Advanced AI, IT and Cyber Science Bay at Missouri Western State University will be named in honor of Humach

Dallas-based technology provider recognized for its contributions to customer experience solutions and AI-driven contact center solutions

 In a significant milestone for both education and industry collaboration, Missouri Western State University (MWSU) has announced that one of the four specialty bays within the Convergent Technology Alliance Center (CTAC) will be named in honor of Humach, a leading national provider of technology-fueled customer experience solutions for businesses. The bay, dedicated to advanced artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and cyber science, will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and practical applications.  

Empowering Students with Essential Skills 

The Humach Bay will house a Secure Operations Center (SOC), where students will learn to detect and respond to potential cyber threats. Additionally, it will feature a cybersecurity incident “war room,” providing a space for studying and combating security breaches. Equipped with tools for computer forensics, the bay will enable students to understand post-incident scenarios and develop effective strategies to address cybersecurity challenges. 

“The resources housed in this bay will enable our students to engage in hands-on, applied learning that will provide them with essential skills and experience as they enter careers driven in cybersecurity or that draw on AI or other information technologies,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy , Missouri Western State University’s president. “We are excited to recognize Humach in this way.”

A Collaborative Endeavor

This project currently under construction on MWSU’s campus, represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Missouri Western State University and North Central Missouri College (NCMC). The center aims to meet workforce development needs in skilled manufacturing, construction, and related industries, including cybersecurity. The $12 million CTAC project is expected to open its doors in Fall 2024. Funding has been generously provided by the Missouri Western State University Foundation, NCMC, the State of Missouri, the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, and several local business, industry, and non-profit partners.

“We are proud to partner with this transformational project,” said Tim Houlne , a 1986 graduate of Missouri Western and Humach’s CEO. “MWSU, NCMC and the other partners are investing in the development of a new and uniquely-capable workforce. These innovative technologies have the power to change the way the world works for the better.”

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