Appademy Awards 2026: Celebrating the Best Digital Campus Experiences
Each year, the Appademy Awards recognize colleges and universities that are transforming the digital campus through innovative higher education mobile apps, campus experience platforms, and student engagement software. From powerful campus apps and student portals to mobile-first campus strategies and AI-driven engagement, these institutions are redefining how students, faculty, and staff connect with their campus. […]
Illinois State University and Modo to Preview New AI-Driven Campus Experience at HEUG Alliance
Modo, a leader in unified digital campus technology for higher education, today announced that Illinois State University (ISU) and Modo will preview a new AI-driven student experience at the HEUG Alliance Conference, March 8–11, 2026, in Orlando, FL, at Modo’s Booth #600.
Unified Digital Experience Platform vs Portal-First Tools: A Mobile-First Guide for Higher Ed
For more than a decade, colleges and universities have invested heavily in digital experience platforms (often called digital engagement platforms) to simplify access to information and services. The goal has always been the same: make it easier for students, faculty, and staff to navigate campus life. But the way people actually use digital experiences has […]
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UT Arlington Improves Student Retention by 2% with a Unified Campus App & Portal
At the University of Texas at Arlington, digital experience is a student success strategy. By launching MyUTA—a unified mobile and desktop experience—UTA centralized academic tools, advising, finances, and engagement resources into one intuitive hub. The results were measurable: 100% adoption, 1.15 million logins in a single term, and a 2% increase in undergraduate retention among […]
Modo Higher Ed CAB (In-Person)
This closed-door Customer Advisory Board convenes higher education leaders from Modo’s partner institutions to shape the future of digital campus experiences. Participants share insights on technology strategy, student engagement, and innovation, helping guide Modo’s roadmap for next-generation, student-centered solutions. The group discusses and shares topics ranging from building a unified mobile and portal campus experience, […]
The Year in Review: What Higher Ed Leaders Think—and What It Means for 2026
Higher ed leaders aren’t short on challenges right now. From tighter budgets and rising expectations to AI governance and student well-being, institutions are being asked to modernize faster, prove value more clearly, and deliver connected experiences across every constituency—students, faculty, staff, and beyond.