Laura Ascione, Author at eCampus News

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Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

The future of cybersecurity and privacy

October 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Higher-ed cybersecurity and privacy professionals must determine what needs to be done to keep institutions and students safe and secure.

As learning becomes more connected, a new report details emerging cybersecurity challenges and outlines how higher-ed IT leaders strive to maintain privacy and keep institutions and students safe.

Campus Innovation

The top 10 most innovative U.S. schools

October 10, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Innovative U.S. schools are making headway in transforming campus operations, student life, and technology integration.

Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases its annual college rankings list, and while much fanfare is paid to the overall rankings, smaller subsets deserve attention of…

Live @ EDUCAUSE 2024

How to Maximize Your EDUCAUSE24 Experience

October 11, 2024October 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Hosted in San Antonio, Texas this year, the EDUCAUSE 2024 Annual Conference runs from October 21-24. During that time, attendees ... Read more

Live @ EDUCAUSE 2024

Add Some AI Extras

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report uncovers CISO perceptions on AI threats, ethical hacking, and the expertise needed to address the cybersecurity skills gap.

As higher ed hopes to harness AI’s power, pre-conference sessions focus on implementing AI-powered innovations AI has cemented its role ... Read more

AI in Education

AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning

October 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As AI becomes a part of every industry, students are mastering how to incorporate it into their research and learning.

A new AI use guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is intended to help guide college students as they move through education in a…

AI in Education

Just 12 percent of faculty use AI for instruction

October 7, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report spotlights the role of AI in supporting faculty teaching practices proven to positively impact student persistence and success.

Although ChatGPT debuted nearly two years ago, just 12 percent of instructors say they use generative AI on a daily basis to support their teaching practice, according to…

Ransomware

Cyberattacks are on the rise in the education sector

October 4, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Education institutions are seeing an alarming increase in cyberattacks compared to last year, according to a new cybersecurity report.

Seventy-seven percent of organizations in the education sector spotted a cyberattack on their infrastructure within the last 12 months--up from 69 percent in 2023, according to a new…

Policy

EDUCAUSE 2024: Know before you go

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As you prepare for EDUCAUSE 2024, here are some sessions, events, and other facts that can help you plan your time in San Antonio.

The EDUCAUSE 2024 Annual Conference lands in San Antonio, Texas in October and brings together higher-education professionals and technology providers from around the world to network, share ideas,…

Policy

Investing in tech infrastructure at HBCUs can boost completion rates

September 30, 2024 by Laura Ascione

HBCUs and other historically under-resourced institutions must have financial needs met in terms of digital learning and tech infrastructure.

State policymakers should work to close longstanding gaps in state funding for HBCUs, according to a new report highlighting the crucial link between technology investments and student success…

Career Readiness

Why do some recent grads want to be micromanaged at work?

September 20, 2024 by Laura Ascione

As recent grads enter the workforce, their path to success is less clear to them, and they may be scared to make mistakes.

Twenty percent of recent college graduates say they would like to be micromanaged by their supervisors, according to a new survey from Intelligent.com.

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