Higher-Education Technology News

All news articles from the CT editorial team, in chronological order.


Upper Iowa U To Offer Flexible Distance Learning College Credit Courses

In a partnership with higher education course provider StraighterLine, Upper Iowa University students will be able to access and complete online, self-paced or professor-led accredited courses at their own pace. The program is aimed at working adults, veterans, and active military personnel.

Epson Debuts PowerLite Projectors for Large Venues

Epson's latest release, designed for large venues, offers up to 5,200 lumens, full HD resolution, and a number of installation options.

Saint Joseph's U Boosts BYOD Support with Upgraded WiFi

Saint Joseph's University (SJU) in Philadelphia, PA, is in the midst of a massive overhaul of its WiFi network. The university has already deployed more than 100 new wireless access points (APs) and plans to install 150 more in the next few months.

Canon ProAV Compact Projectors Target Large Classrooms

Canon's new Pro AV Compact Installation LCOS projector series, debuting at InfoComm 2013, includes WUXGA and WXGA models that deliver outputs of 4,000 lumens or higher.



NC State's Hunt Library Ramps Up Storage and Computing Infrastructure

The James B. Hunt Jr. Library at North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus will implement a scale-out network-attached storage solution for its private cloud, virtual desktop, and virtual server infrastructure.

Youngstown State U Expands Usage of Student Retention Software

Youngstown State University is seeing quantifiable improvements in retention and grades for first and second year students two years after implementing a pilot program to test a pair of early alert applications.

Northern Arizona U Launches Online Competency Based Degree Programs

Northern Arizona University has launched a competency-based online degree program using a subscription model for tuition.

Internet2 and Microsoft Launch Direct Peering for Windows Azure and Office 365 Education

Internet2 and Microsoft have launched a new direct peering agreement to provide students, staff, and researchers at Internet2 member institutions with faster and more secure access to Windows Azure and Office 365 Education.

Panopto Updates Video Platform, Adds iOS App, Video-Capture Device

Panopto has released a new version of its video capture and management platform, which includes an iOS app and video-capture device.

Desktop Tool Aims to Help Academic Researchers Organize Scientific Data

Digital Science has released a desktop application designed to help academic researchers manage their scientific research project data.