Higher Education Case Studies
Empowering the Modern Classroom with AI, Data, and Modern Technology
Powering Student Success and Campus Innovation
Spyglass helps colleges, academic medical centers, and universities modernize their digital ecosystems to better support students, faculty, and campus operations. We build secure data foundations, streamline administrative processes, and deliver AI‑powered tools that enhance recruitment, student engagement, retention, and academic outcomes. From analytics platforms to intelligent assistants and modern collaboration environments, we partner with higher‑ed leaders to create sustainable, scalable solutions that meet evolving institutional demands.
AI‑Enhanced Admissions
A university processing thousands of applications each year needed a more efficient, consistent, and personalized way to generate acceptance letters. Manual postscript creation consumed significant staff time and required multiple review cycles, slowing the admissions process and limiting their ability to tailor messages to prospective students. Spyglass partnered with the institution to modernize the workflow using secure, scalable Generative AI solutions in Azure—streamlining operations and elevating the applicant experience. Key benefits included:
- Automated generation of personalized acceptance letter content, reducing manual effort
- A secure Azure landing zone built to support enterprise‑grade Generative AI and intelligent applications
- An enhanced AI model and production‑ready architecture enabling scalable, repeatable admissions workflows
Unifying Student Data
A large university struggled with siloed systems, fragmented student data, and inconsistent reporting across its SIS, LMS, and CRM platforms. Leveraging our proprietary accelerator Fabric LOOM, Spyglass implemented a unified Microsoft Fabric environment with strong governance, centralized controls, and secure Azure tenant configurations—creating a seamless data foundation for real‑time analytics and institutional decision‑making. Key benefits included:
- Centralized data integration enabling improved reporting, visualization, and operational efficiency
- A unified, end‑to‑end Fabric analytics platform with comprehensive training and knowledge transfer
- A medallion architecture that improved data quality, consistency, and readiness for campus-wide insights
Accelerating Copilot Adoption
A university that recently expanded to an A5 licensing model and purchased over 1,000 Copilot for Microsoft 365 licenses faced challenges deploying, securing, and driving meaningful usage across campus. Administrators lacked clear governance practices, users needed training, and the institution struggled to realize the expected return on their investment. Spyglass partnered with stakeholders across IT and academic departments to build a secure foundation, define high‑value use cases, and accelerate Copilot adoption at scale. Key benefits included:
- Higher Copilot utilization and stronger user-perceived value across faculty and staff
- A support chatbot that reduced onboarding workload by resolving common questions instantly
- Training programs that empowered users to adopt Copilot features confidently
- Improved governance and reporting, giving admins clearer oversight and stronger compliance controls
The Fabric LOOM implementation with Spyglass MTG has been a game-changer for Keiser University. In just 45 days, we moved from fragmented data to a streamlined, strategic analytics environment. This has empowered our leadership with real-time insights and positioned us to make smarter, faster decisions. Spyglass’s ability to align technology with our institutional priorities has made a lasting impact.
Featured Higher Education Solutions
Spyglass helps higher‑education institutions strengthen student engagement, modernize academic delivery, and improve institutional insight with secure, scalable Data & AI solutions. Our offerings enable universities to personalize admissions, support digital learning, and unify student analytics—creating more connected, responsive, and data‑driven campuses.
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Interactive Learning
Engaging digital-first students.
Today’s students expect intuitive, on-demand learning experiences. Spyglass builds interactive learning solutions using Microsoft generative AI and Data services to deliver real‑time Q&A, course assistance, and personalized support. Institutions can better engage digital‑native learners, improve course outcomes, and create more accessible academic pathways.
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Academic Insights
Rapid insights from unified student data.
Universities today face pressure to improve retention, demonstrate value, and understand student performance—yet data lives in disconnected systems. Spyglass integrates LMS, SIS, and other institutional data sources into a governed analytics platform using Azure and Power BI. Institutions can track engagement, monitor learning trends, visualize performance, and take action to support student success and academic quality. -
Admission Essay Review
Streamlined, consistent application review.
Reviewing thousands of essays each admissions cycle strains staff capacity and makes it difficult to ensure consistency. Spyglass delivers an AI‑enhanced solution that organizes, categorizes, and surfaces key themes across applicant essays. Universities gain faster review cycles, richer insight into student interests and writing patterns, and more equitable comparisons—helping teams focus on decision‑making instead of manual sorting.
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