Ohio cemetery connects past and present
ArcUser
GIS students map an Ohio cemetery with ArcGIS tools, preserving historical records and connecting past and present through spatial storytelling.
Our Community
Explore resources in the higher education community and connect with Esri's education team
Creating a spatially aware university
The University of Minnesota shares GIS with all departments through U-Spatial so faculty and students can conduct research and tell stories with maps.
Articles and case studies
Browse a collection of success stories about the higher education community.
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A new way to teach the geographic approach
ArcNews
UCSB's Center for Spatial Studies shares a vision for teaching that emphasizes spatial thinking and problem-solving for diverse learners. -
Developing high school STEM and SPED learning
User story
High school STEM and SPED students are getting introduced to geology and GIS with the University of North Georgia Geoscience’s GeoEd program. -
USC undergrads learn geospatial intelligence
User story
USC students are taking geospatial intelligence to the next level, using GIS to analyze real-world scenarios and shape critical decision-making. -
Drone Imagery Guides Campus Maintenance
ArcWatch
UC Berkeley’s proof-of-concept drone flight with Esri uncovered maintenance needs, enhanced safety, and laid the foundation for future projects. -
Mapping reveals LA’s hidden flood risks
Esri Blog
Brett Sanders and the University of California, Irvine, Flood Lab used an innovative model to build a better map of flood risks in big cities. -
UCSD students combine business analytics and GIS
User story
At UCSD Rady School of Management, students gain valuable skills combining business analytics and GIS to solve real-world business challenges. -
Blended degree prepares students for the workforce
User story
The University of Texas offers a blended degree in GIS and computer science that provides students with the skills to fulfill agile job roles. -
Programming and GIS are tools for global action
User story
At the University of Southern California (USC), students learn skills that equip them to help organizations improve sustainability and more. -
Communicating with data: Web GIS and storytelling
Industry blog
In this "Industry Voice of Modern GIS" interview segment, John Nerge provides insights on what employers look for in the GIS field. -
GIS and drone courses teach valuable skills
Success story
A professor at Virginia Commonwealth University employs the latest Esri software in his courses to empower students with in-demand skills. -
Cutting-edge GIS applications
Success story
Harrisburg Area Community College gives students entering or returning to the workforce experience with ArcGIS mobile and web applications. -
Location Matters in Business
ArcNews
Universities are integrating location analytics into the curriculum of their business schools. Uncover how this trend impacts students. -
Location analytics at Arizona State University
ArcNews
The expansion of location analytics at ASU enables students to solve problems and think critically about key business issues. -
Five examples of GIS in schools of business
Industry blog
Explore how five universities implement location analytics into their business courses and programs.
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