Article

The Evolution of Nelnet Ventures

Explore how Nelnet’s corporate venture capital team began, where and why they invest, how they differ from other CVCs, why they’ve succeeded, and how they help drive Nelnet’s culture of innovation.

Strategy
Article

Building a New Focus (and Pillar) on Innovation

A cross-functional team at Nelnet recently set out to answer the question, “How do we make sure innovation is part of everyday life for every associate?” Discover what the team learned, and how it spurred innovative thinking across the company.

Strategy
Article

Understanding Wireless Device Strength

Our technicians and support team often throw out terms like wireless interference,” “channel congestion,” and “big red showdown.” It’s easy to forget that not everyone shares our enthusiastic obsession with all things tech. Let’s dive into wireless devices, their capabilities, and their downfalls.

Technology

Fiber Communications
Article

The Future is Fusion: Introducing the Nelnet Cyber Fusion Center

Innovation is about seeing the world differently and solving practical problems that need to be solved. It begins with developing a culture of learning and unlearning. It begins with exploration. Nelnet’s director of innovation Brian Ardinger reveals ways to accelerate your exploration efforts — and reap big rewards.

Cybersecurity

Business Process Outsourcing
Article

New ACH Web Debit Validation

The National Automated Clearing House Association (or if you like acronyms, NACHA) is now requiring any new, first-time payments from an account to be validated before accepting the first payment made. We’re implementing this in our system effective on September 1, 2021.

Technology

Payment Processing
Whitepaper

Get Our E-book: Assessing and Addressing Your School’s Financial Health

Identify best practices to improve your school’s financial health – even during times of uncertainty – with tips from our e-book.

Thought Leadership

Financial Management + Online Giving
Article

Digital Transformation Opportunities for Local Councils

Councils are under pressure to be more efficient and cost-effective - and to deliver services to increasingly sophisticated and tech-savvy customers.

Technology

Integrated Commerce
Article

Digital Transformation Trends in Higher Education

We discuss four building blocks that are at the foundation of a successful technology-driven transformation in higher education to meet evolving needs.

Technology

Information Security + UI/UX Design
Article

Keeping Your School Communities Connected

Widespread school shutdowns made clear the importance of staying connected. We explored three key ways to do so effectively.

Student Engagement

Administration