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FEATURES

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

Cloud Phone Solutions Modernize Communications in Higher Ed

A team of IT employees at the Universities of Wisconsin pose for a photo.

Universities Consolidate Multiple Productivity Suites

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

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

Collage of 2024 HiEd Influencers

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

Managed Vs. Professional IT Services: How They Support Campus Reopening Plans

Managed Vs. Professional IT Services: How They Support Campus Reopening Plans

Online Learning Increases College Access for Underserved Native American Students

Online Learning Increases College Access for Underserved Native American Students

How the University of Central Florida Successfully Administered COVID-19 Vaccines to Thousands

How the University of Central Florida Successfully Administered COVID-19 Vaccines to Thousands

To Improve Higher Ed Data Security, Address These Risks in Research Projects

To Improve Higher Ed Data Security, Address These Risks in Research Projects

5G on the Higher Ed Horizon

5G on the Higher Ed Horizon

Making hybrid learning happen

Making Hybrid Learning Happen in Higher Ed

John Rathje, CIO and Vice President for IT, Kent State University

Building Higher Ed Networks That Are Ready for Anything

COVID-19 Has Altered Student Expectations for Data Privacy

COVID-19 Has Altered Student Expectations for Data Privacy

Higher Education Gets a Crash Course in Online Event Planning

Higher Education Gets a Crash Course in Online Event Planning

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