Grandkids, Grandparents Have Grand Time at UNT

One of many programs spreading through US colleges, a University of North Texas (Denton, TX) program – in which grandchildren between 7 and 12 and their grandparents attend classes, sleep in a dormitory and attend a "graduation" luncheon – was a first for Texas. About 85 people signed up.

Full-text article by David Flick is available via The Dallas Morning News, 6.27.09.

For Colleges Needing Cash, Summer’s No Longer a Quiet Season

In recent years, empty campuses have been recognized as potential cash cows, and colleges have tried to fill those once-sleepy weeks with enrichment workshops, for-credit courses, day camps, conferences, private parties and film shoots.

Full-text article by Lisa W. Foderaro is available via The New York Times, 6.21.09.

Public Radio Seeks to Broaden Reach

Although public radio drew its largest audience last year, it is aggressively seeking to broaden the programs it offers in the hopes of drawing a larger and more diverse number of listeners.

Full-text article by Elizabeth Jensen is available via The New York Times, 4.27.08.