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The urgency of now: Fighting back against the destruction of public institutions
The recent policy shifts under the Trump administration and the Musk-aligned Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have initiated a profound transformation of our nation’s foundational institutions. The post The urgency of now: Fighting ba...[Read More]
How Resilient are New Pathways in a Changing Labor Market?
New Pathways has been a framework for us to unpack different school and community levers that can better set young people up for success in what’s next. It’s an urgent mission, made more difficult because the world doesn’t stay still for long. Up to ...[Read More]
Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows
The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state look at the mental health of their target demographic. The data is based on a 2024 survey of more than 28,500 LGBTQ+ youth...[Read More]
14 Full Sail University Graduates Contributed to Oscar-Winning Projects
WINTER PARK, FL. – Full Sail University is proud to share that 14 alumni were credited on 5 Oscar-winning releases … Read more The post 14 Full Sail University Graduates Contributed to Oscar-Winning Projects appeared first on eCampus News.
Microsoft Shutting Down Skype
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue service for its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025.
Tech to the rescue: Turning the tide on first-year dropout rates
College campuses are facing a growing crisis of student connection and completion, with nearly 1 in 4 first-year students dropping out. Many struggle with self-doubt and anxiety, compounded by insufficient support at home. The post Tech to the rescue...[Read More]
As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind
San Francisco is seen as a global tech capital, yet even here, high school students are shockingly ill-equipped to survive in the modern digital age. The school where I teach science is nestled in the historic Mission District of San Francisco, mere ...[Read More]
New Turnitin Product Offers AI-Powered Writing Tools with Instructor Guardrails
Academic integrity solution provider Turnitin has launched Turnitin Clarity, a paid add-on for Turnitin Feedback Studio that provides a composition workspace for students with educator-guided AI assistance, AI-generated writing feedback, visibility i...[Read More]
Can Colleges Do More to Help Students Succeed?
Near the beginning of every semester, Sarah Z. Johnson has her students make her a promise: If they think about dropping the class, they will meet with her first. While many of the students roll their eyes, “it may save at least one student a year,” ...[Read More]
Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) Launches National Campaign
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) launched the Know Your Play campaign in partnership with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). … Read more The post Responsible Online G...[Read More]
How universities can accelerate career mobility to meet local labor market demands
Not only is technology transforming every aspect of our lives and redefining the workforce, but as industries evolve, professionals everywhere are grappling with the urgent need to keep their skills relevant. The post How universities can accelerate ...[Read More]
Redefining Research in a Gen-AI Powered Classroom
I am so old that when I was an undergraduate student I used to visit the library to rifle through card catalogs before heading to the stacks to doggedly search for books and journals that I dragged back to a desk where I would read them then hand wri...[Read More]