Review: Box Facilitates Secure Collaboration Across Campus
Box’s cloud‑based content management platform now offers a full suite of collaboration tools, workflow automation, e‑signatures and AI‑driven features for universities. The service integrates with more than 1,500 SaaS applications, allowing seamless file sharing across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other ecosystems. Its zero‑trust security model encrypts data at rest and in transit, while administrators can master advanced capabilities after only a few days of training. Mobile apps let faculty and staff capture, edit and distribute content on the go, accelerating approval cycles.
Product Spotlight: Cisco Webex Desk Pro Will Make You Look Forward to Meetings
Cisco unveiled the Webex Desk Pro, a premium videoconferencing device aimed at higher‑education campuses. In a month‑long test of 25 meetings, 95% of participants noted clearer audio and video, and productivity rose noticeably. The Desk Pro combines 4K 120‑degree camera,...
Intentional Classroom Design Supports Modern Learning Environments
Intentional classroom design is reshaping K‑12 learning spaces by emphasizing acoustics, indoor air quality, natural light, and sustainability. Experts at FCA outline four strategies: acoustic zoning, improved ventilation and daylight, outdoor learning zones, and energy‑efficient systems. Each element is linked...
A Guide to the ADA Title II Accessibility Rule
The DOJ’s ADA Title II rule requires all public‑sector digital content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 24 2026, with a one‑year extension to April 26 2027 for entities serving under 50,000 residents. The regulation covers websites, mobile apps, online courses, and virtual events, directly...
The Connected Campus: A Secure, AI-Ready Digital Ecosystem for Higher Education
Higher education is moving beyond basic connectivity toward a fully integrated, AI‑ready digital ecosystem known as the connected campus. The model combines Wi‑Fi 7, cloud‑native microservices, zero‑trust and SASE security, and edge‑enabled IoT to deliver seamless learning, research, and operational experiences....
Case Western Reserve University Deploys Google Gemini
Case Western Reserve University rolled out Google Gemini across its campus in April 2025, offering a secure, no‑cost AI tool for faculty, staff, and students. The university paired the free Gemini for Education with paid Google AI Pro for Education...
Q&A: Old Dominion University Redefines AI Literacy Through MonarchSphere
Old Dominion University, in partnership with Google Public Sector, launched MonarchSphere, an AI incubator that embeds AI literacy across disciplines through real‑world use cases. The initiative bridges the gap between classroom theory and applied AI by connecting students, faculty, and...
Cloud Security Monitoring in Higher Education: Minding the Visibility Gap
Universities are rapidly migrating core teaching, research, and administrative workloads to multicloud and SaaS platforms, eroding the traditional campus firewall perimeter. Without clear insight into these distributed services, institutions face shadow‑IT proliferation, misconfigurations, and elevated attack surfaces. Experts from SANS,...
What IT and Academic Leaders Need to Know About Collegiate Esports
A new Voice of Intercollegiate Esports (VOICE) study provides the first large‑scale data on how collegiate esports programs affect student outcomes. Participants posted average GPAs above 3.3 and a 94.8% intent to graduate, with graduation rates hitting 85.9%, well above...
Applying AI Risk Frameworks in Higher Education: What IT Leaders Need to Know
Higher education IT leaders are adopting AI with cautious optimism, recognizing its potential to transform student services, research, and campus operations. However, many institutions lack clear visibility into where AI models run and what data they access, creating blind‑spot risks....
AI Tools to Reduce College Dropout Rates
Colleges are deploying artificial intelligence to curb a 30% college‑dropout rate by identifying at‑risk students early and delivering personalized support. Florida International University uses DataRobot’s machine‑learning suite to score each student’s retention probability, flagging anyone below a 70% threshold. Georgia...
Shadow Data in Higher Education: Governing Unsanctioned Data Before It Becomes a FERPA Problem
Higher education institutions are grappling with "shadow data"—information stored or shared outside sanctioned systems such as personal laptops, departmental drives, or unsanctioned cloud services. This hidden data layer threatens student privacy, weakens data quality, and creates compliance exposure under FERPA....
Determining the Roles Required for Effective AI Governance in Higher Ed
Universities are racing to formalize AI governance as generative tools permeate admissions, instruction, research, and operations. Institutions such as Austin Community College and Cornell have created interdisciplinary committees and senior roles—like a vice provost for AI strategy—to define policies, vet...
Campus Technology Is a Valuable Partner to Human Counterparts
Campus technology is evolving from a background utility to an active collaborator for students, faculty, and IT staff. AI-driven mentors and virtual‑reality simulations now provide real‑time feedback, while AI teaching assistants deliver 24/7 support, freeing instructors for higher‑value tasks. Modern...
Understanding Your Microsoft 365 Education Ecosystem for Smarter Campus IT Decisions
Higher education institutions are grappling with complex Microsoft 365 Education license environments, often mixing A1, A5, trial, and legacy tiers. Without clear visibility, schools incur overlapping costs and under‑utilize existing entitlements. CDW’s product manager Leticia Juarez emphasizes that rigorous assessments can reveal hidden...
