Can you name 50 U.S. colleges or universities that (i) don't carry the name of a state and (ii) don't have a Division I football or basketball team? If you can, you're an elite reader of Inside Higher Ed. If not, you're probably suffering from myopia like the rest of us.
Ever since the federal government started granting loans for higher education, the money has only been available for traditional, accredited colleges and universities. On Wednesday, the Education Department unveiled a pilot program that could change all that.
CampusLogic, creator of the first student financial aid self-service platform, has announced the completion a $7.5 million Series A financing led by Continental Investors, a Chicago-based private investment company with deep experience in financial technology. The round included an investment from Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation, which services in excess of $200 billion in student loans for over 8 million borrowers.
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when prospective employees would have to mail their resumes or work samples to a hiring manager. Read our profile of NPR host A Martinez's rise to fame for proof. It was a hassle, which is why the internet has made job searches easier.
Since 2012, UNICAF has provided almost $30m in scholarships to students in sub-Saharan Africa. CEO, Nicos Nicolaou, speaks to The PIE about how the programme is increasing access to higher education through online degrees.
CampusLogic, creator of cloud-based, self-service software for financial aid offices, today announced the release of StudentForms which automates any financial aid form making it digital, mobile, and self-service. Combined with CampusLogic's automated FAFSA verification product, StudentVerification, Financial Aid Offices can now be truly paperless.
Together, the Ivy League's online learning group and the magazine are offering courses in business strategy.
The online education market got another player on Wednesday when Cornell University's online learning group, eCornell, and Fortune announced the launch of an online business education program.
For would-be students who might think the Cornell name alone isn't enough, the school is now offering a certificate program in partnership with the business magazine.
Rob Kingyens, President and CEO of Qubed, discusses how they have incorporated globally recognized brands with top-tier universities to develop unique educational experiences. Qubed has been recognized as a leading technology company shaking up the education industry.
AirBnB has dramatically altered the landscape for the hotel, tourism, and real estate sectors. Uber and Lyft have done the same to transportation. But, how come we haven't seen the same in American higher education? Ryan Craig, Managing Director of University Ventures, engages that question in his new book...
