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Higher education leaders face rising AI adoption, escalating cyber threats, and untapped student success data. Dell Technologies helps institutions harness AI responsibly, strengthen security, and turn insights into action with trusted, end-to-end solutions that modernize IT, elevate learning experiences, and support better outcomes for every learner.
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92%

students now using AI tools in some form

90%

higher education institutions experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year

67%

institutions say they collect student success data but struggle to turn it into action

Industry trends shaping higher education

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AI moves from pilots to campus scale

Universities are scaling AI beyond pilots. With 92% of students using AI and 93% of leaders expecting growth, institutions emphasize governance, ethics, and academic integrity as AI expands.,
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Cyber resilience takes priority

Universities face cyber risks to research data, student records, and academic systems. With over 90% reporting incidents, leaders prioritize resilience with zero trust, monitoring, and recovery.
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Data drives institutional outcomes

Institutions increasingly rely on data to improve student success, research, and operations. With over 80% saying analytics investment is critical, modern platforms help turn data into action.
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Trusted partner for higher education

Dell Technologies partners with colleges and universities of all sizes—from community colleges to large research institutions—to support teaching, research, and promote student success. Our trusted expertise helps higher education institutions nationwide advance discovery and move learning forward.

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customer story - University of Missouri
Reliable IT powers learning, research, and healthcare for 30K+ users
The University of Missouri modernized its IT with Dell solutions, achieving submillisecond performance, seamless user experiences, and a 50% smaller data center footprint, enabling innovation and reliability campus-wide.
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CUSTOMER STORY - OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Accelerating climate insights with Dell Al Factory solutions
Oregon State University uses Dell Al Factory to analyze plankton data rapidly, enabling timely climate research, scaling innovation, and sharing insights globally to address climate change challenges.
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CUSTOMER STORY - GHENT UNIVERSITY
Flexible storage empowers research with secure, anytime access
Ghent University partnered with Dell Technologies for scalable, secure storage, enabling researchers to access data anytime, automate workflows, and save 30- 35% compared to alternative solutions.
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CUSTOMER STORY - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ATHLETICS
Enhancing fan experiences and empowering future broadcasters
Texas Athletics partnered with Dell to create Texas Studios, producing 160+ events annually, revolutionizing fan engagement, and providing students with hands-on experience for careers in sports media.
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CUSTOMER STORY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Simplified provisioning reduces downtime and boosts productivity
Purdue University partnered with Dell for Connected Provisioning, cutting device delivery times by 66%, minimizing downtime, and enabling IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
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Grants Support Program

Our Grants Support Program, helps higher education institutions identify federal and state funding opportunities and provides complementary research, guidance, and proposal support to pursue competitive grants.
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Sandbox to Scale: Accelerating AI in Higher Education

Discover how the right people, processes, and platforms help higher education institutions turn AI innovation into scalable, real‑world impact.
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The New Edge in Higher Education: Operational Excellence for Complex Research Environments

Unlocking research agility with managed services for AI, HPC, and data intensive workloads.
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AI for higher education

Empower your campus to lead in innovation with AI solutions built for higher education. Dell unlocks new pathways in research, teaching, and student achievement by delivering secure, scalable technology that accelerates discovery and transforms learning.
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Higher education resources

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Grants Support Program

Funding institutions need to fulfill your educations goals.
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Public Sector Contracts

Search the list of cooperative contracts available in your state.
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EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

Through our Mission Partnership with EDUCAUSE, Dell Technologies is committed to partnering with higher education to accelerate innovation in education.
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EDUCAUSE Annual Conference

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects the best thinkers in higher education technology. Accelerate innovation for your institution with Dell Technologies at this IT event.
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Events across the United States

Connect with other education leaders at upcoming Dell Technologies events. Coming to a city near you!
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Frequently asked questions

Colleges and universities are encouraged to work directly with their dedicated Dell Account Manager for sales, support, and solution guidance. If you do not know your assigned contact, you can use the Dell Technologies Contact Us page to be routed to the appropriate higher‑education specialist. Dell teams can assist with product selection, contracts and procurement, large‑scale deployments, professional services, financing options, and long‑term IT planning aligned to higher‑education needs. Contact Us | Dell US

Dell tailors solutions to each group—providing AI‑enabled laptops and workstations for students and faculty, collaboration and lab technologies for learning spaces, and secure, manageable platforms for IT and institutional leaders. Together, these solutions create a connected digital campus that improves productivity, learning outcomes, and student success.

