Higher Education

North Carolina's new "Propel NC" initiative will allocate funding to community college programs based on how much they drive economic growth, prioritizing fields such as information technology and advanced manufacturing.

A bill approved by the state Senate this week would specify that community college courses must be taught by qualified human instructors, although it says nothing about using AI for grading or tutoring.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Stout are testing applications of artificial intelligence such as sorting fruit by freshness and maximizing the strength of lattice structures in protective materials.

TechBuffalo's summer program aims to keep tech-focused college students and graduates in the region by helping them develop professional skills and network with employers in Western New York's tech community.

Variables like rising tuition and fees, FAFSA glitches and competition from other programs mean higher-ed enrollment might continue declining. That means universities must be strategic about their technology expenses.

Starting in January, the university will provide free digital security services such as vulnerability assessments, security audits and compliance checks to Southern Arizona businesses and nonprofits.

A multiyear plan to build up computer science learning and teaching in the Atlanta area has enlisted the participation of school districts, universities, nonprofits and industry partners.

Kevin Werbach, professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, argues that students need to know the risks, limitations and practical steps of implementing AI.

Artificial intelligence can’t read between the lines of what a student chooses to share, suss the nuances of their complicated lives, and provide guidance based on a holistic understanding of their needs and experiences.

The university's new information technology program includes four specialized concentrations designed to align with careers, including IT, health informatics, multimedia and mobile app development, and project management.

With support from a $1 million grant from Google, West Virginia State University is launching a new Cybersecurity Clinic to train students and provide free digital security services to under-resourced organizations.

A community college in Georgia is adding advanced training tools and new courses to its Criminal Justice and Cybercrime Investigation Program, which covers policing, courts, corrections and forensic science.

A private college has been on probation with its accrediting agency since March due to leadership and finance issues. It has until June 17 to submit a plan for keeping students on a path to degrees at partner institutions.

Nationwide, technical and community colleges have not yet recouped enrollment lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Wisconsin school administrators say students' interest in tech schools is increasing significantly.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Johnson C. Smith University are working with a nonprofit to build digital replicas of old buildings so the community can virtually explore the historically Black neighborhood.

Both the University of Michigan and Washtenaw Community College will be involved in training and retraining workers at the MSTAR center for semiconductor chip manufacturing.

The Technology and Innovation Learning Experience (TILE) program will give $3,000 plus mentorship and training to 13 students from five startups from Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.

A Gen Z writer consulted experts for tips on how students can succeed professionally after the AI revolution, and answers suggested learning its uses and blind spots, including it on resumes and networking with professionals.