Higher Education news and trends

Mia Share Raises $6.5 Million to Facilitate Digital Tuition Payments
Investments // February 12, 2024

Mia Share has raised $6.5 million in a seed round to grow its platform that streamlines digital payment options for trade and technical schools. The firm will use the new capital to add product features, onboard new users and expand its customer service team, Mia Share...

Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans
artificial intelligence // January 23, 2024

The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that as the technology matures and use cases continue to develop, AI is having impacting operations from the dean’s office to...

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
Safety and Security // January 18, 2024

The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift there is a pressing need to bolster security measures as the dual threats of physical violence and cyberattacks continues to...

Virtual Student IDs Enhance Connected Campus Experience With Added Security, Convenience
Digital Identity // January 08, 2024

The pandemic’s push towards online learning not only accelerated the integration of online payment platforms and cashless transactions in higher education but also catalyzed the broader transformation of the connected campus.  This shift has prompted colleges and universities to invest significantly in automation and advanced mobile systems,...

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Colleges and Universities Weave AI Into Lesson Plans

January 23, 2024
The story of artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education is about more than students using ChatGPT to write their term papers. Recent announcements show that as the technology matures and use cases continue to develop, AI is having impacting operations from the dean’s office to the financial aid office. “We felt there was a workforce […]

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus

January 18, 2024
The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift there is a pressing need...

Tech Shifts Student Loan Conversation From Loans to Installment Payments

August 31, 2023
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to block the federal student loan forgiveness plan, many of Generation Z’s recent college graduates will make their first student loan repayment...

Automating Digital Identity Boosts Business Satisfaction With Fraud Tools

November 01, 2022
Corporate fraud and corruption have risen since 2020, as the digital transformation that accompanied the pandemic opened new opportunities. New channels for workflows have left companies playing catch-up with oversight...

Quick Reads
Business Schools Add AI to Curriculum

April 03, 2024
Business schools are reportedly teaching students to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a tool like a calculator. They are encouraging students to use the technology for a variety of applications they will encounter in the workplace, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (April 3). Schools are doing so at a time when the percentage of […]

Mia Share Raises $6.5 Million to Facilitate Digital Tuition Payments

February 12, 2024
Mia Share has raised $6.5 million in a seed round to grow its platform that streamlines digital payment options for trade and technical schools. The firm will use the new capital...

Biden Administration Unveils Student Loan Repayment Plan

August 22, 2023
The Biden Administration has unveiled a student loan repayment initiative that is set to benefit over 20 million borrowers. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan introduces an income-driven...

Higher Education Aims To Reduce Costs Amid Pandemic

July 22, 2020
Institutions of higher education are taking strong measures to stay on an even keel as they encounter less state funding, decreased contributions and a falling number of students. Some of...