Education

Drew University Launches New College To Expand Access And Personalize Higher Education

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 10, 2025

Drew University has announced the launch of a new college designed to transform the way students engage with higher education. The new college will enable students to follow individualized learning pathways supported by emerging technologies, helping them prepare for personal, professional, and civic growth. It will join the College of Liberal Arts, the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and the Drew Theological School in offering expanded academic opportunities for a wide range of learners, including high school students, working adults seeking new skills, and those pursuing advanced degrees.

University Of Georgia: Dan Geller Named Director Of Innovation Gateway Startup Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 8, 2025

Innovation Gateway at the University of Georgia has appointed Dan Geller as the new director of its Innovation Gateway Startup Program. Geller assumed the role on October 1 after serving as assistant director since 2020.

Fibarcode: University Of Michigan Spin Out Secures $1.6 Million NSF Fast-Track Grant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

A University of Michigan startup is working to address one of the most persistent challenges in the apparel and textiles industry: accurately identifying, sorting, and authenticating clothing throughout its life cycle. Fibarcode, founded in 2024, is advancing a new approach that embeds permanent identification codes directly into fabrics using photonic fibers. The company has received approximately $1.6 million through a National Science Foundation Small Business Technology Transfer Fast-Track grant to launch its first pilot program and build commercial partnerships.

UW-Green Bay Launches gBETA Accelerator Program In Partnership With gener8tor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation have partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor to launch the inaugural gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator program. The initiative is designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs across Northeast Wisconsin, with a focus on building a stronger regional innovation ecosystem.

Howard University Receives $80 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

Howard University has received a historic $80 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the most significant donations in the university’s history. This latest contribution brings Scott’s total gifts to Howard to $132 million, following earlier donations of $40 million in 2020 and $12 million in 2023. The new investment will support both Howard University and the Howard University College of Medicine, accelerating the institution’s mission to drive research, innovation, and student success.

Atlanta University Center Consortium And Mastercard Launch National Data Challenge To Advance Inclusive Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 4, 2025

The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) has partnered with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to launch the 2025 Mastercard Data Challenge, a nationwide competition aimed at empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to harness data science for social impact.