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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.

The Latest (Fall 2024)

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

For most, quantum computing is the future. But for a few select colleges, the future is now.

Learn what’s behind quantum initiatives at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Maryland and Howard University, and discover what the next few years could bring.

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Implementing an IAM solution is sure to elicit a collective groan, but in an age of frequent ransomware attacks, the benefits could be enormous.

Find out how Marian University and the University of Notre Dame introduced IAM in a way that kept users and IT happy.

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The primary benefits of Wi-Fi 6E are tailor-made for maximizing connectivity on a busy college campus.

That’s why places like Oral Roberts University, the University of Richmond and the University of Missouri System have leapt into large-scale network modernization projects.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Higher Ed Institutions Are Enhancing Accessibility with a Variety of Tech Tools
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How Colleges Leverage Data to Retain Students as the Enrollment Cliff Looms

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Universities Harness the Cloud for Digital Archives
Heath Price and Kirsten Turner, photographed at the University of Kentucky

Computing Device Programs Pave the Way to Digital Equity
Jon Bannan, Director of User Support Services at The College of New Jersey

Integrated Audio Solutions Enable Hybrid Learning in Higher Education
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Universities Use Video Walls as Storytelling Tools
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Higher Ed Institutions Embrace Remote Work Policies
Dan Wood

How Universities Handle Device Procurement Amid Supply Chain Woes
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Integrating IT Operations When Colleges Merge
Portrait of Maurice Tyler, Bowie State University

Eliminating Gaps in Physical Security Coverage to Improve Campus Safety
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