The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has elevated Andy Ritter to chief information security officer (CISO), Ritter reported in a Feb. 5 posting to his LinkedIn account.
Bryce Bailey has been named interim chief information security officer (CISO) for the state of Nebraska following more than a year’s service as deputy chief CISO for the state.
After years of delays in deploying funding for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, lawmakers on Wednesday said the focus must shift from planning to construction, with “shovels in the ground” across the country.
Vanderbilt University expanded campuswide access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, formalizing a multi-tool approach to powering advancements in research, education, and operations, according to a university announcement.
Virginia Union University Enterprises (VUUE) launched a joint venture with technology consulting firm MTX Group to design and deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-driven education technology aimed at improving student outcomes and career readiness, the university announced.
The Department of Education awarded Wyoming and Iowa nearly $10 million in grant funding to use an online, data-driven approach to improve reading proficiency for struggling elementary students in rural areas.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has partnered with the Gates Foundation to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled learning collaborative, Learnvia, to support student educational experiences.
Michigan’s governor has appointed Kyle Guerrant acting director of the state’s Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB).
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has appointed Tony Sauerhoff interim executive director of the state agency and interim chief information officer (CIO) for the state.
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