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Leaders from the University of Kentucky and Lipscomb University said cyber insurance is not a one-size-fits-all process, and communication with insurers is key to making coverage work with institutional needs.

The technology consulting firm Attain Partners suggested three simple questions to prompt thinking about institutional AI strategy and make sure it fits institutional priorities and realities.

The American Council on Education’s Jon Fansmith anticipates major impacts on higher education from federal policies such as the reconciliation bill, the government shutdown and the targeting of international students.

Given new pressures from emerging tech, funding cuts and public skepticism, EDUCAUSE’s list of priorities for higher education in 2026 calls for strong data foundations, AI literacy and collaboration.

Some higher education IT leaders say getting financial and institutional partners on board with new technology should start with discussions about problems, not tools, and what works to address them.

In a new action plan, EDUCAUSE outlines skills, ethics and collaboration strategies to guide effective use and implementation of generative artificial intelligence on college campuses for the next decade.

While educators value familiar tools like learning management systems and video conferencing, they need more support with artificial intelligence and making sure digital materials are accessible to everyone.

A webinar this week featuring panelists from the education, private and nonprofit sectors attested to how institutions are applying generative artificial intelligence to advising, admissions, research and IT.

A new EDUCAUSE study reveals that while AI is becoming a strategic priority in higher education, cost and policy development, especially at small schools, still hinders widespread implementation.

A panel of experts at the annual EDUCAUSE conference discussed why data and analytics, and ultimately chief information officers, are growing more important to the future of higher education.

Cyber insurance is one way to protect institutions when something goes wrong in their digital infrastructure, but acquiring and implementing it will look different depending on organizational structure and priorities.

In the face of rapidly accelerating technological change, a private-sector expert at the EDUCAUSE national conference last week suggested that institutions embrace becoming technology-first enterprises.

The University of Michigan devoted considerable resources to proprietary generative AI tools. Next month it will launch a public-facing chatbot to connect prospective college students with funding opportunities.

Resources from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology on generative AI include a guide to teaching and learning, the national ed-tech plan, an ed-tech developer's guide and more.

The 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10 list, a snapshot of top priorities in higher education, focuses on earning back trust through technology and data. Several indicators show faith in the value of higher ed and the integrity of tech companies is declining.

IT directors and cybersecurity professionals in ed tech are no strangers to burnout, and neither are their counterparts in student success. But technology and teamwork may be able to relieve some of that pressure, leaders said at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.

Higher education is uniquely vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, presenters at one EDUCAUSE Annual Conference session said, and institutions should work together to address their vulnerabilities. Training and awareness are vital.

The new Higher Education Generative AI Readiness Assessment gauges how colleges and universities are making use of generative AI tools, as well as their levels of investment in governance and infrastructure.