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Cenquest to Provide e-Learning Component of Trium Executive MBA Program

Cenquest, the leading provider of corporate-customized e-learning degree programs, has announced that it is providing the e-learning component for TRIUM, the world’s first truly global MBA program. The e-learning portion of the program will be used as a “home base” for students and will serve to complement the face-to-face components of the education experience. The […]

The Multiple Modes of Learning

…four universities spanning several continents — the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the University of British Columbia, the University of Technology and the University of Linkoping — have collaborated to launch a two-year online master’s programme called the intercontinental master’s in adult learning and global change.

PBS Partners with UK’s Channel 4 in Unprecedented Expedition to Find Sunken World War II Battleships “Hood” and “Bismarck” for New Specials Beginning Oct. 31

PBS and Channel 4 Provide 24-Hour Coverage of the Expedition Including Live Webcast of Underwater Filming of the Wreckage

Avid to Demonstrate Highly Integrated Workflow Solutions at IBC 2001

Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced it will demonstrate its “Make, Manage and Move MediaINTO” theme at this year’s International Broadcasters’ Conference (IBC) by showcasing its highly integrated workflow solutions designed to set new standards for the creation, management and distribution of digital media. In line with its strategy to help customers collaborate more […]

Mining for Meaning

Online newsgroups are popular gathering spots; over the years they’ve logged millions of opinions on topics ranging from politics to appliances. The largest newsgroup network, Usenet, boasts 500 million messages posted since 1995; unlike postings in chat rooms and online forums, such messages tend to be uncensoredand preserved.

House Education & the Workforce Committee Approves Bill to Expand Internet Learning Opportunities in Higher Education

The House Education & the Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), today passed the Internet Equity and Education Act (H.R. 1992), sponsored by Rep. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), by a vote of 31-10. The committee also approved technical changes to the bill.

Senator Targets School Hackers

Sen. Robert Torricelli claims he wants to put hackers who disrupt school computers in prison.

School Website Protection Act of 2001

107th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1252 To amend title 18, United States Code, to make unlawful the tampering with computers of schools and institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

Smart Growth and Higher Education Take Center Stage at NGA Annual Meeting

Smart growth and higher education will be the focus of the 93rd Annual Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), August 4-7 in Providence, Rhode Island, as governors meet to discuss the most important issues facing their states. The Annual Meeting marks the culmination of NGA Chairman Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening’s yearlong initiative on […]

eCollege(SM) Promotes Dr. Kathryn Winograd to Chief Academic Officer

eCollege(SM) (Nasdaq: ECLG – news) recently announced that it promoted Dr. Kathryn Winograd to chief academic officer. “We are pleased to recognize Dr. Winograd for her contribution to both eCollege and her fellow educators,” said Oakleigh Thorne. “As the director of Academic ology in education. Dr. Winograd will also act as the internal and external […]