The University of Alberta has improved its standings in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), placing 91st in the world and fourth in Canada — its best showing in the 20-year history of the prominent global rankings. The U of A joined the global top 100 for the first time in last year’s … Read more
The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formally recommend mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and other integrative therapies to manage anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. The guideline, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reviews the effectiveness of integrative therapies such as yoga, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, … Read more
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The company behind a disastrous change to a Kentucky city’s school bus routes that resulted in more than a week of canceled classes had similar problems in two cities in neighboring Ohio last year. Touting its connections to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, bus-routing vendor AlphaRoute pitched its mathematical models and … Read more
WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Homes for Children recently finished its latest summer program: Tech Week. The one-week program immersed participating students into a dynamic world of technology to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving in young minds, preparing them to thrive in the ever-evolving tech-driven landscape, according to a release. The students delved into projects … Read more
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 1378, which will create the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Act to establish a new program that allows students majoring in technology fields to receive tuition grants. The iGROW program will be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and will be open to students … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — The two latest appointees to the Kansas Board of Regents want to intensify recruitment at public colleges and universities while strengthening opportunities for diverse populations of students to excel academically and prepare for jobs in the economy. Overall enrollment has slumped during the past five years at 32 institutions under oversight of … Read more
MICHAEL LAVENDER Director of Communications, MTCC When McDowell Technical Community College recently searched for a new lead instructor in photography following the retirement of long-time instructor Blake Madden, the perfect candidate emerged in Rose Jerome — someone capable of marrying two somewhat disparate constructs in photography: art and technology. “We know our photography students tend … Read more
Suicides nationwide hit an all-time high last year. With the new school year approaching this can cause families and children to be stressed or anxious. As students prepare to start the new school year, we take a look at the mental resources available to families in our community. One of the best places to look for … Read more
Teleconference apps like Zoom have become synonymous with the modern classroom, with faculty relying on the services for everything from teaching and meetings to research projects. But recently updated terms and conditions from Zoom—and subsequent backtracking by the tech company after an outcry—has left higher education faculty and experts with questions and concerns. “We’ve become … Read more