The quiet collapse: What the partial U.S. government shutdown means for higher education
The academic community must act with urgency to preserve the scaffolding that supports research, student access, and institutional stability
When the federal government shutters its doors, the ripple effects do not stop at the U.S. Capitol–they cascade into every corner of American life. In the world of higher education, a shutdown undercuts critical federal functions that support students, faculty, and institutions.
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Rethinking career readiness: Guiding colleges on embedding career purpose from enrollment to alumni
A new report from Complete College America offers recommendations for how higher education leaders can embed career readiness and preparation into every step of the student journey at a time of growing skepticism about the value of a college degree.
Using AI in a job search
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. How can you leverage AI in your job search–and when should you be cautious? Using AI for interview prep isn’t about replacing your own effort, but about augmenting it.
Higher-ed is fighting ransomware, but IT teams pay the price
The education sector is making measurable progress in defending against ransomware, with fewer ransom payments, dramatically reduced costs, and faster recovery rates.
California Community Colleges, Google launch nation’s largest higher-ed systemwide AI partnership
Google has unveiled a major collaboration with the California Community Colleges that will provide more than 2 million students and faculty across the state’s 116 community colleges with free access to AI training.
Ethics besieged in higher education–and how AI can fire back
When ethics is treated like a dirty word, something has gone terribly awry. This reflection posed by a graduate seminar colleague–“institutions excel at compliance and policy responses yet lag in developing ethical paradigms that consistently guide actions and account for human impact”–cuts painfully to the bone.
Recentering discovery as the core of learning through AI
Higher education stands at a defining moment. For decades, universities have been shaped by a dual mission to disseminate knowledge through “teaching” and to create it through “research.”
AI career mentors: Why students trust algorithms more than teachers
Instead of going to teachers, guidance counselors, or mentors, many young people are turning to tools like ChatGPT to ask the kinds of questions that shape identity and direction.
Rethinking education in a changing world: The power of online learning platforms
Technology is reshaping every aspect of society–from work to communication to healthcare–with profound implications for education.
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How emotions impact academic dishonesty in online learning
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