university

Universities have been around for hundreds of years, with some of the earliest recognized universities dating back to the ninth century. There are thousands of universities worldwide, and they are defined as being an institution of higher learning that offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Since the advent of the digital age, the Internet has sparked a huge growth in university enrollment as well as increased the availability of information to students via the web.

Blogs across the Internet account for a vast amount of up-to-date information relating to college and universities. You can find blogs that rank colleges based on various factors, financial aid blogs, information on how a university functions - all of which help to make enrolling, attending, and paying for college a much easier endeavor.

And of course, each university has its own website and/or blog that provides the latest news and information about what's happening on campus and other issues that affect student life. Thanks to the blogosphere, it's easier than ever to choose a university simply by perusing the Internet. There's even online schools popping up across the Internet to make attending a university as easy as rolling out of bed and logging on to your computer.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “university”

• in Social Media
  Going to College? You've Got Company
  Are you interested in attending a four-year college to get a bachelor’s degree? Now, more than ever before, you will have plenty of people surrounding you with the same goal in mind.
  by speters1001 / on Apr 18, 2013
• in Social Media
  Online Learning Helps Undergraduates Get Better Grades
  A pilot study allowing university students to learn via MOOC style methods reveals amazing results.
  by cmimanagers / on Apr 11, 2013
• in Business
  The World's Most Elite Cartel
  The End of the University is probably happening at the most critical time in our history.
  by mariorozario / on Jan 11, 2013

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “university”

 

• Auburn Tigers Receive Commitment from 4-Star DE Justin Thornton

  
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  John Reed-USA TODAY Sports The three options for four-star defensive end Justin Thornton (Mobile, Al. Vigor) on Sunday as he prepared to announce his college decision from his church were Auburn , LSU and Texas A&M , with each of the three programs praying that they would receive his commitment. ...
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• Faculty and other posts in DCRUST May-2013

  
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  Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University Of Science and Technology (DCRUST) Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana-131039 Published by http://www.SarkariNaukriBlog.com Advt. No. 12/2013  Applications on the prescribed form are invited for the following Faculty and Non-Faculty posts : Professor : 05 posts in various ...
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• What You Say May Not Matter Anyway!

  
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  “What you do speaks so loud, that I cannot hear what you say.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson In today’s environment, Emerson’s words might be interpreted this way: The behavioral algorithms are so good it may not matter what your profile or social resume says about you––your behavior trumps everything! ...
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• Ten Years Later

  
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  Ten years ago, on June 16, 2003, we held a session at the University of Prince Edward Island about blogging called “ Weblog Night in Charlottetown .” To promote the session, Catherine Hennessey and I visited Mitch Cormier at CBC Mainstreet to talk about blogging: I love Catherine’s answer to the question ...
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• Pay Dispute Heats Up at N.Y.U.’s Florence Campus

  
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  The American Association of University Professors, the largest organization of U.S. academics, stepped into the fray between New York University and its faculty in Italy.        
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• In Britain, a Return to the Idea of the Liberal Arts

  
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  Having been on a continual retreat from the Continent, a broad-based humanistic education is now making a comeback at some British universities.        
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• Briefly: Education: Report Ranks Universities by Individual Subjects

  
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  British and American institutions dominate a new QS report that allows prospective students to search a list of top 200 universities based on specific fields of study.        
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• Happy Mother’s Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY! #MonstersU

  
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  Happy Mother’s Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY! MONSTERS UNIVERSITY releases in theaters on June 21st! Mike Wazowski’s (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” ...
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• What Murdoch University doesnt mention about one of its Senate members

  
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  This is what Murdoch University in West Australia states about Antonino Mario Tony Iannello who has been an external member of its Senate since at least 2006: Click on image to enlarge What it does not say is that he has been a director of ERM Power Limited since July 2010 and is ...
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• Stephen C. Meyer and Peter Atkins debate intelligent design

  
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  This dialog occurred in 2010 on the Unbelievable radio show. I made a rough transcript, so please see below for that. The MP3 file is here . (60 minutes) Details: The documentary film “Expelled” is presented by US Actor Ben Stein and makes the case that scientists who question Darwinian orthodoxy and support ...
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• Minor League Notes: the Hot, the Cold, the Injured and the Departed

  
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  In the latest rundown of developmental notes, we’ll take a glance at some top performers, several guys who aren’t doing too well, a couple sidelined prospects and a group of former Phillies minor leaguers… The Hot List-  Lakewood pitcher Nic Hanson Lakewood righty Nic Hanson has not been scored ...
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• Positive Social Support at Work May Help Prevent Diabetes

  
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  Work conditions, including low levels of social support and high levels of stress, can accurately predict the development of diabetes over the long term — even in employees who appear to be healthy otherwise, according to new research. The study, led by Sharon Toker, Ph.D., of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of ...
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• Western Michigan University releases details about timing on East Campus

  
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  To those who plead Save East Campus, I would say, that is exactly what we are doing. We are following the advice of those who warned us we must act now to save whats most important, or risk losing it all, wrote WMU President John Dunn in a May 10 Viewpoint.
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• Beautiufl View of University of Gujrat Pakistan

  
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  Back to normality (and I dont like it...)        The courses are both finished. The final assignment was sent in yesterday, and Im trying to get used to being able to do what I want. Im feeling guilty writing the blog, as Im so used to using it as a diversion from studying. Ive been looking back on what I ...
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• Michelle Obama Urged Eastern Kentucky Graduates to Seek Out Those with Different Beliefs

  
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  First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address at Eastern Kentucky University, urging the graduates to reach out to people with different political beliefs, saying it would the country would benefit from the conversations. She also urged them to attend churches with different denominations than their ...
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• NIT Trichy Recruitment 2013 Data Entry Operators

  
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  National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy invites applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Data Entry Operators (DEOs) in Temporary basis (Duration of the Initial appointment is One...
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• Obesity May Be Fueling Rise in Sleep Apnea

  
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  A new study suggests that the American obesity epidemic may have something to do with the rapidly rising number of sleep apnea cases.  Sleep apnea is a condition in which people have trouble staying in deep sleep because their throats close, blocking their airways and requiring them to partially awaken to start ...
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• Happy Mother’s Day From Monsters U

  
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  Mother’s Day is the day we celebrate the women who have been our moms, the ones who have loved us, raised us, and really put up with us over the years.  So A Daily Dose of Toni in collaboration with Disney/Pixar and Monsters University would like to wish you…. You know you were a little Read More »»The post ...
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• A New Name for Schizophrenia?

  
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  Has the term “schizophrenia” become outdated? Some experts are beginning to think so.  For several decades now, “schizophrenia” has been the word used to describe a condition with a specific type of psychosis. However, many agree that the word tends to stir up a negative image with significant stigma — ...
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