social networking

Can Debt Collectors Contact You via Social Media?

Susan Johnston — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:40:00 EST

Strategies to preempt unwanted calls or other communication from collectors.

Investors Increasingly Tap Social Media for Stock Tips

Rachel Koning Beals — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:55:00 EST

More and more, companies are talking about earnings and products in real-time. Can investors keep up?

How Social Health Games Can Make You Trimmer and Fitter

Angela Haupt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:27:00 EST

Social health games include racing against virtual partners and challenging friends to fitness tasks.

3 Tips for Students to Fill the Tech Talent Gap

Kelsey Sheehy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:30:00 EST

Employers are fighting over students fluent in code, design, and analytics.

4 Technology Must Haves for Online Students

Menachem Wecker — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Some encourage students to accessorize, while others say it’s best to keep things simple.

Democrats Gain on GOP Social Media Domination

Paul Bedard — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:25:00 EST

Study says it shows Democrats are energized for 2012 election.

Some Medical Schools Embrace Social Media

Veritas Prep — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST

Medical school applicants should study schools’ social media stances carefully.

Social Media Means More Than Salary to Some College Students

Ryan Lytle — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST

The allure of digital freedoms are more important than a higher-paying job to some.

3 Ways to Use Foursquare to Connect With Your College

Ryan Lytle — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:30:00 EST

The geo-location service can be an effective tool for uniting students with their schools.

How Doctors Are Using Social Media to Connect With Patients

Angela Haupt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:15:00 EST

Primary care doctors are turning (slowly) to outlets like Facebook and Twitter to connect and share.

5 Tips for College Students Using Facebook for the Job Search

Ryan Lytle — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

The social network can be a powerful tool for finding employment.

Law Students Face Higher Consequences Online

Ryan Lytle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

Your online persona may have a greater impact on law school chances than in other disciplines.

University-Verified Badges Present Students More Professionally

Menachem Wecker — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

Students and university staff say the badges are tailor-made for job searches.

Imagining College Life Without Social Media

Ryan Lytle — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:30:00 EST

Students and educators contemplate a world without Facebook and Twitter.

Craft Your Message Before Using Social Media to Job Search

Emily Bennington — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST

Students: Know what you want to achieve before you use social media to find a job.

Yammer Trumps Facebook for Some Graduate Students

Menachem Wecker — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST

From networking to collaborative problem solving, Yammer is revolutionizing classrooms.

Colleges Get Mixed Reviews When Using Twitter for Customer Service

Menachem Wecker — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST

While some university handles ignore students, others make a strong effort to address their concerns.

5 New Ways Colleges Are Reaching High School Students

Ryan Lytle — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST

Some schools are breaking tradition while recruiting prospective students.

10 Twitter Handles to Help With Your Scholarship Search

Scholarship America — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST

From $1,000 contests to Fulbright deadlines, here's why you need to follow these accounts.

College Admissions Officials Turn to Facebook to Research Students

Ryan Lytle — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST

Instead of posting harmful information, use social media networks to showcase your strengths.

3 Education Innovators Win Funding for Their Projects

Jason Koebler — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt awarded $250,000 to fund new education ideas.

Health Buzz: What Mood Is the World in? Just Check Twitter

Kurtis Hiatt — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:55:00 EST

Plus: the "narcissism epidemic"; 6 signs of a bad diet.

Social Media Skills a Must for M.B.A.s, Survey Says

Stacy Blackman — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST

Most potential students say they use sites like Facebook and Twitter to research school choices.

6 Ways to Network While You're in College

Alexis Grant — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:30:00 EST

Here's why you should build your network before you need a job--and how to do it.

4 Tips to Keep Your Teen Safe on Facebook

Jason Koebler — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

An expert offers advice to parents with children who use social media sites.