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• AI in the University: From Generative Assistant to Autonomous Agent This Fall - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher Education
  We have become accustomed to generative artificial intelligence in the past couple of years. That will not go away, but increasingly, it will serve in support of agents. “Where generative AI creates, agentic AI acts.” That’s how my trusted assistant, Gemini 2.5 Pro deep research, describes the difference. By the way, I commonly use Gemini […]
• OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT - Maxwell Zeff, TechCrunch
  OpenAI announced Tuesday the launch of Study Mode, a new feature within ChatGPT that aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than simply obtain answers to questions. With Study Mode enabled, ChatGPT will ask users questions to test their understanding and, in some cases, refuse to offer direct answers unless students […]
• Researchers create ‘virtual scientists’ to solve complex biological problems - Hanae Armitage, Stanford
  Stanford Medicine researchers created a team of virtual scientists backed by artificial intelligence to help solve problems in their real-world lab. There may be a new artificial intelligence-driven tool to turbocharge scientific discovery: virtual labs. Modeled after a well-established Stanford School of Medicine research group, the virtual lab is complete with an AI principal investigator […]
• The need to reinvent universities for the learning society - Patrick Blessinger, University World News
  The traditional boundaries between and among post-secondary institutions are transforming. The university is no longer the exclusive owner of knowledge. The disciplinary silos continue to erode as interdisciplinary learning continues to grow. Learning is no longer a one-time activity; now it’s a continuous practice. The need for accessible, applicable, skills-based learning paths is reshaping the […]
• Six Tactics to Get Better Results From AI - Ethan Mollick, et al; Knowledge at Wharton
  Achieving valuable results from AI is as much about the quality of your prompts as the capabilities of the tool. You can be a more effective “human in the loop” by refining your ability to formulate clear, specific, and context-rich queries, and obtain more useful solutions and actionable insights as a result. Here are six […]
• The Rise of AI Will Make Liberal Arts Degrees Popular Again. Here's Why - Jessica Stillman, Inc.
  If the decline is clear, so are the reasons for the fall. Given the huge financial cost of most college degrees, many students want theirs to lead directly to gainful employment. Many struggle to see how studying philosophy or comparative literature will get them a job. STEM and business degrees seem a much safer bet. […]
• Using artificial intelligence in sustainability teaching and learning - Walter Leal Filho, Eundeok Kim, Jaluza Maria Lima Silva Borsatto & Carla Bonato Marcolin, Environmental Sciences Europe
  By means of a set of case studies and a survey from 45 countries, it examines the current use of AI as a tool towards sustainable development identifying some areas where action is needed. The results show that the integration of AI in SE has the potential to significantly enhance the learning experience by providing […]
• University promotes benefits of online learning with new campaign - Adriana Doria, WOOD-TV
  Higher education continues to navigate a changing environment trying to find ways to differentiate themselves. Many are leaning into online learning courses.  Davenport University recently launched a new campaign, Online: On Your Time, which the university said is aimed at breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions. “We really see that more and more students are looking […]
• Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college? - Danielle McLean, Higher Ed Dive
  Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found. A large majority of U.S. adults say the cost of attaining a college degree is more expensive than it actually is — a perception that may cause some to forgo education beyond high school, according […]
• The learning organization: How to accelerate AI adoption - Bob Sternfels and Yuval Atsmon, McKinsey
  The rapid rise of gen AI highlights a workplace reality: Front lines often embrace new tech much faster than managers do. Here’s how to overcome organizational blocks to transformative ideas. The dizzying speed at which AI technology is evolving makes it nearly impossible to keep up with the many new ways that it could transform […]
• Americans Recognize Nuances of Higher Ed’s Value - Kathryn Palmer, Inside Higher Ed
  New data shows that confidence in higher education is on the rise and most Americans, regardless of party affiliation, share a similar vision for what colleges should prioritize. A group of university students are seen from behind walking outside on campus as they make their way to class. Most Democrats and Republicans believe higher ed […]
• States, nonprofits look to capture quality of non-degree credentials - Alcino Donadel, University Business
  As states cash in on the potential of non-degree credentials to become a more significant engine for economic mobility, new frameworks are emerging to ensure these innovative programs pass muster. There are over one million credentials offered in the U.S., 60% of which come in the form of badges, licenses, certifications and apprenticeships, according to […]
• How higher education is coping with surging budget deficits - Alcino Donadel, University Business
  Budget cuts—followed by tuition increases and staff layoffs—at Duke, Cornell, Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities midway through the spring semester sent shockwaves through the higher education community as the sector copes with challenging deficits. Their struggles proved to be the canary in the coal mine for further announcements from more than a dozen colleges and […]
• Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap - Mark Muro and Shriya Methkupally, Brookings
  Artificial intelligence is transforming the U.S. economy, yet regional disparities in talent development, research capacity, and enterprise adoption are stark, and not yet fully understood.  AI activity remains highly concentrated, with the Bay Area alone accounting for 13% of all AI-related job postings.  However, the recent boom in generative AI and agentic systems is beginning […]
• The Impact of ChatGPT on Students' Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis - Zhiwei Liu, Haode Zuo, Yongjing Lu; JCAL
   The findings reveal that ChatGPT has a moderately positive impact on students' academic achievement, with an overall effect size of g = 0.577 (95% CI [0.395, 0.759], p 
• AI is helping students be more independent, but the isolation could be career poison - Tara García Mathewson, CalMatters
  Students don’t have the same incentives to talk to their professors — or even their classmates — anymore. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude have given them a new path to self-sufficiency. Instead of asking a professor for help on a paper topic, students can go to a chatbot. Instead of forming a study group, […]
• Being a high-performer CEO isn’t enough. True leadership involves empathy - Fast Company
  In this landscape, CEOs are increasingly being measured by their ability to generate financial returns. But true leadership requires hitting more than financial targets. The most effective leaders understand that long-term success depends on balancing financial acumen with empathetic leadership. Those who fail to adapt risk becoming transactional managers rather than transformational leaders. Understanding this […]
• I tried a ‘mindful browser’ that promises to help reduce stress—here’s why I’ll keep using it - Renée Onque, CNBC
  Busy work days are often stressful and exhausting, especially when you’re sitting at your laptop for hours at a time. So when I came across a new browser created to help reduce stress, I was pretty intrigued. The creators of the Opera Browser, founded in the 90s, developed a new “mindful browser” called Opera Air […]
• 5 ways to better prepare students for a changing job market - Alcino Donadel, University Business
  Today’s employers are no longer relying solely on a bachelor’s degree to gauge a candidate’s full potential. Instead, they prioritize applicants who can demonstrate up-to-date skills and prove they’re ready to contribute from day one. Kropp believes that micro-credentials and digital badges demonstrate students’ mastery over specific skill sets and can be easily communicated via […]
• NotebookLM now lets you chat with expert guides from top publishers, and Shakespeare - here's how - Web Wright, ZDnet
  Google announced Monday that it is expanding the repertoire of NotebookLM, its AI-powered note-taking and research platform, to include the works of some prominent publishing names. The company is collaborating with a cohort of scientists, nonprofits, authors, and news publishers to deliver a series of featured notebooks for NotebookLM users. These notebooks cover subjects like […]