Virginia Union University, which is known for being a historically black university, announced Tuesday a partnership with Apple to create a new “Smart Campus.” There, students will receive a bundle of Apple products, including iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and other accessories.
The Smart Campus is part of the “Mobile Learning, Mobile Life” initiative, which aims to drive technology adoption and prepare university students for the “digital lifestyle and workplace requirements of the future”. Beginning with the class of 2025, all freshmen will receive an iPad Air with Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard Folio, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro.
The initiative stems from a partnership with Apple, which will work with Virginia Union University to provide not only the products, but also programming and application development classes for all students. The campus will also be integrated with Student ID, an Apple Wallet feature that allows students to use their iPhone or Apple Watch to access dorms, the library, or pay for food at the university.
“Creating a smart campus at VUU is critical to the academic learning environment of a 21st century student. Apple has the products, applications and professional learning support that will allow our students to access books, classes and research materials at their fingertips, ”said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “Our collaboration goes far beyond technology; Smart Campus will help prepare students to enter the workforce, putting them on the path to generational wealth.
Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations and business and educational marketing, stressed that the company strongly believes in initiatives like “Mobile Learning, Mobile Life” to make technology part of students’ lives.
“At Apple, we believe that education is a powerful force for equity and opportunity, and we are excited to be working with Virginia Union University to support its new Mobile Learning initiative, Mobile Life,” said Susan Prescott, vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. and Business and educational marketing. “We are proud that Apple products are an integral part of student life at VUU Panthers, and we can’t wait to see where the future will take them.”
More details about the Smart Campus project can be found on the Virginia Union University website.
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