Northern Kentucky University launches ‘iPhone academy’
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Feb 8, 2010 at 11:41am
Northern Kentucky University has launched the Mobile and Web Academy. Most of the students involved in the academy are College of Informatics majors.
According to Chief Communications Officer Tim Ferguson, the program is a great opportunity for students who want to gain real-world experience programming various apps to be better prepared for a “technology-focused future.”
“I go to computer science classes in the day, and then I come here and get experience applying what I just learned,” said Evan Herberth, a senior computer science major.
Using a staff made up of mostly students, for the past six months, the Academy has been changing the way we use our iPhones and BlackBerries.
“NKU is a good example of an app made at the Academy.” Ferguson said.
The first iNKU version 1.0 debuted last spring. By interacting with the iPhone’s built-in GPS, it allows students to access maps of the university and surrounding area, in order to assist in traversing the campus. According to Ferguson, the Academy is in the midst of developing an upgraded version, 2.0, to be introduced early next year, featuring access to NKU news and athletic schedule.
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