Fierce Education Leader Spotlight: Devon Winthrop, AT&T

Fierce Education Head of Content Elliot Markowitz recently spoke with Devon Winthrop,  Principal Architect at AT&T, regarding the current state of the higher education market, what to expect in this new blended learning environment and how AT&T is working with colleges and universities on their bandwidth and connectivity solutions.

During the interview, Winthrop discussed:

  • How the past two years accelerated the need for universities and colleges to  embrace new/innovative ways to engage students.
  • The biggest challenges still facing higher education in terms of engaging students, specifically as it relates to accessibility and connectivity.
  • How AT&T has worked with higher education institutions to ensure student engagement improves while also making it easier for faculty to connect.
  • What we can expect to see from AT&T moving forward in working with higher education institutions to continue to support their connectivity needs in this blended learning environment.

AT&T is a Gold sponsor for Fierce Education’s “Higher Education: Technology Profiles in Success – Spring” virtual event which will take place on April 28, 2022.