The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has pushed higher education to a crossroads, and a paradigm shift is required. Universities who expect to lead in this new AI-shaped landscape must reimagine higher education as a hyper-personalized journey for students, enabled by AI, interactive data, predictive analytics, and adaptive technologies from end to end. Integrating AI into every fiber of the educational experience is essential to this approach. Yet it begs a complement, one that emphasizes “human judgment in the AI era” to foster leaders who don’t just follow AI-driven outputs, but possess the critical thinking and judgment to explain, defend, or override them.
Monday, June 22, 2026
A framework for ensuring student AI proficiency - Margaret Ellis, Times Higher Education
Over the past few semesters, I have structured my teaching around a framework that helps students build that capability: demystify, use and reflect. Many students arrive with strong opinions about AI but only a partial understanding of how these systems work. Some see them as nearly magical tools that can produce answers instantly. Others dismiss them as unreliable or assume they are only useful for technical specialists. Demystifying AI begins with explaining the basic ideas behind large language models (LLMs) and related systems. We show students how these models are trained, what kinds of data they rely on and why their outputs can sometimes appear confident even when they are incorrect.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Americans looking for proof of the value of higher ed - Matt Zalaznick, University Business
Americans need some convincing about the true value of higher ed. They “haven’t given up on college,” but institutions need to prove that what students learn will lead to civic and economic opportunities, says a new analysis. And the most important place to provide that evidence is in the communities surrounding campus, says the report, “Trust in Higher Education Starts Local,” from C&S (Campus and Community Solutions), a civic education nonprofit.“Higher ed doesn’t have a PR problem. It has a proof problem,” says the organization that surveyed more than 2,400 adults in the U.S. to examine attitudes toward colleges and universities—and to chart a path forward.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Reimagining What Higher Education Can Be - Kristen Turner, Drew University
Students increasingly need skills that extend beyond traditional academic disciplines. They need to learn how to collaborate, solve complex problems, and adapt to new challenges. Drew’s new college is designed to address those realities. Rather than focusing solely on course credits and exams, students develop personalized learning pathways built around inquiry, mentorship, and real-world problem solving. They work on projects connected to community partners, explore interdisciplinary questions, and build portfolios that demonstrate their abilities. The goal is not simply to complete assignments. It is to develop the habits of mind that allow students to navigate an uncertain and evolving world. “We want students to prototype their lives,” Turner says. “To try things, explore their interests, and discover what they want to pursue.”
Transforming Enrollment Managementin the Field of Online Learning - Vickie S. Cook, OLC Online Learning Journal
The landscape of enrollment management in higher education related to all modalities of learning is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving student expectations, shifting demographics, and the necessity for institutions to optimize operational efficiency. Traditionally centered on human-driven processes and relational strategies, enrollment management for online learning enterprises must now integrate advanced technologies such as Business Process Automation (BPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) to remain effective and competitive. This manuscript for online learning administrators and enrollment management leaders will explore the systems-level continuum from Business Process Mapping (BPM) to AI-driven functionality, highlighting the strategic evolution of enrollment operations within the field of online learning.
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Price Enterprises Will Pay for Anthropic Claude Fable 5 - Esther Sittu, AI Business
As it continues to target cybersecurity, AI lab Anthropic on Tuesday introduced two new models, demonstrating how it is improving capabilities such as reasoning and providing tools to help cyber defenders. Claude Fable 5 is a Mythos-class model, according to Anthropic -- a reference to the original Mythos, which is still in restricted release due to its reputed ability to easily find and exploit security holes in software. While the model is adept at cybersecurity tasks, Anthropic has restricted its use due to the risk of misuse as a cyber threat.
Coursera Launches Its Short-Form Content With AI Curation - Edited by Adam Harrie, this article was written with the assistance of AI; Trend-Hunter
Coursera introduced a scrollable short-form content feed that delivers bite-sized educational videos and explainers, featuring AI-driven personalization tailored to users’ interests, learning habits, career goals and previous course activity. The company positioned the feature as an entry point to deeper learning experiences rather than a replacement for full-length courses and certification programs.The feed surfaces content across subjects such as coding, data science, business, productivity and personal development, while continuously adapting recommendations based on user engagement and learning behavior. The design mirrors recommendation-driven content platforms, emphasizing discoverability and short-form learning experiences.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
California State University renews $13 million ChatGPT deal as survey finds most students and faculty doubt AI helps education - Curtis Deacon, Yahoo! News
California State University is pressing ahead with ChatGPT even though many of the students and faculty it expects to use the tool say they are not persuaded that it is making education better. According to a report from Futurism, the university system recently extended its OpenAI agreement at $13 million a year despite a large campus survey showing that most students and faculty remain skeptical of AI's overall value in the classroom.
Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems - Molly Taft, Wired
On Monday, SpaceX amended its initial public offering to state that water conditions—including water scarcity, regulations around water, and drought—could constrain data center development. It isn’t the only tech company trying to assess how water scarcity might impact its business. Water use is emerging as one of the most contentious data center issues. A recent Gallup poll found that seven out of 10 Americans are opposed to data center development, with water scarcity ranking as the top resource concern. Facing increasingly fierce resistance, some tech companies are scrambling to assure the public that they’re facing the issue head-on. By signing up, you agree to our user agreement (including class action waiver and arbitration provisions), and acknowledge our privacy policy.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
University of Phoenix researchers publish study examining doctoral students' attitudes toward AI chatbots and ChatGPT use in higher education - University of Phoenix
Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies have published new peer-reviewed research examining graduate students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and their reported use of ChatGPT in higher education environments. The article, "Relationship between Students' Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their usage of AI Chatbots," appears in the International Journal of AI in Pedagogy, Innovation, and Learning Futures, 2026(1). The quantitative study explored how doctoral students perceive AI chatbots in relation to academic integrity, ethics and educational value. Researchers surveyed 54 doctoral students enrolled at a private, online university in the United States to better understand how attitudes toward AI tools may influence reported usage patterns. The findings suggest that favorable attitudes toward AI chatbot use, perceptions that chatbot-generated results are superior and disagreement with prohibiting chatbot use were positively correlated with reported ChatGPT usage frequency. Researchers also found significant differences across fields of study, while no statistically significant gender differences were observed.
AI Investment Will Hit 2% Of U.S. GDP This Year, Analyst Says—Nearing Defense Spending Levels - Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes
New analysis from TS Lombard shows the United States is on track to devote approximately 2% of gross domestic product to artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure in 2026, an investment well above that of any other major country that places it among the largest concentrated spending booms in modern U.S. history.
TS Lombard, an economic research and investment strategy firm, predicts the U.S. will be responsible for more than 80% of an $800 billion global spend in the sector this year and that AI buildout is on track to surpass the Gilded Age’s so-called “Railway Mania” to become the biggest infrastructure project in US history.
Other estimates from Bridgewater Associates, Goldman Sachs and Lombard Odier also place projected AI infrastructure spending between $650 billion and $800 billion this year—equivalent to roughly 2% to 2.5% of the U.S. economy.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
GAIT Fellows explore the use of AI in the classroom - Heather Skyler, UGA News
The Generative AI & Teaching Faculty Fellows program brought together 15 faculty members during the 2025-2026 academic year to develop, test and assess innovative classroom applications of generative AI. Through workshops, collaborative sessions and individualized support from teaching and learning specialists, fellows created AI-supported teaching projects aimed at improving student learning and engagement. Each fellow received a $3,000 stipend to support professional development or teaching resources, and the program culminated in the Generative AI and Teaching Colloquium, where participants shared their projects and sparked broader conversations about the future of AI-enhanced education at UGA.
California Colleges Must Add What AI Cannot Provide: Universal Leadership Education - Marty Treinen, Palm Springs Tribune
In the age of artificial intelligence, what must higher education become? And just as important: who should higher education be for? The answer can no longer be limited to traditional students, full-time degree seekers, or those who can afford the rising cost of opportunity. If California is going to lead the future, its colleges and universities must help open the door to everyone willing to develop themselves, improve their lives, and serve their communities. That includes high school students preparing for adulthood, college students seeking direction, working adults changing careers, entrepreneurs building something real, retirees and seniors with experience to contribute, the unemployed and underemployed, people with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, minorities, underserved communities, and every person who has never been offered a real pathway to leadership. That is the promise of Universal Leadership Education.
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