(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images) George Mason and AWS to develop college-transfer platform George Mason University and Amazon Web Services announced they're developing a streamlined platform to ease the process of changing schools. Nov 29, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) MIT, tech firms seek to improve AI’s energy efficiency MIT formed a research team to determine if hardware that runs AI systems can be made more energy-efficient. Apr 4, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Andrew Caballero Reynolds /AFP via Getty Images) Virginia Tech and Amazon to collaborate on machine learning research, fellowships The “Initiative for Efficient and Robust Machine Learning” aims to produce more students with skills in machine learning. Mar 10, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam / Flickr) Amazon HQ2 deal propels computer science education in Virginia Responding to growing demand for technical talent in Northern Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam has announced agreements with 11 universities. Nov 11, 2019 By Colin Wood
Virginia Tech leaders from left to right: Cyril Clark, interim executive vice president provost; Charlie Phlegar, vice president for advancement; Theresa Mayer, vice president for research and innovation; Brandy Salmon, executive director of Business Engagement Center; Tim Sands, president Virginia Tech announces $1 billion ‘innovation campus’ Planned near Amazon's Northern Virginia HQ2 site, the campus will host STEM graduate students next year. Nov 13, 2018 By Ryan Johnston
2,300 Echo Dots put Alexa skills in every Saint Louis University dorm The Missouri university will become the first higher ed institution to outfit every on-campus living space with an Amazon Echo Dot. Aug 13, 2018 By Emily Tate
University libraries are turning to Amazon for their textbook supplies The retail giant accounted for 25 percent of the market share in 2017. Only one other vendor had more than 6 percent of the market. Jul 23, 2018 By Ryan Johnston
How Emory University expects the cloud to simplify and secure research A new AWS cloud-powered platform will give faculty security in their work, officials say. Jun 22, 2018 By Ryan Johnston
TenMarks to shut down operations after 2018-19 school year Teachers expressed dismay after the Amazon Education company announced plans to "wind down" its personalized math and writing solutions. Apr 2, 2018 By Emily Tate
EdScoop Alexa, how can you improve teaching and learning? Special report: Voice command platforms from Amazon, Google and Microsoft are creating new models for learning in K-12 and higher education — and renewed privacy concerns. Dec 19, 2017 By Kate Roddy