Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Leading the Charge: Delaware State University's Digital Evolution

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Leading the Charge: Delaware State University's Digital Evolution

Picture a university where the digital landscape is as dynamic as the students it serves—where every classroom is a gateway to global learning and every network is a fortress of security. At Delaware State University (DSU), this is not merely a dream but a realized vision, thanks to a bold digital transformation and a strategic partnership with Cisco. Overcoming Initial Challenges When Darrell McMillon joined DSU in 2020 as the Vice President and CIO, he…

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Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

A future defined by AI, hyper security, and constant change has brought into focus the importance of ensuring subsets of our world’s population aren’t left behind. We need to be diligent in bringing people along and to do this we are pursuing what we at Cisco can meaningfully influence – using our technology, our people, and our networks to help close the digital divide. Every individual has the right to thrive in our increasingly connected…

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Celebrating Juneteenth: A Call to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

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Celebrating Juneteenth: A Call to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a testament to our shared humanity. Let’s come together to honor the past, embrace the present, and build a future where every voice is heard and every talent shines. Following another successful Cisco Live! experience, I am still in awe of the many conversations I have had surrounding the importance of inclusion and pursuing purposeful work that builds business values. Reflecting on the importance of this upcoming Juneteenth…

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Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Co-innovating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

A future defined by AI, hyper security, and constant change has brought into focus the importance of ensuring subsets of our world’s population aren’t left behind. We need to be diligent in bringing people along and to do this we are pursuing what we at Cisco can meaningfully influence – using our technology, our people, and our networks to help close the digital divide. Every individual has the right to thrive in our increasingly connected…

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How HBCUs and Cisco Are Partnering to Provide Opportunities and Advancement for Students

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How HBCUs and Cisco Are Partnering to Provide Opportunities and Advancement for Students

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a critical role in higher education in the United States. Founded during Reconstruction, these institutions became a pathway for advancement and hope for Black students who were barred from attending most colleges and universities in the US. HBCUs were at the forefront of the civil rights movement, organizing protests and sit-ins and advocating for equal rights, and they continue to support their communities through their commitment to…

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