Creating communities where everyone thrives

Higher education technology has the power to drive new levels of success for students, staff, faculty and researchers — from personalized support via AI assistants to digital experiences that connect those on and off campus. 

We partner with academic and technical leadership to maximize technology funding, uncover operational efficiencies, implement emerging technology and defend against cyber threats, all while modernizing higher education IT. 

See how we've helped higher education institutions use technology to create communities where everyone thrives. 

Developing a Data Platform to Generate Student Insights

Grand Valley State University engaged World Wide Technology to build a public cloud-based data platform to serve as the foundation for enterprise reporting and analytics.
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•Apr 1, 2024

WWT Helps University of Colorado Denver Create a 5G Lab

The lab will serve as the foundation for the university, public sector agencies and private companies to incubate and accelerate smart city use cases.
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•Mar 6, 2024

Using Machine Learning to Assist Radiation Oncology Treatment Ordering for Cancer Patients

Washington University School of Medicine and WWT collaborated to leverage machine learning (ML) to develop methods to predict radiation treatment plans for cancer patients.
Case Study
•Dec 7, 2023

University Data Center: Optimize Space With Modern Performance and Scalability

After years of steady enrollment growth, a major university needed to transfer its data center to a smaller location to make room for additional student residences.
Case Study
•Apr 25, 2022

Why WWT for higher education technology

Why WWT for higher education technology

Consulting Services

Our consultants help academic leaders align higher education technology to institutional goals, creating new opportunities for students, staff, faculty and researchers.

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Why WWT for higher education technology

Advanced Technology Center

Our Advanced Technology Center allows CIOs, CISOs and IT directors to compare and contrast leading higher education technology solutions.

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Why WWT for higher education technology

Strategic Resourcing

Our diverse pool of talent and customizable resourcing model enables institutions to extend their higher education IT capabilities, maintaining efficiency and productivity. 

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Why WWT for higher education technology

AI Proving Ground

Develop AI use cases, evaluate models, leverage reference architectures and more.

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Cyber Range

Close skills gaps and test your cybersecurity readiness before facing real-world attacks. 

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Labs and Learning

Develop new skills and knowledge with on-demand labs and learning paths.

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Driving higher education outcomes

Driving higher education outcomes

Deliver equitable and seamless experiences

Harmonize student experiences with modern, user-friendly systems and applications that support each unique education path.

Driving higher education outcomes

Inspire student success

Leverage data and predictive insights to support student engagement and retention, paving the way for successful alumni. 

Driving higher education outcomes

Build world-class research environments

Allow researchers to achieve breakthroughs faster by leveraging high-performance computing, AI/ML, secure data sharing and more.

Driving higher education outcomes

Unlock AI's potential

Navigate the world of AI to determine how to responsibly execute use cases that foster equity, inclusion and innovation.

Driving higher education outcomes

Streamline staff operations

Automate away tedious administrative tasks so staff can spend more time building human connections. 

Driving higher education outcomes

Protect critical data

Safeguard sensitive data across the entirety of the institution with robust identity and access management and zero trust architectures.

Watch experts discuss the latest higher education trends

The State of AI in Higher Education: Exploring Practical Applications and Low-risk Pathways to Adoption | Experts

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the board, higher education institutions are navigating how to leverage AI effectively and responsibly. In this episode of WWT Experts, principal advisor Janet McIllece and chief technology advisor Michael Sink discuss the current state of AI in higher education, examining its overall impact and exploring introductory use cases.
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•33:58
Oct 14, 2024

Using AI to Elevate the Student Experience in Higher Education | Experts

The student experience has become a top priority for colleges and universities as they strive to attract, engage and retain the next generation of learners. AI holds tremendous promise to simplify administrative processes for students and provide personalized assistance, but how can higher education institutions turn AI aspirations into real student outcomes? In this episode of WWT Experts, principal advisor Janet McIllece, and former WWT Intern, Thornton White III, explore the many facets of this question.
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•33:10
Oct 22, 2024

Balancing Innovation and Cybersecurity in Higher Education | Experts

Colleges and universities must maintain robust security controls as a growing number of cyber attackers set their sights on higher education systems and data. At the same time, academic environments must remain open and collaborative for innovation to flourish. In this episode of WWT Experts, Chief Technology Advisor Michael Sink and public sector CISO Bryan Liebert discuss how institutions can balance innovation and cybersecurity.
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•35:54
Oct 29, 2024

Pioneering AI in Higher Education: Lessons from Early Adopters | Experts

Colleges and universities are excited to use AI to enhance experiences for students and faculty, drive staff efficiencies and accelerate research. However, AI implementation can be tricky given the complex and decentralized nature of higher education environments. In this episode of WWT Experts, principal advisor Janet McIllece and chief technology advisor Michael Sink shine a spotlight on some of our higher education clients who are pioneering AI as early adopters.
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•32:57
Nov 4, 2024

Explore the latest higher education thought leadership

Top 5 Focus Areas for Higher Education in 2025

WWT's higher education strategy advisors offer some insight into top takeaways from the 2024 EDUCAUSE Top 10 and how institutions can think about innovations and direction for their tech environments.
Blog
•Jan 30, 2025

Securing the Future: Why a Whole-of-Enterprise Security Approach May Be Right for Your Organization

Blog
•Dec 16, 2024

The Rising Tide of GenAI in Higher Education

A look at how colleges and universities can harness generative AI (GenAI) — from use cases focused on student outcomes to practical implementation strategies.
Article
•Sep 18, 2024

Accelerating Cloud Adoption in the Public Sector

A framework for public sector institutions to overcome the most persistent barriers to cloud adoption.
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•Aug 19, 2024