BC to Implement Extended AR Curriculum Beginning Fall 202
OWOSSO, Mich. (May 10, 2021) — Baker College, Michigan’s largest, private not-for-profit college and the top private transfer school in the state, is pleased to announce it has received a $25 million grant from EON Reality. The five-year award of EON Reality technology and software products and services will launch a virtual Innovation Center across all Baker campuses, programs and learning modalities. EON Reality, with offices around the globe, is considered a world-leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) academic and industry training solutions.
Baker College will launch its first phase of the Innovation Center and EON Reality platform in fall 2021. The EON Reality platform, known as EON-XR, is accessible through a free app available on all mobile devices, laptops and PCs, and will offer students the opportunity to experience real-world, immersive learning environments through Extended and Augmented Reality (XR) technology.
Baker College, an independent, private, non-profit institution founded in 1911, operates with a student-first philosophy and has a mission to provide an inclusive, innovative, and transformative educational experience. With campuses across Michigan and online, Baker ensures every student, from their first step on campus or into an online program, is met with a supportive environment designed to foster personal and academic growth. This philosophy is reflected in Baker’s commitment to transparent tuition, and comprehensive support, including mental health and wellness counseling, student success teams, and mentorship programs.
