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Book Review: ‘The Exceptions,’ - sexism faced by female scientists at M.I.T., by Nancy Zernike - The New York Times
Kate Zernike’s “The Exceptions” tells the infuriating, inspiring story of the sexism faced by female scientists at M.I.T. — and how they fought back. (2023)
Chart: Which College Degrees Get the Highest Salaries?
How do different college degrees compare for earning potential? This chart uses a data set from 1.2 million past students to compare 50 different m... (2018)
John Doerr Gives Stanford $1.1 Billion for Climate School - The New York Times
The billionaire venture capitalist said the study of climate change and sustainability would be the “new computer science.” (2022)
70+ Legit Master’s Degrees You Can Now Earn Completely Online — Class Central
We run through what you'll learn, how much they'll cost, and other benefits you might expect (2021)
'Woke' American Ideas Are a Threat, French Leaders Say - The New York Times
Politicians and prominent intellectuals say social theories from the United States on race, gender and post-colonialism are a threat to French iden... (2021)
Colleges Are Slashing Budgets During the Coronavirus Pandemic - The New York Times
Liberal arts departments, graduate student aid and even tenured teaching positions are targets as the coronavirus causes shortfalls. (2020)
US college enrollments are falling—except for graduate degrees
The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting college enrollments, except for graduate degrees (2020)
Google Has a Plan to Disrupt the College Degree
Google's new certificate program takes only six months to complete, and will be a fraction of the cost of college. a similar program Google offe... (2020)
University of Arizona acquires Ashford University
Former for-profit Ashford University, which enrolls 35,000 students, will become the new, nonprofit University of Arizona Global Campus. The Uni... (2020)
Will the Pandemic Blow Up College in America?
Don’t count on it, despite the claims of the disruption industry. Campus higher ed will survive—but there are a few lessons it could stand to learn. (2020)
Budget 'Bloodbath' at University of Akron
Governing board votes to eliminate 97 full-time faculty positions. The cuts will take effect starting in two weeks. The university is in the pro... (2020)
Opinion | The Future of College Is Online, and It’s Cheaper - The New York Times
The coronavirus forced a shift to virtual classes, but their continuation could be beneficial even after the pandemic ends. (2020)
Coronavirus Will End the Golden Age for College Towns - Bloomberg Opinion
These engines of regional growth will struggle with state funding cuts, fewer foreign students and destroyed household finances. (2020)
College Is Hard. Iggy, Pounce, Cowboy Joe and Sunny are Here to Help. - The New York Times
Schools are elevating the use of chatbots and virtual assistants whose speed and tone can simulate text conversation. (2020)
Can Starbucks Save the Middle Class? No. But It Might Ruin Higher Education - Chronicle of Higher Education
The much-hyped partnerships between companies and universities might make college too expensive for the rest of us. (2019)
Top 25 Ivy League Competitors – Niche Blog
There are plenty of highly selective colleges that give Ivy League schools a run for their money. (2019)
Getting IB diploma credit at US colleges and universities | IB Community Blog
Entering or considering university in the United States? You may be looking to lower the cost of your education or the time it takes to graduate. I... (2019)
London School of Economics to start 2U's first undergraduate degree program | Inside Higher Ed
London School of Economics and its parent university will create a fully online data science degree. Program, priced at $20,000, is 2U's first fora... (2019)
Opinion | The Anti-College Is on the Rise - The New York Times
Students, teachers and reformers are pushing back against the failures of mainstream higher education. (2019)
Can’t Choose? These Colleges Combine Liberal Arts and STEM Education
These colleges offer great programs that marry liberal arts and STEM education. (2019)
2U response to Kevin Carey's critique of online program management companies (opinion) | Inside Higher Ed
Kevin Carey's critique of the corporate role in inflating the price of online education singled out 2U. In this essay, CEO Chip Paucek answers back. (2019)
How America’s College-Closure Crisis Leaves Families Devastated - The Chronicle of Higher Education
When colleges shut down, people get hurt. A Chronicle analysis of federal data shows that, in the last five years, about half a million students h... (2019)
College Grads Sell Stakes in Themselves to Wall Street - 2019 - Bloomberg
Instead of taking out loans, students can agree to hand over part of their future earnings in return for investment. (2019)
2U to buy boot-camp provider Trilogy for $750 million
2U adds boot camps to its offerings of online graduate degrees and courses with $750 million acquisition of Trilogy. (2019)
What do the world's most successful people study? | British Council
