California is partnering with Google, Microsoft, Adobe and IBM to provide free AI tools and training to colleges, aiming to prepare students for a changing job market. Supporters see a boost to "AI literacy," while critics warn the benefits remain unproven.
About two-thirds of Kentucky community college students surveyed last year reported depression or anxiety, and 1 in 5 said they engaged in self-harm. In response, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is launching a mental health strategy for its 100,000 students.
Higher education leadership requires more than content knowledge or operational expertise. It calls for emotional intelligence, political savvy, narrative power and a deep well of self-awareness.
The 32 defendants are violating antitrust law by agreeing not to compete with each other for early-decision students, the lawsuit said. The universities also mislead applicants by presenting early decision offers as legally binding, it said.
A few university presidents, including Wesleyan's Michael S. Roth and Mount Holyoke's Danielle Holley, are openly challenging the Trump administration's push against diversity programs, transgender athletes and campus protests, even as many schools settle. Most institutions have stayed silent.
As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more popular among students, edtech companies such as Chegg and Macmillan are adapting by integrating AI into their platforms to stay competitive. While some students embrace AI for efficiency, others and their professors express concern that overreliance could weaken critical thinking and academic integrity.
Upskilling for the green economy isn't about preparing a select few for specialized roles—it's about embedding skills across all sectors and meeting learners where they are.
