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Real Stories from Real Colleges

Sharing our experiences brings us together, and that’s just as true in IT as it is in life. The problems higher education institutions face are vast but far from unique, and colleges and universities have always innovated to meet the challenges in their way. Scroll down to browse our full archive of in-depth storytelling and learn what schools have done to set themselves apart.

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Read these in-depth stories from the latest edition of EdTech magazine

Computer labs might feel like a thing of the past, but innovative universities are transforming such spaces for the modern era.

Learn what Pennsylvania State University, Morehouse College and the University of Hawaii are doing to deliver the specialized technology students need.

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Universities are training students to use artificial intelligence safely and effectively, even investing in supercomputers to deliver that instruction.

Here’s how the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University at Albany are putting AI power in students’ hands.

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Spatial computing and virtual reality give college students hands-on experience inside the classroom.

Check out how Northeastern University, Sacred Heart University and Southern Methodist University are delivering virtual training for the next generation.

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Julie Schell

Colleges and Universities Offer Faculty Development for AI Use in the Classroom

Holly K. Johnson

Access to Creative Tools Prepares Students for the Future

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How Three Universities Developed Their Chatbots

Shavon Taylor-Booker

Dual Enrollment Creates a Pipeline for Professional Skills, Education and Equity

Portrait of Joni Leuthardt, Voice Administrator at Alexandria Technical and Community College

Cloud Phone Solutions Modernize Communications in Higher Ed

Posed photograph of Terrence Wolfork and Courtney Howard at FVSU

HBCUs Use Federal Funding to Connect Students and Communities

Nichole Kang

Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

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How Higher Ed Institutions Are Using Built-In Generative AI Tools

Students work inside at computer lab at Pennsylvania State University

Reimagining Computer Labs for Today’s College Students

Eileen McGivney and Leanne Chukoskie, professors at Northeastern University

Spatial Computing Tech Gives Students Real-World Experience in Virtual Environments

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College IT Apprenticeships Provide Actionable Learning Experiences

Universities Invest in High Performance Computing to Support AI Education

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Cybersecurity Automation Helps Short-Staffed Higher Ed IT Departments Protect Data

Gaurav Shah, Director of Academic Technologies at Bentley University

Universities Migrate Research Computing to the Cloud

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30 Higher Ed IT Influencers to Follow in 2024

Aerial shot of the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech

University Buildings Work Smarter, Not Harder

Patricia Clay uses her desktop at an outdoor table

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Lets Users Connect from Anywhere

The IBM Quantum System One on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Universities Embrace Quantum Computing

Posed photograph of Ray Stanley on the Marian University campus

Identity and Access Management Solutions Bolster Higher Ed Security

Michael Mathews

How Higher Ed Taps Wi-Fi 6E to Expand Wireless Access

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Collegiate Esports Programs Serve as Recruitment and Retention Tools

The Ohio State University's Evan Derr and Jim Null seated inside Ohio Stadium.

AI-Driven Analytics Help Ohio State University Manage Stadium Crowds

Higher Ed Institutions Are Enhancing Accessibility with a Variety of Tech Tools

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