What sort of degree do you need to be a leader? Does your experience at university affect your success after graduation? Stephanie Blochinger expla... (2019)
7 Ways To Get College Credit Without Taking A College Class - Fast Company
An edupunk is someone who doesn’t want to play by the old college rules. Maybe you’re in a remote location. Maybe you have a family, a job, or othe... (2011)
Opinion | Bribes to Get Into Yale and Stanford? What Else Is New? - The New York Times
A new college admissions scandal is just the latest proof of a grossly uneven playing field. (2019)
A Star’s Shoe Breaks, Putting College Basketball Under a Microscope - The New York Times
When Duke’s Zion Williamson injured a knee after one of his Nike sneakers split open, it raised questions about amateurism and shoe companies’ infl... (2019)
No Tuition, but You Pay a Percentage of Your Income (if You Find a Job) - The New York Times
Income Sharing Agreements are gaining the attention of higher education and Wall Street. One early success story is getting a boost from venture ca... (2019)
Opinion | Michael Bloomberg: Why I’m Giving $1.8 Billion for College Financial Aid - The New York Times
Let’s eliminate money problems from the admissions equation for qualified students. (2018)
Think Twice Before Becoming a Scientist: PhDs Are Regretting Their Choice
Uncover the harsh realities of academic careers in 2024. This eye-opening video delves into the financial and career struggles faced by PhD graduat... (2024)
Higher Ed Crisis: Ask Us Anything! (Part 3/3)
Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode -- the final in a 3 part ser... (2024)
Fixing Higher Education & New Startup Opportunities (part 2/3)
Welcome to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z's co-founders Ben Horowitz & Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben continue their ... (2024)
Crisis in Higher Ed & Why Universities Still Matter (part 1/3)
Welcome to “The Ben & Marc Show”, featuring a16z co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen. In this latest episode, Marc and Ben tackle the uni... (2024)
What is Biomedical Engineering & Why is it the BEST Major!! Part I
Hi everyone! Being a recent graduate from TWO Ivy League universities, Harvard & Cornell University, I thought I'd talk about the field that I've s... (2023)
The Problem with "The College Experience" | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
Professors Glenn Loury and Daniel Bessner join Bill to discuss the transformation taking place in American universities. (2023)
Mechanical vs Biomedical Engineering : Which is BETTER?
Mechanical vs Biomedical Engineering : Which is BETTER? (2023)
73 Questions With A Former IVY LEAGUE ADMISSIONS OFFICER | New York Times Published Author
GUYS, I've filmed a lot of 73 Questions videos but I think THIS one has been the most informative!! Grab a pen! You will probably want to take note... (2023)
This Is Water - David Foster Wallace - Kenyon College Commencement Speech
Commencement Speech to Kenyon College class of 2005 written by David Foster Wallace (2022)
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : HOW TO GET RECRUITED | VolleyVideo
A common question I receive is "How do I get recruited to play college volleyball" (specifically in the USA)? VolleyVideo is a Volleyball Recruiti... (2021)
Why You Shouldn't Go to Harvard | Malcolm Gladwell Highlights | Google Zeitgeist
Malcolm Gladwell explains why you'd be better off going to a worse school (and why you should hire people at the top of their class, regardless of ... (2020)
Why College Is So Expensive In America - CNBC
College in the United States is expensive. The cost of higher education just keeps going up. Tuition costs at both public and private universities ... (2019)
Blockchain and Blockcerts in Education - Chris Jagers
Knowledge Innovation Centre, Jan 29, 2017 The blockchain provides a new technical infrastructure of trust that is used to store an immutable his... (2018)
Greg Lukianoff: Cancel Culture, Deplatforming, Censorship & Free Speech - Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Lex Fridman Podcast on Spotify. Greg Lukianoff is a free speech advocate, first-amendment attorney, president of FIRE -... (2024)
2. Beyond NIL: Will College Sports Become a Free Market? - UnCommon Law | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from UnCommon Law on Spotify. The new era of name, image, and likeness in college sports has seen rapid change. For instance... (2022)
The Student Debt Dilemma With Constantine Yannelis - Capitalisn't | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Capitalisn't on Spotify. We’re taking a week off here at the end of the summer, but with Biden’s recent student loan an... (2022)
RIP SAT - Today, Explained | Podcast on Spotify
Listen to this episode from Today, Explained on Spotify. Why are colleges ditching the test? A) The SAT is biased B) Colleges want to admit more di... (2022)
a16z Podcast: Online Learning and the Ed Tech Debate
The research behind online education, the impact of COVID on the future of higher ed, and tech's potential in everything from curriculum to access ... (2020)
At a Time of Campus Polarization, Can ‘Viewpoint Diversity’ Efforts Help? | EdSurge News
