Maryland’s Department of Information Technology announced on Tuesday a new statewide cybersecurity and privacy policy that shifts the state away from its “trust but verify” model in favor of a zero trust framework.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott awarded a $149 million grant to Texas Tech University to support the development of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) testing site and make cybersecurity infrastructure enhancements, according to a press release from the governor’s office.

Philadelphia on Wednesday announced a new citywide air quality monitoring network designed to give residents real-time air quality information in every neighborhood.

The University of Kansas and the University of Central Florida have secured a $3.5 million federal grant to expand a national center helping educators navigate rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

Six states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are now fully approved under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Arielle Roth announced on Monday.

Butler University has named Carol Williams chief information officer (CIO) at the Indianapolis-based institution.

A survey of eight U.S. school districts by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that their deployments of assistive technologies to help students with disabilities are facing problems, including a lack of awareness of those products and services and the training required to use them.

Bryce Bailey has been named interim chief information security officer (CISO) for the state of Nebraska following more than a year’s service as deputy chief CISO for the state.

Virginia Union University Enterprises (VUUE) launched a joint venture with technology consulting firm MTX Group to design and deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-driven education technology aimed at improving student outcomes and career readiness, the university announced.

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has appointed Tony Sauerhoff interim executive director of the state agency and interim chief information officer (CIO) for the state.