4 key tips on AI upskilling
As AI works its way into nearly every facet of higher education, many educators wonder how to weave AI tools into their instruction and how to guide students…
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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Collegiate esports is racking up wins
A collegiate esports program is rife with opportunities to create inclusive and diverse teams of athletes who build career-ready skills.
How to help college instructors with mental health struggles
Mental health issues and increasing levels of burnout and stress from the demands of their jobs are weighing on college instructors, according to a new survey by Wiley.
In ransomware attacks, expect to lose 43 percent of affected data
During a ransomware attack, only 57 percent of compromised data will be recovered, leaving 43 percent of compromised data lost, according to the Veeam 2024 Ransomware Trends Report.
More than 36M students have some college but no credential
More than 36 million U.S. adults aged 18-64 have some college experience, but no credential--known as “some college, no credential,” or SCNC--according to new data from the National…
7 higher-ed leadership priorities
Higher-ed leadership is not for the faint of heart. Leading a campus of any size comes with its own share of challenges and dilemmas, along with victories and…
Cybersecurity vigilance remains critical as threats evolve
Cybersecurity remains a top concern and priority across all industries, and in a recent survey from CDW, half (49 percent) of respondents feel only somewhat prepared to handle…
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
An AI primer for higher-ed leaders and educators
While nearly every sector touts AI's potential, it's important to first understand what AI is before outlining how it can revolutionize any given industry. The same is true…
Community college bachelor’s degrees are on the rise
Community college bachelor's (CCB) degrees are experiencing significant growth in the U.S., with half of all CCB-conferring colleges designated as minority-serving institutions.