The author, Salima Mkaouar, shares her experiences with various study techniques to manage academic stress, ranking them based on effectiveness. She finds the active recall or blurting method most effective, while the Cornell note-taking method is least favored due to its impracticality in initial lectures.
In 2025, studying has evolved significantly with the integration of technology and modern strategies, allowing students to focus better, save time, and achieve improved academic results. Key study hacks include using the Pomodoro Technique with focus apps, active recall, AI tools for practice quizzes, mind mapping, teaching others, spaced repetition, optimizing study environments, combining digital and paper notes, applying the 80/20 rule, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for effective learning.
St. John's University is integrating artificial intelligence into its curriculum to prepare students for a future shaped by AI, focusing on generative AI and machine learning, and developing AI-powered tools like personalized tutors.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched "Aivilization," the largest AI multi-agent social simulation sandbox, involving 100,000 AI agents over six weeks to study human-AI interactions and the development of virtual societies. This innovative platform, led by Prof.
Wrtn Technologies has partnered with LG AI Research to integrate the Exaone language model into its platform, aiming to enhance AI literacy across South Korea, especially for underserved communities and students. The collaboration will involve developing AI education services and infrastructure, with Wrtn also teaming up with FuriosaAI to utilize their Renegade inference accelerator for this national initiative.
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The Common App, which began with 15 private colleges, now includes over 1,100 institutions and has evolved to address equity gaps and changing demographics in college admissions. The organization has introduced initiatives like the Direct Admissions program and a new application question to better serve first-generation and low-income students, while continuously adapting its technology and processes to meet the needs of students and institutions.
An executive order issued by President Donald Trump on April 23, 2025, emphasizes the importance of advancing AI literacy as a national priority in the United States. The order highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of AI, encompassing technical, social, and ethical aspects, to ensure citizens are equipped to navigate and influence the AI-driven future effectively.
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Rob Lowden has joined Ohio State University as the new vice president and chief information officer, bringing over 20 years of experience from Indiana University, where he led IT strategy and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Ohio State ramps up its AI curriculum, Lowden will oversee IT, cybersecurity, data, and digital learning platforms, aiming to integrate AI fluency into the core curriculum for all undergraduates, preparing them for a future workforce increasingly influenced by AI technologies.
Iraq is making significant strides in modernizing its higher education system by establishing new colleges focused on Artificial Intelligence and Excellence at the University of Baghdad, set to open in the 2025–2026 academic year. These initiatives aim to align Iraqi academia with global technological advancements and prepare graduates for a digital economy, though success will depend on matching ambition with adequate infrastructure and capacity.
