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After transitioning from Fairfield University’s leader of enterprise systems to director of IT strategy and enterprise architecture for the state of Connecticut, Armstrong will return to higher-ed leadership in January. -
To prevent students from relying on artificial intelligence to write and do homework for them, many professors are returning to pre-technology assessments and having students finish essays in class.
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A new online course aims to train instructors on how to incorporate a growth mindset into existing teaching practices, as it can positively impact student experience and outcomes.
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The Arizona-based IT training provider has added hybrid training courses for careers in cybersecurity and network engineering, with live instruction, online study groups, one-on-one conferencing and career coaching.
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Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce will use a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for short- and longer-term training in IT, cybersecurity or manufacturing, and job placement after completion.
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The Illinois college, which opened in 1865, said recent financial troubles and projected enrollment shortfalls were exacerbated by a ransomware attack last semester that rendered systems inoperable.
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Officials from Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Institute of Technology and Rogue Community College say higher education institutions must interact and work with communities to meet changes in regional economies.
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The private liberal arts college in Maine plans to invest at least $100 million in infrastructure over the next 15 years, including in solar and hydropower to generate 100 percent of electricity needs on campus.
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The new Center for Technology and Innovation will challenge students to study drones and develop safe and efficient ways to transport vital medical resources, such as vaccines and organisms.
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The Ohio institution has chosen Stephen Williams to lead an effort by ARCTOS Technology Solutions to implement smart manufacturing technologies and training for Ohio colleges and businesses.
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More than a year after Iowa State University opened an e-sports gaming room, the facility has seen a spike in popularity, and the University of Iowa is planning its own 2,700-square-foot lounge in the Iowa Memorial Union.
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Virtual and augmented reality tools are gaining traction in both K-12 and higher-ed institutions, but experts say more planning and collaboration are needed to make the content practical and useful.
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An intergovernmental agreement gives Southern Oregon University access to basic directory information for high school students of Medford School District for purposes of sharing enrollment guidance and opportunities.
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With a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Owensboro Community & Technical College in Kentucky will give students opportunities to acquire skills and stackable credentials within the industry.
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The California-based energy utility's annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program will give 20 scholarships of $10,000 each and 20 awards of $2,500 each based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
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In 2024, California Institute of Technology in Pasadena will open the Resnick Sustainability Center that will provide equipment and resources for fields such as solar science, climate science, energy and biofuels.
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The Georgia technical college last week hosted industry representatives and nearly 100 students from nearby high schools for a tour, a glimpse at innovative technologies involved with programs, and a panel discussion.
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Institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of Missouri are leading projects with community partners to expand high-speed Internet access.
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With the largest donation in Stanford's history, venture capitalist John Doerr and his wife, Ann, have provided the means for a new school that will partner with organizations around the world for research and solutions.
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The school will collaborate with Microsoft to study the use of simulation to inform decision-making, digital enterprise and field experimentation, and educational and operational uses for cloud-enhanced networks.
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Allison Garrett, chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, said the state isn't producing enough college-educated computer engineers and scientists who can build, code, program and repair technology.
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