It takes an AV/IT village--specifically, a collaboration between Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at UCLA. Check out this $4.3 million classroom modernization pilot.

Vizrt has launched four Campus Stadium Production Bundles designed to equip high schools and colleges in the United States with broadcast-quality sports solutions. Using the same live production tools used by sports broadcasters and professional media organizations, the bundles deliver a complete, integrated workflow for live switching, replays, and graphics, including ready-to-play big screen graphics templates.

A new safety app, Safe@UT, has debuted at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a panic button that instantly streams video to first responders. Responders will also be able to track the user's location. Panic buttons will also be in faculty offices and throughout the campus.

AI is increasingly being integrated into community colleges, offering the potential to bridge gaps between fragmented legacy systems and enable more dynamic, data-driven decision-making, Iris Palmer writes. By layering AI tools atop outdated student information and learning management systems, colleges can more effectively analyze data, track student outcomes, and proactively support learners. However, realizing these benefits requires clear objectives, strong governance, and careful planning, as many vendor promises have failed to materialize in the past. Palmer writes that with the right strategies, AI can help colleges modernize their infrastructure and better serve students.