{"id":733,"date":"2026-07-29T09:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/?p=733"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:43:17","slug":"ball-state-universitys-cio-loren-malm-named-2026-1edtech-leadership-award-recipient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/2026\/07\/29\/ball-state-universitys-cio-loren-malm-named-2026-1edtech-leadership-award-recipient\/","title":{"rendered":"Ball State University\u2019s CIO Loren Malm Named 2026 1EdTech Leadership Award Recipient"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1EdTech<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0bestowed its Leadership Award to one of Ball State University\u2019s own: Loren Malm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1EdTech\u00a0is an organization dedicated to \u201cmaking day-to-day activities easier and more impactful for educators, administrators, and learners.\u201d The 1EdTech community also recognizes members who make significant contributions to the betterment of education technology, such as via their Leadership Award.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to 1EdTech\u2019s CEO Curtiss Barnes, this award is for \u201cthe individuals who go above and beyond in service of the community, bringing the expertise, collaboration, and commitment needed to help make technology work seamlessly, safely, and meaningfully for every learner.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-734\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Headshot of Loren Malm\" width=\"194\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/29094814\/Loren-pt-2.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Loren\u00a0Malm\u2019s service to Ball State University spans over 30 years,\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0his dedication to higher education. Presently, he serves as the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. As part of the President\u2019s Cabinet, he works\u00a0alongside\u00a0campus leaders, including the President and Board of Trustees, to ensure strategic technology use across campus.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, his service on our campus is not the only\u00a0indication\u00a0of his leadership and commitment to strategic technology. 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