Campus Technology News Update: 3 Texas Universities Accelerating Research-to-Market

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9/2/2014

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3 Texas Universities Will Work To Move Research into the Marketplace Quicker
Three Texas universities will share in a $3.75-million National Science Foundation grant intended to move academic research into the marketplace.
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Tech Start-Up Hosts Hackathon for Online Course Tools
A start-up company with an online application designed to allow people to create and publish interactive courses recently held a "Code for Education" night in its home town of San Francisco.
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University Center of Lake County Solves Print Management Headaches with Self-Serve Stations
University Center of Lake County (UCLC), a satellite campus facility serving 19 colleges and universities in Illinois, has made it easier for students, faculty and corporate visitors to access copy and print services, while reducing administrative overhead for its staff.
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Dropbox Drops Price, Ups Storage
Dropbox, the popular free and fee cloud storage service, has introduced a new Pro version that includes a remote wipe feature, enhancements to the sharing of files and a simplified price structure.
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Berea College To Help Kentucky Students Prep for College
High school students in Appalachia will get a boost up in their college aspirations through a partnership that will include the use of online college preparation resources. Kentucky's Berea College, recently named the "most affordable college" in the nation by Money magazine, is using grant money to work with high schoolers in five counties — Rockcastle, Estill, Jackson, Lee and Madison — in a program that emphasizes academic success, career preparation and a mentality for pursuing college.
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