Topic: higher education
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Monroe University Data Breach Impacts 320,000 People
A December 2024 cyberattack at Monroe University compromised sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and medical records, of over 320,000 individuals. The university is notifying affected parties and offering a year of free credit monitoring, following a review that concluded i...
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Extreme Unleashes Wi-Fi 7: Faster, Smarter, Secure Global Connectivity
Extreme Networks' Wi-Fi 7 solutions deliver faster speeds, greater reliability, and enhanced efficiency, benefiting diverse organizations like universities, healthcare providers, and entertainment venues. Key features include dual IoT radios, PoE failover, and always-on encryption, which reduce e...
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Africa Tech Festival 2025: Cape Town Hosts Top Digital Innovators
Cape Town will host the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival from November 11-13, 2025, featuring discussions on telecommunications, cybersecurity, and sustainable ICT, and expecting over 15,000 attendees. The city is a leading African tech hub with over 60% of South Africa's startups, supported by s...
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Trump's H-1B Fee: More Than Immigration, It's About Loyalty
Trump's H-1B visa policy grants the administration significant discretionary power to exempt companies or sectors from restrictions, suggesting it is more about influence than immigration reform. The policy pressures major tech, finance, and academic institutions to offer political favors or supp...
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H-1B Visa Loophole: How Startups Are Losing Top Talent
New H-1B visa regulations implement a wage-based selection process that disadvantages startups by favoring established corporations in attracting international talent. A loophole exempts about 80% of H-1B applicants from a $10,000 government fee, reducing costs for large companies but posing a fi...
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The Man Betting His Fortune on AI and Bill Belichick
UNC-Chapel Hill is making AI the central pillar of its future strategy under Chancellor Lee Roberts, who emphasizes that graduates must be proficient in AI to meet real-world demands. Despite facing challenges like federal funding cuts, faculty dissent, and a struggling football program, Roberts ...
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AI's Impact on Tech: Why Entry-Level Developer Jobs Are Shrinking
Artificial intelligence is reshaping employment patterns, particularly reducing entry-level opportunities in tech fields like software development due to automation and efficiency priorities. Younger tech workers, especially those aged 22-25, have seen significant job declines, with employment ra...
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Higher Ed Data Reveals SEO & AI Search Insights
AI-driven search summaries have not replaced SEO but added a critical new layer, requiring brands to win visibility both in organic rankings and within AI-generated answers, which now shape user trust and decision-making early in the journey. Research shows a strategic gap where most organization...
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Baker University Data Breach Exposes 53,000 People in 2024
A data breach at Baker University compromised the sensitive personal information of over 53,000 individuals, including Social Security numbers, financial details, and medical records. The university discovered unauthorized network access in December 2024 and is offering credit monitoring, but has...
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