4K resolution—also known as ultra-high definition (UHD)—is a fast-growing technology, with use of 4K content expected to increase from around 10 percent today to almost 40 percent in 2020. It was a trending topic at the recent InfoComm and UBTech conferences in Las Vegas, where higher education leaders considered implementation strategies for 4K and other emerging audiovisual innovations. More...
8 college presidents on “the best leadership advice I’ve ever received”
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7 ways institutions can strengthen their digital learning strategy
When colleges and universities take a strategic approach to digital learning, and when they invest in designing and developing high-quality courses and programs, they are able to realize critical objectives, according to a new digital learning report from Arizona State University and The Boston Consulting Group. More...
The University of Washington will begin directly admitting computer science majors as freshmen
Computer science is such a fast-growing, popular major at the University of Washington (UW)’s Seattle campus that two-thirds of the freshmen and sophomores who apply don’t get in. More...
This one-year-old bioscience incubator is already a success
In its first year, Austin Community College’s (ACC) Bioscience Incubator (ABI) not only matched expectations, but exceeded them. More than 800 unique visitors from 10 countries toured the innovative space and more than 65 life science companies expressed interest in admission into ACC Bioscience Incubator. More...
3 ways technology has evolved the lecture
Interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) have become increasingly common in educational environments, thanks in part to the technology’s flexibility and ongoing evolution. IFPDs let us easily share information with more devices in more ways seemingly every day. More...
5 institutions making innovative moves
From "data science for all" to Build With Robots, universities are supporting initiatives and programs that bring innovative changes and experiences to their campuses. More...
We need to support foster youth in higher ed
Last month was National Foster Care Month, a time to highlight the role each of us can play in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. It’s a sobering fact to think that 400,000 children and youth are in foster care at any given time; in 2015, more than 670,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care. More...
The benefits of open source virtualization
While colleges and universities have a well-deserved reputation for being ahead of the curve in many areas, their willingness to be at the forefront of innovative technologies often flies under the radar. More...
Here’s how one university overhauled its mailroom and print services
The typical campus mailroom configuration in 2018 consists of a bank of hundreds, if not thousands, of mostly empty P.O. boxes, a desk for package pickup, and a long line of students waiting to be served. More...