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Dive Brief: Dozens of higher education institutions may have been hit by another attack from the cybercrime group behind the May hack against Canvas, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group and cybersecurity firm Mandiant. From…

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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…

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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…

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Instructure “ reached an agreement ” with an unauthorized threat actor on Monday, just days after cybercriminals twice — within a little over a week — infiltrated the ed tech provider’s Canvas learning management system. The latest…

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Across higher education, artificial intelligence is now embedded in everyday academic work, from early research to final drafts. For many students, it has become a default starting point. The urgent question is not whether students use AI,…

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Dive Brief: A threat actor once again gained unauthorized access to Instructure’s Canvas learning management system on Thursday, the ed tech company confirmed. The breach caused disruptions for students and faculty at colleges nationwide…

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Dive Brief: A recent cybersecurity attack on Instructure exposed certain student information, the ed tech company confirmed in a May 1 status update. The following day, it said it believes the incident has been contained. Information…

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Affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges facing higher education leaders. The value of a degree is under increasing scrutiny, driven by rising costs, shifting student expectations and the growth of alternative learning…

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It's no secret that the higher education sector is known for being slow moving. But if academia is the proverbial immovable object, artificial intelligence is its unstoppable force. Educators and higher ed experts are now preparing for a…

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Dive Brief: Although artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way companies do business, 53% of employers said their main challenge was finding graduates with the right AI skills , according to new research from Pearson and Amazon…

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SAN DIEGO — Artificial intelligence is rapidly progressing and poised to reshape the workforce in the near future. The higher education sector is in a unique position, as both an employer of millions of workers and a system that prepares…

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SAN DIEGO — Though the long-term effects of artificial intelligence on the job market remain to be seen, the rapidly developing technology has already begun changing how employers discuss work and hiring. Colleges now face the daunting…

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Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

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SAN DIEGO — Colleges are increasingly looking to recruit adult learners as a means of bolstering enrollment amid an anticipated decline in traditional-aged students . In turn, higher education officials are grappling with how to best serve…

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Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.

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The widespread adoption of AI in the classroom has arrived. Students now regularly use AI-powered tools to reinforce or even introduce new concepts into their studies. That shift has academic leadership asking, “How can we provide learners…

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Dive Brief: The pandemic transition to fully virtual K-12 instruction during the 2020-21 school year led to fewer students going to college, according to a new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. When…

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Dive Brief: Gen Z’s negative sentiment toward artificial intelligence has grown over the past year, and many are concerned about it harming their learning , according to a Thursday survey from Gallup , the Walton Family Foundation and GSV…

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The world of artificial intelligence is evolving at a quick speed, with generative AI models growing larger and more complex. For developers, researchers and organizations, the challenge is clear: how do you prototype, fine-tune and deploy…

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Nine in ten campus administrators now use AI. Two-thirds of institutions have adopted it. And yet, more than half cite data privacy as a barrier, a third aren’t sure whether AI is even in their strategic plan and training demand has topped…

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Deb Adair is the CEO of Quality Matters, a nonprofit focused on quality assurance in online and blended learning. Chief online learning officers were the unsung heroes of the pandemic. As higher education and the rest of the world shut…

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As a university poised at the Gateway to Mexico to build a thriving cultural and intellectual community, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) knows a thing or two about bridging legacy and progress, old ways and blazed trails, rich…

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For years, computer science was marketed as one of the safest degrees in higher education. Strong demand, high wages and a seemingly endless need for technical talent made CS feel like a guaranteed return on investment. Today, that…

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Dive Brief: Coursera is acquiring fellow MOOC provider Udemy to create an online education and upskilling giant valued at $2.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The combined company is poised to generate $1.5 billion in annual…

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Higher education learners have changed significantly in the last five years, with high-priority regulations forthcoming and accessibility of students with varied learning needs a top priority for educators and administrators. To meet these…

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Dive Brief: Ed tech specialist Chegg is slashing 388 jobs , or about 45% of its workforce, in a massive restructuring effort expected to save up to $110 million next fiscal year, the public company said this week. The news comes as Chegg…

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Artificial intelligence-based products and software for college admissions and operations are proliferating in the higher education world. How to choose from among them? Well, leaders can start by identifying a problem…

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Restrooms don’t have to be showpieces — but they also shouldn’t be an afterthought. Across campuses, every space tells a story. The student center. The admissions office. The lecture hall. Each one reflects the institution’s priorities,…

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Despite delivering world-renowned learning experiences, higher education in the U.S. is facing one of its most complex periods in recent memory. Uncertain federal funding streams, political pressures, and a decline in the perceived value…

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Procurement in higher education has come a long way from its back-office roots. Today’s procurement leaders juggle a dizzying array of demands: shrinking budgets, responsible purchasing goals, compliance issues and more — all while…

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Higher education institutions count on extensive amounts of data to guide decisions, track student success and ensure accreditation compliance. Yet, when that information is incomplete, scattered or outdated, it creates obstacles that slow…