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More students head for univers

More students than ever have taken up full-time university courses this year. Figures from the body which oversees university admissions show the number of people from the UK who have accepted places on undergraduate courses is 18,000 higher than this time last year – that is an increase of 5.5% .

In Videoconferences, San Jose Students Discuss International Affairs with Russian Peers

Title: “Introduction to International Relations” Institution: San Jose State University Instructor: Sharyl Cross, a professor of political science Course content: “Introduction to International Relations”

Cornell University Debuts On-Line Human Resources Management Courses Through eCornell

eCornell, the wholly owned distance learning subsidiary of Cornell University, made available today to professionals around the world an online curriculum for human resources professionals, drawing upon the expertise of Cornell University’s world-renowned School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). eCornell will offer online workshops and certificate programs developed by thought leaders in their respective […]

Digital Learning Communities: Promoting Democracy through Education

The work of educators can be transformational. As we renew our progressive bond with posterity, we must recognize the power of digital communications, and discover and invent ways to use all our resources to help posterity achieve more coherent, momentous measures of worth.

Miami-Dade Educators and Students to be Honored With Nova Southeastern “Cervantes Awards”

More than two dozen Miami-Dade County educators and students will be honored by Nova Southeastern University at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, Fla., Tuesday, October 16, from 6-8p.m., during the Fourth Annual “Cervantes Awards” programs. NSU’s Fischler Graduate School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board offer the awards program. […]

Utah State U. distance learning provides education for inm

Utah Prison and Jail inmates are given the chance to rehabilitate themselves and better their education through Utah State University’s Extension and Continuing Education department.

Workplace: College Search Moves to the Internet

High school students increasingly are turning from printed materials to the Internet for advice on picking a college and shaping their career futures.

George Mason University Sets Future Direction in Plan 2007

George Mason University is looking to raise its student enrollment to 30,000 over the next six years. Establishing a presence in Loudoun County also is part of the university’s agenda, with possible programs in technology management leading the list of offerings there.

MIT’s Media Lab, a Media Darling, Seeks Global Role and New Missi

The researchers behind robotic Lego and wearable computers now want to help the poor

Most Virtual Classroom Courses Click With Community College Students

Brenda Bass wanted to help her husband promote his business on the Internet, but she didn’t quite know how to go about designing a Web page. So she turned to Pasco-Hernando Community College for help.