From an uncertain first step in academia to a coveted position in one of the technology industry's most competitive hardware engineering teams, Jacob Grinshpun’s journey unfolds as a testament to adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and the enduring value of community. As he packs for Seattle...
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As the digital fabric of higher education continues to evolve, the State University of New York at Fredonia is poised for a profound technological transformation. On May 28, the university will complete its migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365—a strategic shift that is expected to...
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Microsoft’s decision to offer free Office apps and Copilot AI to students for three months marks a significant evolution in the edtech landscape, signaling both the intensification of AI-driven learning aids and the firm’s commitment to capturing the next generation of productivity users. As...
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For college students in the United States navigating the demands of academic life, new technologies promise not only to lighten the load but to fundamentally reshape work and productivity. Microsoft has recently raised the bar with an ambitious move: US-based college students can now access a...
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Australia’s University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), a public research institution rapidly gaining recognition for its innovation, is embarking on an ambitious migration of its core infrastructure workloads to Microsoft Azure. This move, detailed in recent reports and official statements, marks...
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Microsoft 365 has firmly established itself as the productivity suite of choice for thousands of organizations, from academic institutions to multinational corporations. Its ubiquity owes much to continual innovation, seamless integration across devices, robust collaboration features, and an...
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Leveraging the digital transformation currently sweeping across higher education, the University of South Africa (UNISA) has established a strategic partnership with Microsoft to empower its students and academic staff. This initiative, focused on expanding access to Microsoft Learn and...
The University of the Sunshine Coast Embarks on a Cloud-First Digital Transformation with Microsoft Azure
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping the education sector, with universities under increased pressure to adopt advanced technologies to remain competitive, agile, and responsive to...
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If you’ve ever fantasized about living in the shadow of Table Mountain, surrounded by the kind of natural beauty usually reserved for desktop wallpapers, while also spending eight hours a day trying to figure out why a printer won’t connect to WiFi, then the role of IT Assistant in Cape Town may...
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If there’s one thing modern students have gotten used to, it’s the digital sprawl—the ever-growing accumulation of lecture notes, TikTok-laced group projects, PDFs of textbooks they’ll never read, and draft upon draft of resumes. All of it, until now, has found a cozy, free resting place in the...
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The world of higher education is in the thick of an AI revolution—one where line-by-line essay feedback, round-the-clock academic support, and campus-wide efficiency may finally be less wishful thinking and more real-world possibility. As students, faculty, and administrators yearn for...
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Emerging Perspectives: Student Insight and GenAI in Higher Education
Across campuses worldwide, discussions about the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in teaching have largely focused on educators' apprehensions and opportunities. However, recent findings from a...
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Purdue University Northwest is gearing up for a major IT transformation that promises to reshape digital collaboration and user experience across multiple campuses. The planned migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, set to take place in spring 2026, is more than just a...
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence in everyday learning is reshaping the very foundations of higher education. No longer are students simply accessing information—but actively co-creating knowledge in a dynamic partnership with intelligent systems. This transformation, known as the...
UC’s top digital strategist has been honored as the 2025 Ohio ORBIE Awards Enterprise CIO of the Year—a recognition that underscores a legacy of innovation, leadership, and transformative digital strategies in higher education. This accolade, awarded by the premier technology executive...
Microsoft 365 developers are making waves in digital transformation, and now a prestigious opportunity has emerged right in the heart of London. King’s College London is searching for a skilled Microsoft 365 Developer to help drive innovation within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and...
In an era where technological evolution drives every sector, higher education is not remaining untouched. BINUS University, a pioneering Indonesian institution celebrating 45 years of academic excellence, has taken a bold step toward the future by partnering with Microsoft to integrate advanced...
One would expect the University of Oxford, nearly a thousand years old and standing as one of the oldest English-speaking universities, to keep its traditions close to heart. However, Oxford isn't just resting on its laurels of historical grandeur. Nope—this ancient institution is boldly peering...
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According to a recent study by higher-education research company Student Monitor, more and more university and college students are buying up Apple laptops. Apple's growth in this lucrative market has led one analyst to question whether or not Microsoft is staying in touch with younger tech...
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