Student Data Security
The latest Student Data Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Baylor Career Center Rolls Out Microsoft Copilot Agents for Resume and Interview Coaching
Baylor University’s Career Center has deployed three purpose-built Microsoft Copilot agents to handle resume critiques, mock interview practice, and career path discovery, marking one of the most...
Microsoft Unveils Free Copilot for Students at White House AI Education Summit
Starting this fall, U.S. college students can claim a 12-month free subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal—including the Copilot AI assistant—following a high-profile White House dinner where...
Microsoft Gives Every U.S. College Student Free Access to Copilot-Infused Microsoft 365 for 12 Months
Microsoft is putting its AI assistant directly into the hands of millions of U.S. college students, free of charge. At the September 4, 2025, White House AI Education Task Force meeting, the company...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Now Open to Students 13+, with Privacy at Its Core
Microsoft has flipped the switch on access to generative AI for millions of K-12 students, officially rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for learners aged 13 and up. The move, effective...
Google Gemini Pro Goes Free for Students, Microsoft Opens Copilot to Teens: The AI Education War Heats Up
Microsoft and Google have drawn new battle lines in the classroom, rolling out aggressive generative AI programs that could reshape how millions of students learn. In a flurry of recent...
Datalink Networks Launches Nationwide Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring Program for SMBs
Datalink Networks has recently launched a nationwide Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring Program, marking a significant advancement for security-conscious organizations, particularly within regulated...
Securing Educational Data: CEWA’s Deployment of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
As educational institutions undergo rapid digital transformation, the imperative to safeguard sensitive student and staff data has never been more pronounced. The Catholic Education Western Australia...
MSU Denver's Major OS Upgrade: Boosting Security & Compatibility for Campus Tech
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is embarking on a transformative technology initiative, rolling out comprehensive operating system upgrades across its campus infrastructure. This...
Copilot Free Trial: 3 Months of AI-Powered Writing & Research Tools for Students
As student life in the United States grows ever more intertwined with technology, Microsoft's latest offer marks a turning point in the AI-education landscape. The announcement of a complimentary...
IU's Comprehensive Tech Overhaul: AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation in Higher Ed
As the spring semester draws to a close, Indiana University (IU) is rolling out a sweeping suite of technology initiatives that signal a fundamental shift in how higher education institutions...
Protecting Your Data Before Indiana University Account Deactivation: A Comprehensive Guide
Graduation signifies a monumental achievement in a student's life, but it also brings significant changes to access to essential digital resources. At Indiana University (IU), students' computing...
How Microsoft Copilot Chat Agents Are Transforming Education with AI
The classroom of today bears little resemblance to its predecessors, not just in its physical tools but in the very fabric of its pedagogical approach, where artificial intelligence is rapidly...