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As part of IBM’s Cyber Campus initiative, a private university in Florida will open a 1,500-square-foot cyber range facility to give cybersecurity and IT students practice in a simulated environment. -
The National Science Foundation's new FINDERS Foundry initiative will fund up to $8.5 million in research by higher education institutions, nonprofits and government entities to solve problems in education.
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A pilot program launching at Chillicothe Correctional Institution in Ohio brings iPad-based technical education to incarcerated residents through video instruction and training on industry-specific software.
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The Microsoft Elevate Washington initiative aims to close gaps in access to artificial intelligence tools and training across Washington state with free access to Copilot Studio and professional development resources.
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Nearly all students and faculty at historically Black colleges and universities are experimenting with AI, yet fewer than half of those institutions have formal strategies.
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As part of the federal government's emphasis on short-term training and industry credentials, a workforce grant will help Springfield Technical Community College will train 120 people for jobs in IT or cybersecurity.
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Co-hosted by the American Public University System and Rasmussen University, the 2025 Nationwide Virtual Career Fair will offer online access to employers in technology and other high-growth industries.
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The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance has restored limited access to education savings accounts after an unspecified incident last week, which authorities are still investigating.
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Artificial intelligence tools need at least as much scrutiny as social media. They risk opening the door to a decline in students’ critical thinking skills and giving too much power to technology rather than teachers.
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The University of Colorado Boulder launched a free mobile app for students, faculty and staff that can send emergency alerts and connect with local dispatch, mental health assistance and campus reporting services.
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Grants through the Maryland Department of Labor will support programs at colleges, nonprofits and other training providers to prepare workers for both technical and non-technical jobs in cybersecurity.
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Leaders in science, technology, engineering and math are seeking ways to support women as a way of addressing a chronic retention problem: Compared with other professions, women tend to drop out of STEM at a higher rate.
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Programs like Purdue's DIAL Ventures and Iowa State University's Start Something connect students with corporate partners or startups in emerging areas like soil analytics and drone pesticide application.
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The online arm of Colorado State University has teamed up with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers to train more broadband infrastructure professionals, aiming to bridge the digital divide in the state.
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The online learning platform Udemy has seen a fivefold increase in AI-related enrollments this year, but some experts warn against falling for hype that frames AI as a quick fix for issues in education and the workforce.
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Websites and IT systems for the state's college-scholarship program and education savings account program are not working due to an unspecified technology disruption.
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The first time Waterbury Fire Department in Connecticut conducted its EMT exam on computers, an investigation found seven of 13 cadets had taken advantage of the technology and lax supervision to cheat.
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The Georgia Fintech Academy, a partnership between the University System of Georgia and some of the world’s largest payments companies, says it has served more than 10,000 students since it was established in 2018.
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In paying $875,000 to settle a lawsuit over whistleblower allegations about broken cybersecurity rules, Georgia Tech denied wrongdoing and said there were no data leaks or breaches of information.
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Through the AWS Machine Learning University Educator Enablement Program, Tuskegee students will work with large language models and faculty will receive specific training for incorporating the coursework.
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The $15 million cleanroom simulator at Onondaga Community College has opened to train students for jobs at Micron Technology as well as for other tech industries.
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