Why access control must be higher education’s top cybersecurity priority
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, strengthening data security requires an integrated approach to access control
In June, a targeted attack compromised 2.5 million Columbia University application records. Along with exposing personal applicant details, the breach caused a widespread IT outage that shut down the university’s email and digital systems.
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Higher ed’s 2026 blockbuster moment: Why relevance now outranks reputation
When Blockbuster executives dismissed Netflix as a niche player, they weren’t wrong about its operational excellence–but they were fatally wrong about whether Netflix’s model still mattered to consumers.
Beyond data empowerment: How education leaders can do more with what they have
Education leaders are facing one of the most challenging decades in recent memory: budgets are tightening, enrollment–both domestic and international–is declining, and grants and state funding are down.
AI vs. identity fraud: 3 threats putting student safety at risk
In today’s schools, whether K-12 or higher education, AI is powering smarter classrooms. There’s more personalized learning and faster administrative tasks. And students themselves are engaging with AI more than ever before, as 70 percent say they’ve used an AI tool to alter or create completely new images.
What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses
When a school building fails, everything it supports comes to a halt. Learning stops. Families scramble. Community stability is shaken. And while fire drills and lockdown procedures prepare students and staff for specific emergencies, the buildings themselves often fall short in facing the unexpected.
Students must intentionally develop durable skills to thrive in an AI-dominated world
As AI increasingly automates technical tasks across industries, students’ long-term career success will rely less on technical skills alone and more on durable skills or professional skills, often referred to as soft skills. These include empathy, resilience, collaboration, and ethical reasoning–skills that machines can’t replicate.
13 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026
As colleges and universities brace for 2026, the higher education landscape is undergoing a rapid technological revolution. Institutions are juggling affordability pressures, shifting student expectations, staffing constraints, and a growing demand for lifelong learning–all while digital transformation accelerates.
2045: A day in the life of a student
It is 6:45 a.m. in the year 2045, and Maya wakes to the gentle chime of her AI-integrated learning assistant. The device, embedded into her home’s wall system, has already analyzed her biometric data, sleep cycle, and class schedule to recommend a custom morning routine.
The rise of AI-native universities
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people learn, OpenAI has introduced a compelling and provocative concept: the AI-native university.
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How emotions impact academic dishonesty in online learning
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