Have influencers on social media created a new career field worthy of formal education? A growing number of universities are looking at classes and majors aimed at giving influencers the skills needed to spot misinformation, communicate effectively with audiences and understand business contracts they could enter. “If people are serious about wanting to do a…
In August, administrators banned the volunteer student guide service from giving university-sanctioned historic tours. Now, the club has decided to go out on its own. The University of Virginia sparked controversy in late August when it publicly announced its decision to suspend the work of the University Guide Service, a long-standing, student-led volunteer group tasked with providing traditional undergraduate tours as well as tailored historic tours on behalf of the institution.