Blog: Category Archives: Equity & Access
Experts Review Developments in Federal Funding Landscape at CENIC 2026 Conference
At the 2026 CENIC biennial conference, The Right Connection, attendees heard from top policy analysts stressing that building and sustaining relationships with representatives and agencies in D.C. remains as important as ever in the current federal funding climate.
Opening the Digital Future for the Next Generation
Danny Allen of djallen LLC, was joined by Matt Rantanen of the Southern California Tribal Chairman’s Association and Tribal Digital Village; Terry Loftus of the San Diego County Office of Education; and moderator Raul Rincon of CENIC to discuss opening the digital future for the next generation.
CENIC Members Bolster the Economy by Expanding Digital Literacy in California
Members of CENIC are working to improve digital literacy by supporting initiatives aimed at creating digital access for more Californians and by creating programs to enhance digital literacy once those people have been connected.
Ventura County Library Capitalizes on CENIC Membership to Provide eduroam Connectivity to Student and Faculty Patrons
By becoming eduroam Hotspot Operators, Ventura County Library and its branches offer the extremely valuable service of eduroam connectivity to its student and faculty residents.
CENIC Membership Enables San Joaquin Valley Library System’s Wi-Fi Revolution
CENIC member benefits including improved bandwidth and better vendor management at far less cost have made possible the San Joaquin Valley Library System's recent large-scale deployment of indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi at its many locations.
The Venue is the World: CENIC Helps SFJAZZ Share Music with Everyone
Learn how Mount Allen shares musical experiences with the public through his role at San Francisco Jazz (SFJAZZ), which uses CENIC infrastructure to livestream performances to classrooms and libraries across the state.
Digital Navigators at California’s Public Libraries Help Bridge Broadband Divide
Libraries educate Californians on how to navigate the Internet, providing access to employment and training, telehealth, and more. To ensure that patrons can use these opportunities, libraries also provide digital navigators to assist patrons in acquiring digital skills.
Connecting California: Exploring the State of Middle- and Last-mile Broadband Funding
All CENIC member Institutions, enjoy the opportunities made possible by broadband availability, access, and adoption. The challenges associated with the work to bring broadband to middle- and last-mile communities can be almost as large as the opportunities broadband offers. Valuable advice to overcome these challenges and make the most of the opportunities was highlighted by this expert panel.
A Community of Innovation: National Research and Education Networks in North America
In a CENIC Conference panel discussion, leaders of CANARIE, CUDI, Internet2, ESnet, and CENIC, addressed how their organizations and user communities approached AI and machine learning as major players in the global collaborative REN ecosystem.
Next-Gen Stewardship of Urban Sea Systems: Balancing Economic Vitality, Environmental Decline, Homeland Security, and Social Justice
Oceanographer John Delaney discusses how digital twins can help model the behavior of major urban sea systems and improve their economic vitality, environmental health, homeland security, and social justice.