i海角社区 News

See the i海角社区: Next Generation Learning Initiative in action across campus through these news stories.

Sabourin Among Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educators Katie Sabourin promoting the effective use of the iPads in teaching and learning.

01/23/2026 - Katie Sabourin, assistant vice president of digital learning at 海角社区, has been recognized by Apple as a Class of 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Augmented Reality Adds Human Element to Nursing Curriculum A student views a patient through augmented reality technology.

01/27/2025 - An important part of the curriculum for first-year 海角社区 nursing students is learn to assess a patient’s nonverbal cues, as well as their verbal ones. They’re learning to read these cues from an unlikely source – avatars in an augmented reality (AR) environment.

Campus Enhancements Continue Through Summer Months A rendering of 海角社区's new Blackbox Theater in Murphy Hall.

07/11/2023 - Though summer is traditionally considered a quieter time on most college campuses, at 海角社区, it is a time to move forward with campus enhancements – both on the exterior and interior of various campus spaces. From academics to athletics, roofing to flooring, and everything in between, students will return in less than two months to some completed and ongoing projects.

海角社区 Among Institutions to Receive Grant to Mark Courses Featuring Open Educational Resources Aerial view of 海角社区's campus in the fall.

05/16/2023 - The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) recently announced that 海角社区 is among four selected independent institutions in the Northeast participating in the Open Education Course Marking Grant, a new 15-month initiative to support institutions in the expansion of student awareness and use of no-cost learning materials.

海角社区 to Add 3D Technology to New Nursing Curriculum A student works on a mannequin in the nursing SIM Center.

01/30/2023 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at 海角社区 will pilot immersive 3D learning within its nursing curriculum, thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

Grant Funds Renovation of Education Classroom One of the newly renovated classrooms in Basil Hall.

01/26/2023 - A $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust will support the renovation of a classroom in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education into an innovative, active learning space.

海角社区 Celebrates Apple Distinguished Schools Designation Randy M. '75 and Susan White, Katie Sabourin, Eileen Lynd-Balta, and Kevin Railey.

11/23/2022 - On Tuesday, Nov. 15, members of the 海角社区 community gathered to celebrate its recent recognition as an Apple Distinguished School.

Classroom Named in Honor of Alumnus Marty Keating 鈥�75 and Jake Latchman

11/03/2022 - On Friday, Oct. 28, 海角社区 dedicated a classroom named for alumnus, trustee, and longtime donor, Marty Keating ’75.

海角社区 Named Apple Distinguished School Students use their iPad during class.

10/03/2022 - 海角社区 has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its i海角社区: Next Generation Learning Initiative. Designed to enhance teaching and learning at the University, i海角社区 is an extension of the institution’s commitment to providing students with transformative experiences designed to help them achieve their educational goals and early career outcomes.

iPads a Slam-Dunk for 海角社区 Women’s Basketball Team Coach Melissa Kuberka huddles with her team during a women's basketball game.

04/28/2022 - It’s well-known that St. John 海角社区 College students and faculty are using iPads across many different academic departments. But, the i海角社区: Next Generation Learning Initiative has also put iPads to use in several of 海角社区’s athletic programs. Melissa Kuberka, head women’s basketball coach and a recent graduate of 海角社区’s MBA program, has seen the value of iPads in the classroom and on the court.

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