(University of Maryland) U. Maryland commits $25 million to incubator for quantum startups The university's new Quantum Startup Foundry could give participating companies the ability to work with federal agencies like the Defense Department. Apr 27, 2021 By Emily Bamforth
The top prize in Rice University’s startup competition went to a team behind an app that allows gas-station owners to update prices and track sales remotely. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Rice University awards more than $1.6 million in startup competition A team that enables gas stations to update prices and track sales remotely won the top prize at the annual competition. Apr 12, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) The edtech industry is booming in 2021 Direct-to-consumer models are popular, but big firms like Coursera and CampusLogic continue to thrive, too, with encouragement from the health crisis. Jan 27, 2021 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Student success app among 8 winners of Texas Tech’s virtual challenge Eight winners receive a $25,000 grant and one year of mentoring and access to co-working space after the university's first virtual edition of the challenge. Apr 3, 2020 By Jake Williams