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Transmission Control Protocols
Our most common internet transfer protocols could use an update. In today's Academic Minute, Stetson University's Hala ElAarag explains why...
Debating Student Shout Downs
A committee at Georgetown University law school is re-evaluating its policies on student protests after a demonstration prevented a speaker's speech. Some law students believe the move will chill free speech.
Maine Moves Ahead With Unified Accreditation
The state's university system aims to become first in the nation to accredit its institutions jointly instead of individually. Officials say it will help meet challenges of tighter budgets and shrinking numbers of students.
New Programs: Viticulture and Enology, Nursing, Sign Language
Palo Alto College, in Texas, is starting an associate of applied science in viticulture and enology. St. Charles Community College...
Northeastern Expands Into Maine
Northeastern University plants another flag out of state with a research institute in Maine's largest city. Perhaps surprisingly, Maine's colleges seem to be welcoming the move.
Growing Student Debt Burden for Parents
With federal Parent PLUS loans now accounting for a quarter of borrowing for undergraduates, new data reinforce concern about parents' ability to repay the loans.
Doubling Graduation Rates in Ohio for CUNY's ASAP
Three Ohio community colleges in 2014 began adopting versions of a student success program from the City University of New...
Another Boot Camp, Galvanize, Gets Gobbled Up
The number of independent skills boot camps continued to shrink Monday, when the online learning company K12 announced that it...