Innovating the Orange Experience: How SU is Using Technology & AI to Shape the Future

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About the Event

Syracuse University is embracing digital transformation and artificial intelligence to enhance the student experience, advance research, and improve campus operations. Recently, Syracuse became one of the first universities in the United States to provide campuswide access to Claude for Education, Anthropic’s AI platform designed for academic settings.

Join Jeffrey Rubin, Syracuse University’s Chief Digital Officer and Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies, to learn how the University is integrating AI and technology into higher education and how the iSchool is preparing students to lead in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Meet the Speaker

Jeffrey Rubin Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Interim Dean, School of Information Studies Professor of Practice, School of Information Studies

Jeffrey Rubin is Syracuse University’s inaugural Senior Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Digital Officer, Interim Dean of the iSchool, and a Professor of Practice. He oversees Information Technology Services and leads the University’s digital transformation efforts, focusing on digital innovation, data strategy, and the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education.

Rubin began his Syracuse University journey as an undergraduate in 1991 and has been a member of the iSchool faculty since 1996. He teaches more than 500 students annually and founded SIDEARM Sports, a digital fan engagement platform for college athletics. Following its acquisition by Learfield in 2014, he served as Executive Vice President of Digital, leading more than 200 employees and expanding the platform to serve over 95% of NCAA Division I institutions.

Today, Rubin helps shape Syracuse University’s digital strategy, connecting technology, data, and AI with the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader Orange community.