Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/source/edtechmagazine/https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachingGreat presentations are rarely about great slides. Instead, they come from instructors who connect naturally with students, maintain eye contact and keep technology from interrupting the learning experience. While presentation remotes have existed for years, most simply replace a keyboard’s arrow keys. Logitech's…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:32:07 GMTJohn Breeden IINewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposurehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposureQuantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security tools, prioritize threats based on potential financial impact and measure success in…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:26:22 GMTBuck Bell, Walt PowellNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edShifting applications to the cloud has been a decade-long success story. Now that the initial chaos and learning curve are in the rearview mirror, higher ed IT managers and administrators are looking at the bill and asking, “Am I paying too much?” Here’s what to find out. [end web only] 1. Where Is Our Money Going?…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:50 GMTJoel SnyderNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillingThe talent tension in higher ed has many dimensions. Attracting IT talent has been a long-standing challenge for a variety of reasons, including compensation, burnout due to workload demand and limited or unclear advancement pathways. As if those challenges weren’t enough, policy changes and enrollment trends have…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:05:16 GMTNori Barajas-MurphyNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changeEach year, the EDUCAUSE Top 10 report outlines the major trends, opportunities and challenges facing higher ed technology leaders, highlighting lessons learned from the year prior and forecasting what’s to come in the next year. The 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10 theme is the Age of Perpetual Change, spotlighting the pace of…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:06 GMTAmy McIntoshNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformThe concept of universities offering mental health resources to students isn’t new, but 24/7 online mental health platforms are gaining traction with higher education institutions. With these platforms, students can access remote resources whenever they need assistance. However, these tools introduce a challenge for…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:07 GMTAlexandra ShimallaNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/inside-unlvs-student-powered-security-operations-centerhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/inside-unlvs-student-powered-security-operations-centerIn the past, overburdened security professionals at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas started most semesters fielding Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices from companies complaining that students were illegally downloading music and movies. Because UNLV effectively operates as students’ internet service…Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:43:04 GMTCalvin HennickNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/higher-eds-path-advanced-cybersecurity-maturityhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/higher-eds-path-advanced-cybersecurity-maturityHigher education institutions face increasing pressure to strengthen cybersecurity while maintaining agility and cost-efficiency. IT leaders must move beyond reactive defense and toward operationalized maturity — creating systems that are resilient, scalable and audit-ready. Using guidance from the National Institute…Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:43:31 GMTNathan EddyNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/finding-right-disaster-recovery-strategy-higher-edhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/finding-right-disaster-recovery-strategy-higher-edAs higher education institutions prepare for unexpected events, from cyberattacks to unplanned downtime, disaster recovery is becoming a critical part of their survival. Having reliable, immutable backups is no longer just a matter of IT hygiene, it’s table stakes for operational continuity. Though colleges and…Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:44:46 GMTTeta AlimNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-colleges-are-using-technology-attract-students-campus-visitshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-colleges-are-using-technology-attract-students-campus-visitsProspective students and their families have been known to judge an institution based on first impressions. In fact, 86% of higher education enrollment leaders said campus visits are the defining factor in securing enrollment, with smaller schools relying on campus visits the most, according to the 2026 State of…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:48:12 GMTNancy Mann JacksonNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/why-right-infrastructure-higher-ed-ai-workloads-might-be-hybridhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/why-right-infrastructure-higher-ed-ai-workloads-might-be-hybridAs higher education institutions become more experienced with using artificial intelligence in their workflows, they are looking to optimize operations with the technology infrastructure that best meets their needs. For a growing number of colleges and universities, this means running AI workloads in hybrid…Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:43:40 GMTMatt McLaughlinNews