Yes. The Dell Technologies Grants Support Program assists higher education, K–12, state and local government, and healthcare organizations in identifying and pursuing federal and state grant opportunities. Services are provided at no cost and include customized funder research, project consultation, and proposal development support to help institutions advance strategic initiatives.

Dell Technologies is an approved and participating vendor on a wide range of state, local, and education (SLED) contracts and purchasing cooperatives, enabling colleges and universities to procure technology quickly and compliantly. These pre‑negotiated contracts help reduce procurement timelines, ensure compliance, and provide transparent, competitive pricing across Dell solutions and services. State and Local Government Contracts | Dell USA

Dell Financial Services (DFS) provides flexible payment solutions to help institutions acquire technology while preserving budget. Options may include predictable payment structures, lifecycle and refresh programs, and subscription‑ or consumption‑based models for select solutions—helping align costs with usage and support long‑term planning. Your Dell representative can help identify the best fit for your institution. Payment Solutions | Dell USA

Yes. Dell offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional services—including deployment, consulting, and managed services—to support large‑scale device rollouts, infrastructure upgrades, and campus‑wide initiatives with minimal disruption to teaching, learning, and operations.

Dell helps institutions build an AI‑ and research‑ready foundation using AI PCs, high‑performance servers, scalable storage, and high‑speed networking that support AI, GenAI, and HPC workloads. Our platforms support everything from classroom instruction to advanced research, including simulation, modeling, analytics, and large‑scale AI training. Dell also provides Dell Validated Designs and expert Dell Professional Services for AI to help institutions deploy right‑sized environments, govern research data securely, and scale capabilities over time—from departmental clusters to campus‑wide AI and research infrastructure. Sign up for a Dell Accelerator Workshop today to get started!

Dell enables AI‑powered teaching and learning through AI PCs, virtual labs, and back‑end infrastructure that support personalized learning, accessibility, real‑time translation and captioning, and content creation. Dell solutions emphasize data protection, governance, and transparency, helping institutions adopt AI in ways that align with academic integrity, inclusion, and institutional policies.

Dell Technologies and Alienware offer purpose‑built esports solutions—from gaming systems and peripherals to low‑latency networking, storage, and streaming technologies. Dell supports everything from pilot programs to full esports arenas, while enabling academic integration across disciplines such as game design, media production, and business to boost student engagement, retention, and workforce readiness.

Dell provides high‑performance laptops, workstations, and scalable storage to support video analysis, performance analytics, and secure content sharing for athletics programs. Mobile and rugged solutions enable workflows for games and tournaments, while advanced workstation, AI, and HPC platforms support biomechanics, sensor data analysis, and sports‑science research in collaboration with academic departments.

Dell delivers a secure, scalable foundation for campus safety solutions, including video surveillance, access control, analytics, and emergency response systems. These solutions support large events such as athletics and commencements, integrate with existing security platforms, and emphasize privacy‑by‑design through governance, encryption, access controls, and data‑retention policies.

The Member Purchase Program (MPP) provides exclusive pricing and offers through a dedicated Dell purchasing site for participating institutions. Eligible students, faculty, staff—and in some cases alumni—can access tailored promotions. Dell account teams help institutions enroll, configure the portal, and align offers with campus standards and buying cycles.

Dell helps institutions meet sustainability goals through energy‑efficient system design, longer product lifecycles, and responsible materials use. Dell also offers asset recovery, secure data sanitization, recycling, and trade‑in services to support environmentally responsible device retirement and reporting needs.

Dell Technologies offers a powerful partner ecosystem designed to support businesses of all sizes. From innovative IT solutions to expert consulting and specialized support, our partners are equipped to help you succeed. Explore our network and find the right partner for your needs through the Dell Technologies Partner Locator.

Dell Premier is a secure, personalized online platform that helps institutions explore, purchase, and manage IT more efficiently. It offers customized catalogs, contract pricing, approval workflows, and order visibility to simplify purchasing and strengthen IT governance.