades? A new study may have the answer.
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Are your students falling into these 2 Web danger zones?
November 5, 2009 by Claire Knight
College students’ lives can be changed — and even destroyed — in the time it takes to click a mouse. Take a look at these real-life examples of the harm digital technology can cause.
Coach puts ban on tweeting
October 12, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Texas Tech football players may not know how their season will turn out, but they do know one thing: They’ve been banned from using Twitter.
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Study: How Twitter is hurting students
October 1, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Are social networks hurting or helping your students? You might be surprised at the results of a recent study.
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And the Oscar goes to … Facebook?
July 14, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Guess who’s going to Hollywood? Yes, it’s none other than your favorite social networking site.
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Facebook and free speech: One student’s battle
July 7, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
A student was suspended after using an unflattering image of his school’s president as his Facebook profile picture. Did this violate his free speech rights?
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What you can – and can’t – do on Facebook
June 2, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Gone are the days when the biggest etiquette question was which fork to use. Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks have raised new concerns.
Do you know what’s OK – and what isn’t?
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Mind your P’s and Q’s … and Facebook entries
May 3, 2009 by Geneva Reid
What students write on Facebook may turn out to be more important than what they write on their college admissions essays.
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Why students may want to spend more time on Facebook
May 2, 2009 by Geneva Reid
The media’s recently been filled with stories about the link between Facebook and low GPAs.
But now it’s starting to look like students going after good grades may want to spend more time on Facebook.
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