Kaplan University embraces technology

Kaplan University has established themselves as a leader in higher education innovation, serving more than 90,000 students online. Geared toward adult students, Kaplan strives to help them unlock their potential by helping them to prepare for careers by getting a student-centered practical online education. KU Campus Last week, Kaplan University announced the launch of KU [...]

Rural Idaho high schools boost technology use

Though just 113 high school students attend Notus Junior/Senior High School in the rural town of Notus, Idaho, the education they receive is nothing less than cutting-edge. The staff at Notus has learned to embrace technology, giving their students access to more than 130 online elective courses through Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA), allowing students [...]

Articulation agreements becoming more popular between two- and four-year schools

Many community colleges and universities are entering articulation agreements in order to allow students in high-demand fields to transfer from a two-year school to a bachelors degree-granting institution. Under these agreements, community colleges are often able to offer the university's courses on their own campus, which allows students to stay closer to home while they [...]

Excelsior College introduces a reduction in tuition costs for service members

Many schools are gearing up to help military service members pursue a college education. In fact, some of these institutions are offering tuition assistance programs and reducing the cost of enrolling in a degree program. For instance, Excelsior College, which is an accredited distance learning provider, recently announced a new streamlined application process and a [...]

Stevens Institute of Technology unveils its first masters of arts degree program

Stevens Institute of Technology recently announced that it will offer its first masters degree program in the school's 140-year history. Officials said that the institution's master's in technology, policy and ethics track will be offered on-campus as well as online through the school's WebCampus. The program is designed to give students the knowledge that is [...]

Rend Lake College seeks to upgrade its computer systems

Many schools are continuing to move classes to the online format. As a result, some colleges are upgrading their technology to make more resources available to students.

Web Design degrees becoming more popular amongst mom bloggers

If you are a mom who owns a personal blog like myself, most likely you have come across sites like The Cutest Blog on the Block or Shabby Blogs, etc.

These sites are created by moms who have gone to school or had some sort of online training in web design then started a business to catch bloggers everywhere to indulge in their services. Blog buttons, templates, etc. are just some of the creations you will see on these particular websites. It’s pretty much eye candy for bloggers alike especially mom bloggers.

Online university enters agreement with community college to allow students to transfer more easily

Ashford University, an online school, recently announced an articulation partnership with Luna Community College (LCC). The New Mexico-based two-year institution is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The community college offers associates degree programs in nursing, business, technology, construction and law enforcement at its main and satellite campuses throughout New [...]

3 Ways Technology and Health Care Reform Create New Careers

Advances in technology have combined forces with health care (and health care reform) to create a new kind of specialized education that promises to offer variety of exciting new careers. In the next 20 years these will be the areas in which the biggest career growth takes place. Wouldn’t it be nice to eventually be one of those people at the top in those industries? You can, by getting in on the ground level now.