Stories & Articles
Pages that focus on storytelling or personal documentation of experiences.
Digital Poets celebrates the wizardry of student developers at Texas A&M, spotlighting their innovative solutions from hackathons to real-world applications. From food-sharing tools to financial behavior simulations, these tech-savvy creators blend data, domain knowledge, and community impact.
Master the art of file sharing and collaboration with Google Drive through tailored training for Student Affairs staff. Learn how to integrate Drive with Outlook and Teams, and explore curated LinkedIn Learning courses to boost your productivity at your own pace.
Inspired by the iconic Casablanca quote, this article explores the expansive video security system across Student Affairs, now boasting over 900 cameras. Discover how modern surveillance blends technology and improvisation to enhance campus safety.
DoIT’s “Always On” VPN makes remote work seamless, secure, and as reliable as being in the office. Just like takeout food, your tech tools should travel well—this guide ensures your digital workspace is ready to go wherever you are.
From stargazing in Wakita, Oklahoma to guiding technology at Texas A&M, Mark Lacy’s journey is one of curiosity and leadership. Discover how his passion for science and service has made him a standout in Student Affairs.
Freshman Leadership Organizations (FLOs) at Texas A&M are thriving, with application numbers breaking records year after year. Discover how these groups are helping students feel connected and engaged—even in a virtual world.
From six cadets in 1876 to thousands today, Texas A&M’s student intake process has come a long way. This article reflects on the university’s evolution and how technology continues to improve the student experience.
Technology Services – Student Affairs ensures that student-facing services remain accessible 24/7, even after staff have gone home. With over 70 custom and vendor-supported applications hosted on secure servers, the team keeps operations running smoothly around the clock.
Faced with the challenge of safely hosting 27,000 students and families for in-person New Student Conferences, NSFP partnered with Technology Services – Student Affairs to develop a custom session selection system. By decoding the problem and bypassing off-the-shelf solutions, the team created a scalable, AIS-integrated platform in under a month to manage capacity and streamline check-ins.
This course explains why WordPress site speed matters and teaches you how to measure, diagnose, and fix common performance issues. It covers practical optimization techniques for hosting, media, plugins, databases, and caching to create faster, more efficient websites.