Leveraging AI is helping institutions meet goals
As universities look for ways to increase enrollment and student retention as they boost revenue growth, many higher-education administrators believe AI is the key.
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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Strategies to help campus leaders boost student success
The student enrollment landscape is constantly evolving, and campus leaders must understand students' needs and expectations as they seek to stabilize and grow their institutions' enrollment and retention…
3 ways to create a strong STEM pipeline in higher ed
Creating a robust STEM career pipeline in higher education is essential to meet the growing demand for professionals in fields crucial to innovation, technological advancement, and economic growth.
In higher ed, leaders see microcredentials as the future
Nearly all higher education leaders (97 percent) offering microcredentials believe the credentials improve students' long-term employment prospects, according to a survey from Coursera.
1 of 3 Hispanic students have dropped out of college at some point, survey says
Despite the majority of Hispanic students viewing college as a pathway to a well-paying job and support for their families, a new survey finds most of them face…
How Trump and AI could impact higher ed in 2025
As higher education leaders look to 2025, some questions loom large: How will a second Trump administration impact higher education? What will AI bring to the table?
Leveraging AI for institutional improvement, continuous learning
With the advent of AI tools comes the for higher-ed leaders innovate at all levels, automating administrative and repetitive tasks and using AI to transform outdated processes and…
The EDUCAUSE Top 10: Rebuilding trust in higher ed
Higher education has a trust problem. This blunt--but true--statement is the guiding idea behind the 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10, which narrows in on higher ed’s biggest list of…
AI skills could eclipse college degrees
Having experience with ChatGPT and building AI skills could have more value to employers than a college degree, said nearly half of business owners (49 percent) in a…
5 ways to forge genuine connections with modern learners
Key points: Higher education institutions that tap into emotional connections with students don’t just weather the challenges of today’s higher ... Read more