Creating New Companies Based on University Research
News Wise, July 8, 2015
Two teams from The Ohio State University were among eight chosen from around the state to participate in an innovative new program designed to turn university research into commercial products…
Senators Ask FCC to Investigate Cable and Broadband Prices
Ars Technica, July 10, 2015
Four US senators led by Bernie Sanders asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate how cable and broadband providers are charging their customers…
University of Akron to Cut 215 Jobs, Baseball Program to Save $40 Million
Akron Beacon Journal, July 10, 2015
The University of Akron said Friday that it is cutting $40 million in expenses, including eliminating 215 positions and dumping the baseball program…
West Virginia University Libraries to Create First Wikipedian-in-Residence to Focus on Gender Gap
Library Journal, July 7, 2015
West Virginia University Libraries is working with Wikipedia to address the gender gap in its encyclopedia articles through a new grant-funded position…
5 Reasons Colleges Should Invest More in Career Services
Linkedin, July 11, 2015
Colleges and universities are increasingly being evaluated on the career outcomes of their graduates. However, most institutions invest relatively little in career services…
