RegardingID Archive | Bulldog Card unveiled at Fresno university

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

The ID card at California State University at Fresno State has a new look, a new name and more perks. Formerly called the Keycard, its new name is the Bulldog Card after the school’s mascot. Students can now directly add money to their card and then use the “Bulldog Bucks” around campus.

Money can be added to the cards at two campus locations or through a students’ Blackboard accounts, said a school spokesperson. That, though, takes some navigating. “It’s a new system, and that is something we are working on, but you have to do a lot of clicking to get to it right now,” says the spokesperson.

The University of Arizona, Tucson, has rolled out a new campus card that includes contactless functionality. The new CatCard will be given to incoming students during student orientation and will be able to do the same things current CatCards can. However, existing students, if they want to upgrade, will have to fork over $25.

Temple card upgrade includes contactless, expiration date

Temple University in Philadelphia is upgrading its campus ID card to not only comply with Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law but to give the card a technology facelift, including adding contactless functionality.

U.S. Bank partners with Hamline University

A new partnership between Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minn. and U.S. Bank will enable the school to offer enhanced banking services to its students, faculty and staff through the school’s campus ID card.

Arkansas State teams with Discover for new campus ID

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, has partnered with the Discover Money Network to enable students to open an account with the university’s Student Account Services. It would be separate from their school account and can be used anywhere Discover cards are accepted.

Credit cards discouraged at one Iowa university

If you want to use a credit card to pay your tuition at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, be prepared to pay more. In addition to the 4.11% tuition hike, which recently went into effect, students will now have to pay an extra 2.75% surcharge if they use a credit card.

Computer server at University of Maine hacked

Social Security numbers and credit card information of 2,818 users of a University of Maine computer server may have fallen into the hands of hackers, according to university officials.

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Bulldog Card unveiled at Fresno university