Water security, environmental monitoring and an international education network are some of the top issues addressed by U.S. colleges and universities.

Course data from 2,500 universities is revealing the most-taught literature and other trends in a revamped tool made at Columbia University.

The programs, one for students and the other for companies with products already under development, each have 10 spots up for grabs.

The Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency, a joint partnership between Columbia and IBM, has three research tracks and a blockchain accelerator.

Betsy DeVos and a panel of entrepreneurs highlight need for more agile ways to meet students’ needs.