Data from the survey shows that credentials are becoming increasingly important to hiring managers and students, who report feeling unprepared.

The investment needed to afford "top of the line" cyber tools is pushing more schools to the cloud, says Oral Roberts University CIO Mike Mathews.

A circuitous and highly manual process has been retired thanks to new software that is changing how the university runs its back offices.

Increased enrollment, student success and alumni engagement are among the cited benefits of personalized, data-driven communication.

Now working at the nexus of higher ed and technology, former Microsoft and Cisco exec Laura Ipsen says new role is a "bit of a homecoming to me."

A survey released by Ellucian found that a majority of universities are investing in data analytics programs to improve operational efficiency.

Tech-savvy reputation is a key factor for 9 in 10 students when applying to colleges, but schools need to do more, Ellucian study concludes.​