Universities face a dilemma balancing student demand for flexible online courses with the benefits of in-person learning. Declining public funding and the need for enrollment mass challenge the traditional campus experience, impacting course offerings and student engagement.
The Trump administration's new loan limits for postbaccalaureate programs could limit student access and weaken healthcare career pipelines. Professional organizations plan legal challenges, arguing the caps create unnecessary obstacles and threaten the healthcare workforce.
Educational institutions debate on-premises vs. cloud for AI, balancing cost, performance, and security. On-premises offers low latency for smart apps and data privacy, while cloud ensures resilience. Shadow AI and hybrid strategies are key considerations.
EDUCAUSE advises higher education institutions to integrate AI into strategic planning, provide professional development, and collect staff feedback. While 94% use AI for work, only 54% know policies. Most institutions encourage self-development, with 71% offering in-house learning.
UND leverages its strengths to offer diverse online programs, reaching students statewide and globally. Focus on faculty adaptation, experiential learning, and student support ensures robust online education.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear scrutinizes university leadership, challenging a law dean hire against faculty wishes and a $1M athletic director job. This intervention, echoing past political influences on higher education, sparks concerns among professors about academic autonomy and budget priorities.
The Trump administration is rescinding civil rights agreements for transgender students, redefining Title IX to mean biological sex and raising concerns about federal policy stability for universities.
This article explores how AI and 'cutting by attrition' displace entry-level jobs, leaving higher education struggling to prepare students for a shifting economy. It highlights the systemic risks, macroeconomic impacts, and the rise of unconventional pathways like crypto amid job scarcity.
Universities nationwide are adapting to pervasive AI use by students for academics and emotional support. Initiatives like Cornell's module and Agnes Scott's curriculum focus on critical thinking and ethical AI use, preparing students for an AI-augmented workforce.
Analysis shows California degrees often pay off, but ROI varies by region and career path. Experts call for better data collection and student transparency to align education with the labor market.
The University of Richmond bridges AI with liberal arts, fostering critical thinking and moving beyond academic honesty to collaboration. With Cornell's AI module and Bryn Mawr's sandboxes, institutions engage students and faculty in AI integration, development, and ethical use across disciplines.
The Department of Education has launched new investigations into Harvard University concerning antisemitism and race-based admissions, threatening DOJ referral if the school fails to provide data.
An analysis of viewpoint diversity in universities, examining the risks of ideological control and the vital role of tenure and academic freedom in protecting diverse perspectives and scholarly merit.
Future quantum computers threaten current encryption. Organizations must prepare now for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum key distribution (QKD) by engaging suppliers. QKD offers unhackable security, essential for protecting sensitive data from nation-states and criminal gangs.
IHEP's 22-member NCES Next Task Force will modernize federal postsecondary data systems, addressing data strategy, privacy, and AI. This initiative follows previous staff cuts at NCES and aims to create a comprehensive blueprint for strengthening government higher education data.
Utah's new bill allows college students conscientious objection to coursework conflicting with beliefs, extending a previous law. Supported by Rep. Mike Petersen, it sparks debate on academic freedom infringement versus protecting student views and preventing campus disputes, awaiting governor's signature.
Ohio State University has named Ravi Bellamkonda as its new president. The board's decision to bypass a national search has sparked criticism from faculty groups over transparency and shared governance.
