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Mold forces colleges to relocate students

Above-normal humidity across the East this summer caused mold problems in residence halls at several colleges and universities. In many cases, students moved to hotels...

Model mold response

The University of Maryland created a webpage (UBmag.me/mold) to keep the campus informed about mold remediation efforts, including FAQs such as: Q: What steps can...

Elite learning, anywhere

An online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree made its debut in UPenn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies. While many of the Ivies...

MIT to open AI college

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming commonplace in computers and consumer electronics. The term refers to the ability of computers to be trained to...

Exploring positive autism-spectrum outcomes in higher ed

While about one-third of high school students with autism now enroll in college, they are much less likely than other students, both with and...

Community colleges confront hiring challenges

Community colleges have seen a drop in faculty employment applications at the same time those institutions take longer to make new hires, according to...

For higher ed, investing in OER pays eventual dividends

Open education resources (OER) provide significant cost savings to low-income students and strengthen instruction and learning, according to a recent study from Achieving the...

How today’s employees get the job ‘won’

Two out of three jobs now demand at least some education or training, confirms new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the...

Adapting higher ed computer policies to cover new risks

Computer use policies cover a range of regulatory demands while also protecting students, the college or university, and all generated data. In the face of...

Influence index

The “Student Voice Index” report by the National Campus Leadership Council outlines how student leaders rate their roles in decision-making. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Amplifying the voices of...