By wnoronha@3bl.com
Publication Date: 2025-12-11 12:31:00
September 21-27 is National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week. This blog will recognize one of the ways Cisco has collaborated and innovated with these institutions.
When Olga Osaghae accepted the role of Chief Information Officer at Howard University, she walked into a role that was equal parts opportunity and challenge. “It wasn’t just about upgrading Wi-Fi,” she reflected. “It was about reimagining what education could look like in a digital-first world.”
The campus was rich in history, its legacy woven through decades of academic excellence. But beneath that legacy lay an aging IT infrastructure, putting the university at risk of not meeting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity standards, impacting their eligibility for critical Title IV Federal Student Aid. The need for change was clear—and it wasn’t just about tech. It was about purpose.
From challenges to possibilities
The turning point…
