Stories & Articles
Pages that focus on storytelling or personal documentation of experiences.
Explore the rise of wearable computing and its inevitable integration into campus life. This article reflects on emerging tech trends and their transformative potential in higher education.
MOOCs promised to democratize education, but their impact may be limited to those who already have access. This article explores the evolving role of online learning and the challenges facing its future.
As mobile technology rapidly evolves, traditional device control strategies are becoming obsolete. This article explores the challenges higher education faces in adapting to a diverse and expanding mobile ecosystem.
As students bring more devices to campus, university wireless networks face a modern-day tragedy of the commons. Discover how unchecked digital demand strains shared resources and what it means for connectivity and IT planning.
Explore how the Four C’s—Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity—shape the foundation of effective technology services in student affairs. This article highlights the essential skills driving innovation and success across campus IT initiatives.
With a student body of 50,000, unexpected crises—from hospitalizations to apartment fires—can strike at any time. This article highlights how Technology Services supports students through disruptive events that often go unseen.
Texas A&M explores the future of campus email with pilot programs for Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office 365. This article compares cloud-based options and their implications for flexibility, security, and integration across university services.
Student Research Week celebrates Aggie students’ real-world research through competitions and guest speakers. Behind the scenes, Technology Services plays a vital role in supporting over 1,000 participants with a revamped registration system and responsive IT solutions.
Assigning over 7,750 students to fewer than 7,450 residential spaces is a logistical puzzle that Residence Life tackles each year. Discover how Technology Services partnered with Student Affairs to build a new housing assignment tool that streamlines the process and adapts to evolving campus needs.
Texas A&M’s mobile strategy ranks among the top three in higher education, setting a benchmark for digital engagement. Learn how the university’s commitment to mobile support earned national recognition and shaped a gold standard for student services.