Has Harvard Quashed Virtual-Classroom Naysayers?
Harvard Business School has transformed a television studio in Boston into a sleek online classroom. Some say it's a breakthrough in virtual learning.
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The Quintessential College Experience, Without The Big Bills
How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the big state school: The University of Maryland.
The Perks Of A Private College (Hint: It's Not The Cost)
How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the expensive, private option: Columbia, NYU and Georgetown.
Ideas Big And Small Emerge From Hunger Discussion
North Carolina is among the worst states in the country for food insecurity, and the problem is even worse in the Piedmont Triad.
Triad’s Dentists, Docs and CEOs Among Highest Paid Nationally
The Triad Business Journal is examining how pay varies by career and how Greensboro-High Point and Winston-Salem stack up wage-wise compared to
The Latest American Export: Bankruptcy Laws
The U.S. has long made it easier for businesses to declare bankruptcy and move on than most of Europe. Many other countries thought these laws were too risky, but now they're copying those laws.
The Pains And Salvation Of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
To business owners the word bankruptcy can mean failure. We visit a retailer in Charlotte, N.C., which tried to avoid the big failure. But bankruptcy might be the secret weapon of the U.S. economy.
Time Versus Debt: Why These Students Chose Community College
How do families decide what kind of college to attend: Private? Public? Community college? Three college students explain why they went for the local community college: Montgomery College.
Surfing Brand Quiksilver Files For Chapter 11 Protection
The maker of sporting apparel and gear announced that it had entered into a plan to reduce its debt by more than $500 million.
Puerto Rico's Governor Announces Plan To Reduce $72 Billion Debt
Puerto Rico's governor has announced a plan to reduce the island's $72 billion debt and restore fiscal stability through cutting spending and increasing tax collections. But it also depends on help from Washington, D.C., and renegotiating debt terms with lenders. Unless there's action, Puerto Rico says it will run out of cash by June.