Colleges, universities and campus technology.
University and community college teams can develop commercial uses for NASA intellectual property or design technologies for future missions, with finalists receiving $15,000 and access to an accelerator NASA’s ORBIT Challenge offers…
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are using artificial intelligence to more quickly analyze changes in bacteria after the introduction of antibiotics, reducing the time from days to hours.
Higher Ed’s AI Integration Overhyped, New Data Shows kathryn.palmer… Wed, 09/30/2026 - 03:00 AM For the first time, the company that owns Canvas analyzed which external learning tools higher education users integrated into the LMS most…
ChatGPT hit the internet in November 2022 during Keon Davis’ junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He used it and grew overreliant, but it also worried him. Davis, who was studying marketing, soon watched it automate tasks…
The new Discovery Center in College Park brings Microsoft, international quantum companies, university researchers and startups into one hub as Maryland builds out its quantum ecosystem University of Maryland and Maryland officials…
The AI Elite Talent Hub combines project-based learning, faculty and employer mentoring and paid internships, with students working on business AI challenges throughout the academic year Miami Dade College’s first AI Elite Talent Hub…
Oliver Román will oversee member operations for DEC’s 200+ institution network while leading engagement and expansion across Latin America and Spain María Oliver Román has been promoted to Director, Global Operations, Regional Lead…
The Innovation Incubator expands a 50-year partnership between Marist and IBM, giving students across disciplines access to enterprise computing for AI research, application development and career-focused projects Marist University will…
The new AI Skills Studio gives students and early-career learners guided missions built around practical tasks, starting with creating and publishing a multiplayer game using ChatGPT Work OpenAI is a founding partner of Handshake’s AI…
A new partnership between the Alabama Community College System and the nonprofit Manufacturing Institute will provide AI skills training to thousands of current and future manufacturing workers over the next two years.
Quantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security…
Prospective students and their families have been known to judge an institution based on first impressions. In fact, 86% of higher education enrollment leaders said campus visits are the defining factor in securing enrollment, with…
Dorm Room Fund, a program that lets college students invest in their peers, raised a new $50 million fund as the competition for young founders ramps up.
Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.
Students, faculty and staff will receive access as the business school develops plans spanning AI-powered case studies, personalized learning, research and agentic workflows INSEAD is making ChatGPT Edu available to students, faculty…
Unit M will select 7–10 Greater Manchester research and early-stage teams for six months of funding, commercialization support and investor preparation The University of Manchester’s Unit M has opened applications for the second cohort…
The computer scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist will work with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing during the 2026-27 academic year MIT has appointed David Siegel as an Innovation Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year,…
Student experiences with AI at Louisiana State University vary widely, as the university does not have an institutional AI policy and allows professors to implement the technology at their own discretion.
In its 2027-28 state budget proposal, the public system emphasized the importance of a unified adoption of artificial intelligence practices and policies.
When the people building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems warn that their creations are advancing too quickly, the rest of society should stop and listen. The post When AI’s architects ask to slow down,…
The new learning paths cover workplace AI, development, leadership, teaching and college study, with learners able to earn OpenAI Academy badges by passing course assessments OpenAI Academy has added role-based learning paths for…
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Syracuse University will focus on research concerning security, multidomain intelligence, socio-cognitive dynamics and governance and policy.
A few years ago, many of us in higher education were asking a fairly straightforward question about AI: How do we stop students from using it to do their work? I was asking a different question. The post Stop trying to AI-proof your…
Foreign Interference Fears Over Cyberattacks on Academic Blogs sara.custer@in… Fri, 09/25/2026 - 03:00 AM ‘Distinctive’ targeting of an independently run blog in the U.K. suggests ‘state actors’ want to shut down debate on controversial…
Purdue University and LEGO Education’s professional development program combines classroom-ready activities with online videos exploring AI competency, robotics and students’ future readiness Indiana STEM educators took part in Purdue…
The Innovate UK-funded initiative will provide 180 AI-focused micro-internships for students and a fully funded six-week accelerator for SMEs across the region Professor Xue Zhou, Dean of AI at the University of Leicester, is co-leading…
Florida International University has pledged to bring a powerful new quantum computer to campus to support research in environmental sustainability, drug development and security.
Is AI devaluing a college degree? An update. A new study provides initial evidence for that theory: The college wage advantage has dropped sharply in the last several years. See the graph below. The researchers offer a rough estimate…
Silicon Valley AI Academy Seeks ‘Main Character’ Students kathryn.palmer… Thu, 09/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is launching an unaccredited academy that promises to show young people how to excel in…
The memorandum of understanding will expand opportunities for collaboration Leaders from Purdue University, the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) and Lockheed Martin convened to sign a memorandum of understanding to expand their…
Wider clearance benefits potential applications, including search and rescue and environmental monitoring Durham University is working on a new generation of faster and safer drones Researchers from Durham University’s Computer Science…
As employers seek workers who can effectively use data science and artificial intelligence, the County College of Morris and Camden County College are working to train students quickly and strategically.
