The University of Miami (Getty Images) Miami U. announces data-science institute to tackle everything from health care to the atmosphere The new Miami Institute for Data Science and Computing has taken on a mission to “solve real world problems and enhance the understanding of data science." Feb 19, 2020 By Jake Williams
(Austin Peay State University) Austin Peay State University announces new CIO Tennessee's Austin Peay State University announced that David Sanchez, a higher education IT veteran, will begin as the university's CIO in March. Feb 18, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Scoop News Group) Can universities boost student experience without invading privacy? As campus technology increasingly aids students' academic lives, privacy violations, too, are becoming more frequent and invasive. Feb 18, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
A concept drawing of Space Station Freedom (NASA) Purdue University joins Space ISAC for research, workforce development Purdue is the first university to join the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center to help protect assets and infrastructure in space. Feb 14, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Texas A&M Engineering) Texas A&M innovation challenge draws students from around the world In a two-day competition, students from 40 universities will design and build inventions that can be used to help solve global challenges. Feb 14, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Broadband’s spread is transforming classroom education Commentary: Emerging technologies enabled by high-speed internet connections present both opportunities and challenges to K-12 districts. Feb 14, 2020 By Robert Low
(Kelsey Knight / Unsplash) U.S. edtech market is biggest globally, report says A new report from RS Components found that 43 percent of the world’s edtech companies are based in the U.S. Feb 13, 2020 By Jake Williams
(Loyola University) Responding to ransomware, Loyola U. launches cybersecurity degree School leaders say rising industry demand and recent destructive cyberattacks underscored the need for more cybersecurity education. Feb 12, 2020 By Colin Wood
(The White House / Flickr) Trump’s 2021 budget would defund statewide student data programs Federal grants helped 47 states build student-data systems, but the president is attempting to eliminate the program for the third year running. Feb 11, 2020 By Betsy Foresman
(Getty Images) Students saved nearly $5M with Penn State’s open educational resources The program's success in widening access to education has prompted university leaders to invest an additional $600,000 in OER. Feb 11, 2020 By Betsy Foresman