Bradley University Collaborates with T-Mobile and Apple to Fully Launch Digitally Connected Campus Initiative
2024年8月20日 - 1:30AM
Bradley University has collaborated with T-Mobile to establish a
student-centric, Digitally Connected Campus, powered by T-Mobile’s
5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS). As part of this initiative,
all full-time Bradley students, faculty and certain student-facing
staff members are receiving iPad (10th generation) connected to a
T-Mobile data plan with hotspot capabilities, with a
Bradley-branded keyboard case.
Students can pick up their new devices and celebrate with
T-Mobile on August 19 and Tuesday, August 20.
T-Mobile has invested in broader network infrastructure on
Bradley’s campus that delivers coverage to areas that previously
had no cell reception. T-Mobile 5G ANS allows Bradley to utilize a
5G hybrid network that improves on existing infrastructure by
providing faster speeds, lower latency and dedicated reliability to
enrich Bradley’s learning environment and create an ecosystem
supportive of academic and operational innovation.
"We are thrilled to utilize iPad and T-Mobile's 5G ANS both
inside and outside the classroom. This will support our talented
faculty and staff in their continuous efforts to create a highly
supportive and innovative learning environment,” said Barbra Kerns,
Ph.D., Chief Information Officer for Bradley University and
institutional lead for the Digitally Connected Campus initiative.
“The Digitally Connected Campus initiative gives Bradley the
potential to become a true leader in modern higher education.”
Each iPad has been enabled with education and creativity apps,
giving students, faculty and staff the ability to leverage Apple’s
deep expertise in education to offer training sessions and set best
practices to generate truly impactful outcomes across campus.
Nationwide, nearly one in five households don’t have
connectivity and that digital divide in higher education creates
significant disadvantages for students. This new initiative will
help bridge that gap and improve Bradley’s capacity to provide an
equitable educational experience.
"We are proud that T-Mobile has chosen Bradley University to
launch this premier educational initiative," said Jon Michael,
Interim President of Bradley University. "By equipping students
with iPad and unlimited T-Mobile data plans, we are confident that
Bradley can set itself apart by fostering a genuine sense of
community and belonging through unparalleled digital access."
Students using T-Mobile’s 5G network through their Digitally
Connected Campus iPad will experience significantly improved
connectivity and communications. As part of the campus 5G upgrades,
multiple buildings that previously did not have 5G connectivity now
do. And with speeds 10 times faster than 4G, faculty and staff can
incorporate iPad and the 5G capabilities into their programs,
courses and experiences in and out of the classroom.
For more information about the Digitally Connected Campus, click
here.
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Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in
Peoria, Ill., offering students a personalized, transformative
experience to prepare them for future success. With more than 100
programs, a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, and guaranteed
experiential learning opportunities for 100% of students, Bradley
provides an individualized hands-on education with nationally
recognized faculty. Bradley offers comprehensive undergraduate and
graduate academic programs including business, communication,
education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts
and sciences, and technology.
Libby Derry
Bradley University
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lderry@bradley.edu