City Colleges of Chicago, Moraine Valley and other institutions are studying AI tools, future workforce needs and what kinds of AI and information technology skills will best serve students.
AI-Edited Stanford Ad Violated University Policy, Official Says Johanna Alonso Wed, 09/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
From AI Use to Funding Cuts: How Provosts Are Navigating 2026 Emma Whitford Wed, 09/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed’s annual CAO survey reveals a fractured landscape, where academic leaders rely on personal AI tools amid broader…
Collaboration serves as national blueprint for HBCU digital transformation, driving advanced research and sovereign AI innovation toward R1 status Morgan State University’s collaboration with Google Public Sector will build a next…
Pilot research from London Metropolitan University suggests immersive virtual reality could transform how universities support student well-being Use of virtual reality can reduce student procrastination and stress Immersive virtual…
New facility will be dedicated to developing innovative, open-source AI systems and will help to secure the UK’s position as a global leader The new £30 million national AI research lab was launched with a roundtable discussion Leading…
Universities have been accused of doctoring photos to showcase diversity in the past. In this case, a Black woman replaced a Hispanic young man, who said it was upsetting to be “erased.”
As higher education institutions become more experienced with using artificial intelligence in their workflows, they are looking to optimize operations with the technology infrastructure that best meets their needs. For a growing number…
Data from Perlego’s partnership with the University of Leeds shows students turning to accessibility features at scale, with nearly 708,000 total uses Students at Leeds University are benefitting from Perlego’s accessibility features…
Frustrated with scattered, costly resources for college preparation, a 16-year-old high school student in Virginia saw an opportunity to create something better. His own free platform is now used by thousands.
The University of California, Irvine, is preparing a pair of studies: one to create a database of AI tools people are already using, and another to test its own software platform for personalized writing support.
Universities are expanding access to generative artificial intelligence just as vendors are starting to shift more services from predictable per-user subscriptions to consumption-based pricing. They must accommodate faculty autonomy,…
Todd Zipper will join data and AI powered higher education technology specialist, Carnegie, later this month as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Gary Colen, who will transition to the company’s board of directors. “Todd brings the…
Students and educators can now turn 15-minute Google AI Educator Series sessions into real credentials. Here’s what’s on offer: Undergraduate Credit: Free credits coming later this year via College Unbound. Graduate Credit: Accredited…
As someone who spends his days talking with higher ed CIOs, CISOs and security teams, I’m watching their world shift from human speed to machine speed almost overnight. There’s an asymmetrical gap that I’m seeing. Many security teams at…
When I walk into a modern classroom now, I don’t just see audiovisual gear. I see endpoints. The pan-tilt-zoom camera at the back of the room isn’t only for lecture capture now; it’s a sensor on the network. The speakers in the ceiling…
Today’s general update is chock full of pieces about AI: from AI bans in large school districts to college leaders grappling with what the right posture on AI should be—and the implications for learning, career opportunities and more.
Most students who enroll in online programs at regional universities are already working. They have jobs, families, and bills, and they are counting on a credential to move them into better-paying work without pulling them out of the…
In 2023, Catherine Hartmann, a professor at the University of Wyoming, gave students in a history of meditation course a deeply personal assignment: try a contemplative practice and write a reflective analysis on the experience.
What education leaders should take from UNESCO’s "The Algorithm in the Room"
Stanford University among first institutions to subscribe to Ludolio as global rollout begins Ludolio is the first digital gaming platform to be used by students for learning and research The University of Sydney has launched Ludolio ,…
A new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology calls on universities to rethink teaching and campus life as generative AI reshapes how students learn and instructors teach and research.
The Florida Board of Education approved sweeping rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence in Florida’s public schools, colleges and universities for both students and teachers.
2 in 3 Harvard Professors Say AI Has a Negative Impact on Class Emma Whitford Thu, 09/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Business and finance students were the most interested in the effects of AI in their chosen fields and believed more teaching of this would have improved their courses Undergraduates attending UK universities want degree courses to…
West Virginia’s Marshall University named David Wiley, co-founder of Lumen Learning and ed-tech leader, the school’s first chief academic AI officer. He has also been an associate professor there since 2025.
The effort, part of the Harvard Kennedy School, is designed to help local governments use technology to improve citizen engagement and civic ties. Already, the push has produced a budget tool for local agencies.