There’s a growing call for diversity on campus. And it’s not all about demographics—there’s a new push toward making classrooms inviting to a diver... (2019)
a16z Podcast: The Case Against Education, From Signaling to Rainbow’s End – Andreessen Horowitz
Signaling -- not learning -- can explain why education pays in the labor market, and why we shouldn't invest (any more) in it, argues Bryan Caplan,... (2018)
Audio: Here's how California campuses are fixing the problem of pricey college textbooks
California efforts to cut college textbook costs are bearing fruit. California State University says it saved students $36 million last year. (2018)
Rebroadcast: What If MOOCs Really Do Revolutionize Education? by EdSurge On Air
On this holiday week, we're rebroadcasting our most popular episode of 2017: Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University,... (2018)
The Value of the Humanities - Chapter (PDF Available) · January 2015
What is the value of the humanities? This is a question that guides us throughout this report as we seek conceptual clarity and credibility for pra... (2019)
Who Gets In and Why
From award-winning higher education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo comes a revealing look from inside the admissi... (2023)
Valedictorians at the Gate
Named one of Grown & Flown's “Best Book on College Admissions and Paying for College” “The most honest, most helpful book I’ve ever read on applyin... (2023)
Course Hero - Get Unstuck
Instant access to millions of Study Resources, Course Notes, Test Prep, 24/7 Homework Help, Tutors, and more. Learn, teach, and study with Course H... (2020)
Entrepreneurship & Startups -- Internships Abroad | Go Overseas
Discover startup internships abroad. Read reviews and interviews from students who've completed a startup internship abroad. (2018)
Microcredentialing | EDUCAUSE
The EDUCAUSE Microcredentialing (digital badging) Program recognizes the higher education community’s ongoing engagement, professional/competency d... (2018)
The Modern MBA | Quantic School of Business and Technology
Earn your accredited degree with Quantic's award-winning and radically affordable MBA and Executive MBA degree programs. Join global business leade... (2023)
Section - MBA-quality online business education
Section membership gives you unlimited classes with the best minds in business. (2023)
Augment.org | The Best MBA Alternative
The Augment MBA program is tailored for busy professionals. Learn from the founders of Wikipedia, YouTube & more. Anytime, anywhere, on any device. (2023)
MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA)
MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms is an interdisciplinary initiative exploring the boundary between computer science and physical science. CBA studie... (2023)
Free Speech Rankings - universities USA - College Pulse, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
College Pulse, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and RealClearEducation have released the first ever College Free Speech Rankings, a c... (2021)
altMBA
The altMBA is an intensive, 4-week online workshop designed by Seth Godin for high-performing individuals who want to level up and lead. (2021)
Piazza - website - The incredibly easy, completely free Q&A platform
Piazza is a free online gathering place where students can ask, answer, and explore 24/7, under the guidance of their instructors. Students as well... (2020)
University of the People: Tuition-Free, Accredited Online Degree Programs
University of the People (UoPeople) is the Education Revolution! It is the first non-profit, American-accredited, tuition-free online university de... (2020)
Outlier - Earn college credits online (from co-founder of MasterClass)
Experience the world's best online education with Outlier. Learn from top educators and earn college credits you can transfer to any school. Out... (2020)
Human-Centered Computing BS Degree at RIT
HCC is about leveraging technology, exploring and adapting how people access and interact with it. Finding ways to integrate technology with our ev... (2019)
NYU - Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
Learn more about the Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at NYU Tisch, a two-year graduate program exploring the imaginative use of commun... (2018)
SAGE CORPS - Study Abroad & Intern Abroad
Global entrepreneurship program that sends top college students abroad to intern with startup companies around the globe. (2018)
EduGeeksClub || Hire the Best Dissertation Writers
Is there a top dissertation writing service that delivers superb content? There is! Hire the dissertation writers from EduGeeksClub. ✓ (2018)
MIT HCI
Human-Computer Interaction at MIT CSAIL (2018)
Syllabus for Eric's PhD students - How to get a PhD (guide)
I’m writing this because while we give explicit guidance to our students in the classroom via our syllabi, we don’t do that for our PhD students. T... (2020)
Hidden ivies - list of top liberal arts colleges in the USA - Google Sheets
liberal arts schools - beyond the Ivy League Claremont McKenna college,Claremont,California,private liberal arts college in Claremont, Californi... (2019)