High-tech haven: The Spark at Washington State University
Designed to serve as a new “hub for innovation†on Washington State Univers.....»»
Slideshow: Rock out at the Newport and meet the man behind it
Maybe you head over to the Newport Music Hall every month or so to check out the new artists who come into town, or maybe you haven't been to the High Street spot since your days at Ohio State University. Whatever your relationship with the venue, w.....»»
Incoming Ohio State freshmen now armed with iPads, training as part of $11M tech initiative (Video)
On Monday, about 250 incoming freshmen got a high-tech present from Ohio State University during one of 25 two-day orientation sessions. The students each got an iPad pro and a lot of instruction. It's part of an $11 million Digital Flagship Initia.....»»
40 Under 40 2021: Jeff Whitworth
With a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Whitworth worked as the lead principal investigator on the Gate City Research Network, which is a high-speed network that connects UNCG and N.C. A&T State University to the scientific community......»»
Former Missouri secretary of state gets nod to lead Biden"s General Services Administration
The official has also held other roles in Washington, D.C., plus served as a strategic adviser to St. Louis-based LaunchCode, which operates a tech education and apprenticeship program in multiple locations, including Kansas City......»»
These Miami Valley universities have the best grad school programs
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of best graduate schools, and three Miami Valley universities rank among the nation's top offerings. Wright State University and the University of Dayton scored high marks across several academ.....»»
These high schools send the most students to the University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is among just a handful of local colleges whose undergraduate enrollment swelled in 2020 — and incoming freshmen from high schools across the state were key to the equation. That's according to the university's three-yea.....»»
Washington will receive 16% more vaccines in coming weeks
Hundreds of thousands of people in the state eligible to receive the vaccine haven’t yet, the governor says, because the federal government hasn’t provided enough doses yet......»»
Nonprofits face continued revenue declines, seek increased philanthropy in the year ahead
Nonprofits across the state struggled with revenue declines of about 29.5% on average in the spring, according to a survey by the University of Washington – and most said increased donations from foundations and individuals would be the best way to help......»»
States keep undercounting unemployment due to bad tech — the real numbers are even more shocking
Reuters Economists at Virginia Commonwealth University and Arizona State University believe 34 million American jobs have been lost since mid-March, millions more than of.....»»
Educators, aerospace industry team up for fighting pandemic locally
Three Wichita-based aerospace companies have joined Wichita State University and WSU Tech in an effort to create personal protective equipment for the medical community and first responders. The Ad Astra Coalition will be a joint effort between the s.....»»
Tech association hires new exec to lead in Southern Willamette Valley
The state's technology industry group hires former University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business program director to lead its Southern Willamette Valley initiative......»»
California developer planning 65-acre health sciences project in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho has long been known for its high-tech workforce, particularly those working at computer chip manufacturer Intel. But city officials and an out-of-state developer are hoping to make the City of Vision a hotspot for a different industry. .....»»
University merger plan in Florida "abandoned"
A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in the state House. House Speaker Jose Oliva told reporters the chamber “abandoned†the propos.....»»
Coronavirus update: 92,314 cases, 3,131 deaths, at least 107 sickened in the U.S.
A cluster of COVID-19 infections in Washington state, including the deaths of six people there, have put health care providers and companies with large U.S. workforces on high alert......»»
Coronavirus update: 91,313 cases, 3,118 deaths, at least 105 sickened in the U.S.
A cluster of COVID-19 infections in Washington state, including the deaths of six people there, have put health care providers and companies with large U.S. workforces on high alert......»»
Trump says Washington state coronavirus death was "medically high-risk" woman in late 50s
This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»
South Loop innovation project gets a major boost with $500M in state funding (PHOTOS)
In a move that is expected to bolster Chicago’s tech economy, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that he is releasing $500 million in state capital to fund the University of Illinois System’s Illinois Innovation Network and Discovery Partner.....»»
Back from trip, county commissioner says Ghana is an "untapped market" for local business community
Cruse said she plans to connect Wichita businesses — noting Wichita State University, WSU Tech, Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems and Global Aviation Technologies as examples — with opportunities she found in Ghana......»»
UH System schools attribute record-high enrollment to tech partnership
The University of Hawaii System saw record-high application and recruitment numbers over the past two years at two of its largest campuses; the University of Hawaii at Manoa and UH Hilo. Officials with the school say that the increase is largely a.....»»
Orlando Economic Partnership seeks state money for cash-strapped Bridg
A local high-tech manufacturer is turning to state funding as a way to alleviate a cash shortage. The public/private economic development group Orlando Economic Partnership's list of priorities for the 2020 legislative session, which started on Jan. .....»»