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'Open Book with Jenna' Is Returning with More Episodes. What to Know

The previous batch of “Open Book with Jenna” episodes were similarly full of star-studded guests. From “The Summer I Turned ...
University of Massachusetts Lowell

New Library Dean Takes an Open Book Approach

New Dean of the University Library Galadriel Chilton joins UMass Lowell from the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, where she ...
NBC Montana

Montana Tech instructors release third free, open textbook, saving students $30,000 a year

MISSOULA, Mont. — Two Montana Tech instructors have released a third free, open textbook. Advanced-Level Writing in the University Classroom and Beyond: Mindful Practices for Technical, Business, and ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Textbooks are expensive. Universities should use Open Educational Resources instead.

Menendez is a history major at UCSD, and lives in La Jolla. Textbooks are a major burden on college students due to their increasing cost. Since 1977, the price of textbooks has gone up by more than 1 ...
The Digital Universe

Student groups take action against overpriced textbooks

Shelves of book rentals are seen at BYU Bookstore. Groups of students are taking action against overpriced textbooks. (Edith Aguilera) Multiple groups are taking action to try to protect students from ...