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Rensselaer Polytechnic Gets $360 Million

One of the largest donations in history has been made to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to the tune of $360 million. School officials will not release information about the donor or whether they are an alumnus of the school.

Senator Susan Collins’s Rural Education Initiative Unanimously Approved By Senate Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation authored by Senator Susan Collins to give rural schools more flexibility in their use of federal education dollars has been unanimously accepted by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee. Included in the education legislation that will now go before the full Senate is $150 million to fund Senator […]

Student-led company is online and on paper

Hire My Brain LLC has officially begun distributing its advertising paper at the state University at Albany and Union College, and will hit Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute next week.

HorizonLive March Events: Don’t Miss Dr. Saba’s Presentation

March Line-up Why Distance Education Will Fail, and Harm Higher Education Dr. Farhad Saba Mar. 29, 2001 at 1:00 pm EST Presented by: Distance-Educator.com and HorizonLive.com Dr. Farhad Saba will be speaking about his recent article exploring the problems that reside when technology, instructional design and the organizational structure of the university converge. The complete article […]

Technology opens alternative-learning options

Online courses ease overcrowding, reduce personal time with teachers

Teaming Students – Chicago and Southern Illinois Meet Online

In the fall semester of 2000, students taking composition in two classes-one at Shawnee Community College and one at Harry S. Truman College-were paired as teams and e-mail partners for the semester. The goal was for them to act as student readers for their partners in the respective classes.

Illinois Online Leadership Council (IOLC)

E-Learning in Illinois: The just released nationwide Digital State Survey reported that Illinois leapt from 49th to 4th in the statewide application of technology.

A Penn State Course Teaches Students About the Role of Mass Media in Society

STUDENTS in a Pennsylvania State University course study the functions of mass media and learn how to evaluate media outlets. The course is offered both online and in the classroom.

Online time soars

The time Americans are spending glued to their online computers soared 51 percent last month compared to February of last year, according to figures released today by Jupiter Media Metrix.

EPA Launches Media Campaign To Protect Children From Asthma Attacks

Stepping up the fight against childhood asthma, EPA and the Advertising Council today launched a national media drive, “The Childhood Asthma Campaign,” alerting parents to indoor environmental triggers of asthma attacks, such as mold and secondhand smoke from cigarettes. “Childhood asthma is an epidemic in this country and many parents feel helpless to protect their […]