A recent humor column in the University of Virginia’s Cavalier Daily newspaper takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the importance of declining balance and flex bucks on college campuses. The author describes a fictional casino set up by the University of Virginia...
In this episode of CampusIDNews Chats, ColorID’s Danny Smith discusses the evolving landscape of identity management systems in higher education. He describes his concept of "critical identity infrastructure," which encompasses credentials, reader infrastructure, and the software used to manage identities....
Higher education is facing a new reality. As enrollment numbers fluctuate and budgets contract, colleges and universities must either embrace data-driven decision-making or risk obsolescence. The implementation of sophisticated data analytics platforms has evolved from a mere advantage to an...
Community colleges serve nearly one-third of all undergraduates in the US, but ID and payment technology at two-year institutions has lagged traditional colleges and universities. One of the key challenges facing community colleges is delivering a seamless digital experience to...
While Amazon Just Walk Out technology seems to be succeeding in campus c-stores and stadiums, the retail giant has failed to make a go of it in its company-owned stores. Just Walk Out is a cashierless shopping solution that allows...
Computer vision and AI-driven checkout provider Mashgin added 50 new campus clients in 2024 and got students to class faster 3.5 million times. With a seven second transaction time, the company estimates that this saved students 30,000 hours of waiting in...
Shifting dynamics in the campus card industry was the focus of a recent interview with Adam McDonald, President of TouchNet. Industry consolidation, the growing demand for mobile IDs, and TouchNet's role in supporting an institution’s goals were key takeaways from...
Looking for a quick way to get up to speed on cards, credentials, transaction systems, and more? Have a staff member that could use a crash course in campus card operations? NACCU’s one-day, in-person “NACCU Near You” events could be...
As colleges and universities navigated the challenges of 2024, one tool that stood out for its versatility and transformative potential was the campus ID. Cards and credentials are key instruments in improving student experience, enhancing campus security, and streamlining business...
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Attn: friends in the biometrics space. Nominations close Friday for the annual Women in Biometrics Awards. Take five minutes to recognize a colleague or even yourself. http://WomenInBiometrics.com
Feb. 1 webinar explores how mobile ordering enhanced campus life, increased sales at UVA and Central Washington @Grubhub @CBORD
