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Take a peek at a new agentic AI virtual teaching assistant
An advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant (TA) pilot program–featuring an AI agent built with Google AI technologies–designed to transform higher education learning for students and empower educators with valuable insights.
How instructor feedback helps students learn academic expectations
Consider the following scenario when giving student feedback. Dr. Walker has read hundreds of student comments over the years, but this one made her think a bit more about her feedback.
6 steps for a successful microcredential program
Microcredentials have gained significant traction in higher education as institutions seek to diversify their offerings and meet the needs of both students and employers.
Back to (new) basics: Using AI to jumpstart recruitment
In today’s competitive landscape, colleges and universities are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their student recruitment efforts. AI solutions can help higher-ed leaders identify, engage, and enroll prospective students more effectively.
Expanding STEM education will secure America’s future
Expanding STEM education is essential to securing America’s future by strengthening the tech talent pipeline, creating economic innovation, and maintaining global competitiveness.
Millennials feel financially unstable–continuing education may be the solution
Motivated by the need for financial stability, career advancement, and being able to provide for their families, furthering their education is a priority for millennials in 2025.
Redefining accessible, AI-powered global higher education
On February 14, 2025, the University of the People (UoPeople) reached a historic milestone by achieving full regional accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Can GenAI fight academic burnout?
Balancing resources such as textbooks, articles, lecture slides, syllabi, notes, and study guides can overwhelm students, affecting their comprehension and potentially impacting their readiness for life after graduation.
EDUCAUSE launches AI readiness assessment
With support from Amazon Web Services, EDUCAUSE has launched the Higher Education AI Readiness Assessment to help higher-ed IT leaders gauge their institution’s preparedness for strategic AI initiatives.
Cutting costs while maintaining value: The challenge for higher education
The Trump administration’s announcement that there will be a reduction or suspension of funding for university research has cast a new wave of uncertainty over a sector that is already grappling with demographic challenges.