This week, Google enhanced its Search function to provide helpful summary profiles of colleges. We summarize the features and consider the benefits for both students and Google itself.
Google Launches New College Search Features
News 6/15/18
Today’s news reflects the theme of student empowerment, as they enjoy looser admissions standards, free degree programs offered by employers, and 3.8% unemployment!
Do New Technologies Make a Big Difference in Education?
Stanford Professor Emeritus of Education Dr. Larry Cuban recently joined us to share his insights on the ways in which technology tends to be adopted by schools, and whether edtech truly enables transformation in education.
News 6/4/18
Walmart rolls back tuition costs and the economy is booming–so why are more colleges closing? Plus, interesting stats about wage growth for entry-level workers and smartphone use by teens.
What the Death of MissionU Teaches Us About Alt-College Startups
MissionU, a heavily-hyped one-year alternative to college, has folded after a single year of operations. We consider the lessons and warning signs from this failure in the alt-college movement.
An Inspiring Message for the Class of 2018
During this peak graduation season, I’ve enjoyed perusing the latest commencement speeches posted on YouTube. The best one I’ve seen so far comes from Ben Nemtin, speaking to graduates at the University of Utah: brief, funny, and motivating!
News 5/21/18
Probably the only news update we will ever have which includes a story about a hearse. Also: the NYT digs for dirt in college admissions, and rankings of top community and Christian colleges.
On “The Future of University Credentials”
How does the world of higher education intersect with the world of employers and their hiring needs? Dr. Sean Gallagher, strategist at Northeastern University, offers insights into the future of university credentials and hiring.
News 5/15/18
Concerning the cost of college by 2033, the 10 cheapest college towns in America, and the latest on the NCAA’s “one and done” rule!
About Starting a College From Scratch in Alaska
In Sitka, on the coast of southeast Alaska, a young group of visionaries has worked for over three years to launch a new, non-traditional college: Outer Coast. In this interview, members of the core planning team tell us about Outer Coast’s progress and the school’s deliberate, unusual model.