New York University (NYU) announced on Oct. 23 the launch of the NYU Quantum Institute (NYUQI), a research hub that aims to unlock discoveries and applications of quantum information sciences.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) already exceeded enrollment predictions for its new online bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, which launched in the fall semester, and expects increased demand in the spring and fall of 2026, according to the university.
The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill plans to create a new academic school consolidating the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) and the School of Data Science and Society to strengthen the university’s role in applied technology, information, and data science teaching and research.
Syracuse University has launched a new partnership with Anthropic, an artificial intelligence research and safety company, to provide campuswide access to Claude for Education, an AI platform designed specifically for academic use.
Colgate University is introducing a new centralized digital portal aimed at simplifying access to campus systems and information for students, faculty, and staff.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online form will be available for students this fall, following months of beta testing.
The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and other federal partners, issued new guidance on Aug. 25 warning American colleges and universities about increasing foreign threats to academic research.
The Ohio State University has hired Rob Lowden as the university’s new chief information officer (CIO), according to updates provided by Lowden on his LinkedIn account.
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ) has become the new sponsor for Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) as part of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) program.
The University of Maryland (UMD) said it plans to use a recent $2.85 million gift from tech entrepreneur and UMD alumnus Brendan Iribe to launch the University of Maryland Computing Catalyst, a new initiative designed to expand opportunities in computing for both university students and K–12 learners.
