Colleges and universities are investing in developing audio studios to meet the growing demand from career-minded students looking to master the latest studio technology, from the best microphones and mixing consoles to recording software.

Breakout sessions, networking, keynotes, the expo hall and the hotel experience top my list of must-do’s, says Kelly Walsh, CIO of The College of Westchester in New York.

All universities have a special duty to emphasize diversity and inclusion because we are educating the workforce and civic leaders of the next generation. Miami University's deliberate strategies have helped us integrate diversity and inclusion into every decision we make.

How to build sophisticated innovation centers (aka makerspaces or fab labs) will be the focus of a presentation at the upcoming UB Tech conference entitled "How to Develop a Makerspace that Supports a Thriving STEM Ecosystem."