Here’s how tech can solve higher-ed’s pressing challenges by Laura Devaney, Director of News, K-12 and Higher Education.

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Laura Devaney inform, "In this week's news, how one school beat the textbook dilemma; a new cybersecurity talent pipeline; how corporate funding might help students use real-world data; and ASU receives a $10M grant from NASA." 

Catch up on the most compelling higher-ed news stories you may have missed this week. 

Each Friday, Laura Devaney will be bringing you a recap of some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. 

I can’t fit all of our news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eCampusNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed. 

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In this week’s news:
 
How one school beat the textbook dilemma
With more and more students opting not to purchase textbooks for class, Illinois College had to find a solution.
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Universities joining this new, massive talent pipeline
Two Silicon Valley cybersecurity companies are independently calling for more personnel and more university collaboration to battle cybercrime in an era when launching a ransomware attack requires little more than a credit card.
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Can corporate funding help connect students to data?
Universities are partnering with the private sector to fund research and expose students to real-world challenges.
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ASU receives $10M NASA grant for science courseware
Arizona State University has received a $10.18 million grant from NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Education Community to develop next-generation digital learning experiences that incorporate NASA science content.
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Source: eCampus News