list for communication and collaboration related to NET+ Google Workspace for Education

[Quyen Vaillant <>]

Hi everyone,

As summer winds down and a new academic year begins, I’m excited to share the latest NET+ Google Workspace for Education (GWE) updates—featuring AI initiatives, key reminders, and resources to support a strong start to the school year.

Program Reminders

Important 2025 offering Deadline Approaching!

The NET+ GWE 2025 offering is valid through January 9, 2026. All orders must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Connect with your reseller—CDW or Burwood—early to ensure your order is finalized before the deadline.

Program Events

In case you missed it, here are some recent event highlights:

July 23: NET+ GWE | AI that Works: Carnegie Mellon's Google Gemini Success Story

Hear from Matthew D’Emilio, Director of the University Contracts Office, and Bo Powers, AI Architect, on how CMU deployed Google Gemini campus-wide to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and foster innovation. View Recording

August 12: Google at NET+ AI Working Group

Drew Sidel, Head of North America for Google Workspace and AI for Education, joined the NET+ Generative AI Working Group to share how Gemini and NotebookLM are transforming teaching, learning and administrative work. The session explored practical AI applications in higher education. The session recording is available to Internet2 members.

Advisory Group Updates

The Advisory Group is collaborating with Google on the NET+ GWE 2026 offering, shaping the program’s future, and ensuring it delivers strong value to our community. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, if you have any questions or suggestions for the Advisory Group, please email the group at: .

Google Announcements

• Guided Learning: New Gemini mode helps students build deep understanding through step-by-step problem breakdown and critical thinking questions.
• Google AI for Education Accelerator: Provides free AI training and Google Career Certificates to colleges, plus $1 billion in funding over three years for American education.
• Enablement Toolkit: New resource helps education leaders effectively deploy, train, and communicate around Gemini for Education and NotebookLM.

Around Internet2 & Beyond

Internet2 launched NET+ Portkey AI Gateway Service for the research and education community: Learn More about this new service designed to help manage access to AI services.

I look forward to sharing more updates, resources, and events to support your work this academic year. If you have any questions or need support, contact . 

Best,
Quyen 

(P.S. If you have colleagues who might benefit from receiving this newsletter, please let me know so we can add them to the mailing list!)

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Quyen Vaillant

Program Manager

NET+ Cloud Services, Internet2

Office: +1-310-916-8107 |