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‘Gaming Addiction’ Debate Splits Researchers
The World Health Organization is considering classifying video game addiction as a disease. Academics are divided over whether that’s a good idea.
Has UMUC Turned Enrollment Woes Around?
University of Maryland University College reports record U.S. enrollments, despite a challenging climate for online providers.
Second Attempt at Becoming a Nonprofit
Grand Canyon University announces another attempt at converting to a nonprofit, with plans for its holding company to partner with other colleges.
Who Is Studying Online (and Where)
New federal data show continued (and accelerating) growth in online course taking in 2016, even as overall college enrollments were flat or falling. Big gainers: Western Governors and Arizona State. Big losers: the big for-profits.
Libraries and Librarians Aren't About to Disappear
A widely shared article declaring libraries and archives to be among the fastest-declining industries in America has been debunked.
The Pulse: Accessibility and Translation
This month's episode of the Pulse podcast features an interview with Calvin Shum, CEO of Lovoco, whose speech and translation...
‘Bit by Bit’
Author discusses new book on social science research in era of big data.
A Robot Goes to College
Humanoid robot completes course in philosophy of love in what is purportedly a world first.