What’s next for higher ed web accessibility
On the Cutting EDge podcast, Harvard’s digital accessibility lead says the “proof will certainly be in the pudding” on new standards changes.
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Harvard and MIT’s Axim Collaborative to focus on underserved learners
Harvard and MIT plan to boost college access and completion for learners historically left behind using proceeds from the sale of edX to 2U.
Harvard names Rice’s Klara Jelinkova as new CIO
Jelinkova will start as Harvard's CIO on Sept. 13, filling a role left by long-time IT leader Anne Margulies, who retired in May.
Harvard hires search firm to replace retiring longtime CIO Anne Margulies
Harvard University's long-time CIO, Anne Margulies, retired at the end of May. She led the university through centralization of IT services and implementing a new learning management…
Harvard, other schools reverse course on fall campus openings
The Ivy League school, along with USC and Hampton University, decided against in-person learning for the fall semester as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
edX launches 9 master’s degrees through major university partners
The new offerings include technology specialties like analytics and cybersecurity, and focus on low enrollment costs.
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Education secretary urges SXSW EDU audience to ‘rethink higher education’
Betsy DeVos and a panel of entrepreneurs highlight need for more agile ways to meet students’ needs.
Student-inspired fellowship program connects STEM talent with federal government
The first Civic Digital Fellowship attracted top computer science students to opportunities in Washington this summer.
Suits against Harvard, MIT spotlight flaws in closed captions
The prestigious schools serve as examples of a widespread problem across industries and sectors that fail to caption their online content, advocates say.