When higher education takes on real problems in real time, in addition to fundamental basic research, it can serve students, families and society in novel ways.
Date & Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, Van Davis, executive director of the non-profit WCET, will share practical guidance on ensuring faculty, staff, and students apply AI consistently for higher ed leaders looking to move beyond a rigid policy mindset and advocate for a more flexible approach to AI adoption.
For decades, universities competed for students, faculty and donors with buildings, rankings and brand. The next decade will be decided by what's humming in the basement.
The Canvas incident serves as a reminder that digital risk extends beyond any single platform, vendor or department. It spans an interconnected ecosystem that institutions must govern and oversee.
Christopher L. Augostini takes the helm at Emory University while Tufts Provost Caroline Attardo Genco becomes the first female president at the University at Buffalo.
The issue is no longer simply whether colleges and universities are technologically capable or technically compliant. It is whether they are prepared for what comes next.
