Over the years, the crisis facing local news has meant the disappearance of reporting on the arts, politics, sports and local government. Newspapers have disappeared from many local communities, and the ranks of individual local journalists have plummeted over the past two decades. The retrenchment has also led to a loss of something else: reporters and columnists at local news […] … learn more→
Author Archives: Kevin
I teach college and report on Colorado media — there should be more professors doing the same in other states
How to write a compelling FSBO property description
Want to sell your house without paying hefty agent commissions? You’re not alone. But here’s the thing… Just 6% of home sales were FSBO transactions in 2024 — that’s an all-time low. And there’s a good reason why most FSBO sellers struggle. They don’t know how to write property descriptions that actually sell. Your property […] … learn more→
Exploring flexible equipment financing plans for modern enterprises
Want to grow your business but stuck with outdated equipment? Every modern enterprise faces the same challenge. You need cutting-edge equipment to stay competitive, but the upfront costs can absolutely crush your cash flow. That’s where smart equipment financing solutions come into play. Here’s the problem: Most businesses are sitting on a goldmine of financing […] … learn more→
Having empathetic teachers increases academic performance
If we’re asked about the best teachers we had during our time as students, it’s likely that those who come to mind first have one thing in common: beyond their ability to teach and motivate students, teachers with the best social and emotional skills are often the ones we remember most fondly. Remembering a teacher […] … learn more→
The keys to being an entrepreneurial university
The increasing importance of knowledge in the economy and the phenomenon of globalization are transforming higher education. Universities must prepare students for lifelong learning so that they don’t fall behind in the face of changing labor market demands. To meet this challenge, it is important for universities to transform themselves into entrepreneurial ones . Europe, for example, has promoted reforms […] … learn more→
Imaginary athletes: Creating make-believe teammates, competitors and coaches during play
The coach, the specialized equipment, the carefully tailored exercise regimen – they’re all key to athletic performance. But imagination might be an unexpected asset when it comes to playing sports. The idea that athletic achievement depends on the mind isn’t new. Sport psychologists have known for years that working with an athlete on their mental game – […] … learn more→
AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research
Generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), present exciting and unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for academic research and scholarship. As the different versions of LLMs (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity.ai and Grok) continue to proliferate, academic research is beginning to undergo a significant transformation. Students, researchers and instructors in higher education need AI literacy […] … learn more→
In Australia, the rules around academics sleeping with their students can be complicated. But is it ethical?
In Sweet Nothings, author Madison Griffiths investigates the uncomfortable complexities of “problematic sex” between academics and students on Australian university campuses. The term “problematic sex” – often used by Gen Z and younger millennial feminists – refers to sexual relationships that, while technically “consensual”, are nonetheless harmful for other reasons, most often due to significant disparities […] … learn more→
Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education
Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration – and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue. It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and institutions in need of reform. Populist, right-wing governments are blaming universities for tearing at the fabric of nations. These attacks are part of a broader strategy […] … learn more→
Teenagers no longer answer the phone: lack of politeness or new customs?
While they may be able to send a series of messages to those around them, teenagers are reluctant to answer calls. Why such reluctance? By avoiding direct communication, how are communication codes being reshaped? Teenagers have a phone grafted to their hand… but don’t answer when called. This situation, familiar to many parents, may seem […] … learn more→
