CEO Reflects as the Common App Marks 50 Years
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CEO Reflects as the Common App Marks 50 Years

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.

AI Literacy: What It Is, What it Isn’t, Who Needs It and Why It’s Hard to Define

AI Literacy: What It Is, What it Isn’t, Who Needs It and Why It’s Hard to Define

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.

Ohio State hires new chief information officer as the university expands its AI education

Ohio State hires new chief information officer as the university expands its AI education

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’s higher education enters the AI era: Promise and obstacles - Shafaq News

Iraq’s higher education enters the AI era: Promise and obstacles - Shafaq News

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.

Education, networking highlight Quantum AI conference: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering

Education, networking highlight Quantum AI conference: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering

The Luddy School hosted the Quantum AI and NLP 2025 Conference, attracting nearly 200 participants, including international corporate executives, researchers, and students, to discuss the integration of quantum computing and AI. The event featured high-profile speakers, panel discussions on education and workforce development, and provided networking opportunities for students with industry leaders and government representatives.

Morgan State University Collaborates with Amazon-Machine Learning University to Bring AI and Machine Learning Education to the Classroom

Morgan State University Collaborates with Amazon-Machine Learning University to Bring AI and Machine Learning Education to the Classroom

Morgan State University is collaborating with Amazon's Machine Learning University Educators Consortium and Transformation Alliance to integrate AI and machine learning into its curricula, aiming to prepare students for careers in these fields. This initiative, part of a broader effort involving multiple HBCUs, includes training boot camps, pedagogy labs, and tech talks to enhance educational capabilities and foster diverse tech talent.

SUNY adds AI education to its information literacy gen ed

SUNY adds AI education to its information literacy gen ed

The State University of New York (SUNY) has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) ethics and literacy into its general education requirements, ensuring that all undergraduate students study the ethical dimensions of AI as part of their degree. This initiative comes amid growing concerns about AI's impact across various sectors, and SUNY aims to equip students with the skills to ethically navigate and utilize AI technologies.

AI sparks debate over educational ethics on UNL campus

AI sparks debate over educational ethics on UNL campus

As AI tools like Grammarly and Chat GPT become more common in education, there is growing concern about their impact on learning, ethics, and academic integrity. Students and faculty at UNL are actively debating where to draw the line between using AI as a study aid and it becoming a means of cheating.