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Wednesday, October 7
How new credentials are reshaping career pathways in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Watch and Open Campus event explored how short-term credentials are creating new career pathways — and what workforce leaders say Wisconsin should do more to expand access. The post How new credentials are reshaping career pathways in Wisconsin appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgCU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology
Faculty plan to use the new Artificial Intelligence Hub to host lectures about AI, teach students how to use the technology, and discuss best research and innovation practices. The post CU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgRussell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days
Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comSpotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington
The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comAI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive
AI tools are not all the same – and should not be used interchangeably. Mininyx Doodle/iStock/Getty Images Plus Almost 25% of adults in the United States are using artificial intelligence chatbots on a daily basis, a 2026 Pew Research Center study found. At the same time, another recent study found that 48% of the…
theconversation.comLearner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy
For many schools, the path to AI literacy remains unclear. The challenge is not simply AI’s rapid evolution, but its ability to generate answers almost instantly, forcing educators to reconsider how learning is guided and measured. The post Learner agency comes first in AI-driven digital literacy appeared first on…
ecampusnews.comDHS proposes $70K fee for initial OPT participation and $30K for extensions
Colleges would be on the hook for up to $100,000 in fees for each international student seeking to participate in Optional Practical Training.
highereddive.comDHS sued over guidance restricting training program for international students
The Association of American Universities and other groups argued the agency has unlawfully narrowed the Curricular Practical Training program.
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Tuesday, October 6
Careers support should help students decide, not just compete
Universities help students become employable. Lorenzo Mugnai asks if they help them decide what they actually want
wonkhe.comIf we want social mobility, fund the universities that deliver it
If the funding debate is about value, Sharanya Sivarajah argues that the universities that serve their places deserve more of the conversation
wonkhe.comWhy Do So Many Teachers Crash in October?
In this episode, author Mike Anderson discusses ways teachers can fight off the October Blues.
edsurge.comHow Coding Can Cultivate Deep Civic Engagement
Incorporating learning from historic social movements into tech education ignites student interest in shaping the future.
edsurge.comHow Some Small, Rural Districts Are Winning the Attendance Struggle
New study finds that small and rural districts lead the fight against absenteeism.
edsurge.comEDUCAUSE ’26: Rethinking IT Infrastructure Amid Budget Uncertainty
IT leaders at the EDUCAUSE annual conference last week cited unpredictable budgets, vendor pricing and determining the value of artificial intelligence among the biggest pressures for campus IT teams.
govtech.comEducation Department wants grantees to ‘defend the spend’
All recipients of grant funding from the agency will be required to have written justification for drawing down pre-approved funding, a recent memo said.
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Monday, October 5
Unlocking the potential of working with charity and community groups
Working with the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector can change universities for the better. Fiona Walsh McDonnell argues they should be seen as strategic assets
wonkhe.comUniversities have a bigger role to play in preventing homelessness
Four years after first raising the alarm, Greg Hurst argues student homelessness remains under-researched and poorly understood and sets out what universities could do about it
wonkhe.comReport: AI Ambitions Are Running Into a Network Infrastructure Trust Problem
Network-provider trust concerns are impacting enterprise AI plans, with AI and data-driven projects the most affected initiatives among respondents reporting disruption.
campustechnology.comNY Expands Free Community College to Offset Potential AI Layoffs
Anticipating AI will have significant impacts on the workforce, effective January 2027, New York will allow CUNY and SUNY students aged 25-55 to enroll tuition-free in “high-demand” associate degree programs.
govtech.comEnflux Launches Curriculum Intelligence for Health Professions Education
[San Antonio, Texas] – October 2, 2026 – Enflux announced the launch of Enflux Curriculum Intelligence, a faculty-governed solution that ... Read more The post Enflux Launches Curriculum Intelligence for Health Professions Education appeared first on eCampus News.
ecampusnews.comBefore Higher Ed Can Scale AI, It Needs the Right Foundation—and a Reason to Build Past It
Connected data is only the beginning. Institutions also need clear authority to turn AI insights into action. GUEST COLUMN | by Fred Creugers Four years after the consumer-facing launch of generative AI reshaped the technology landscape, higher education has moved beyond asking whether to adopt it. The challenge now…
edtechdigest.comOpenAI Discontinuing Custom GPTs and Moving to Plugin Architecture
OpenAI has announced it is preparing to retire Custom GPTs and move the specialized workflows built around them to a new plugin architecture spanning ChatGPT and its Codex coding agent.
campustechnology.comInside UNLV’s Student-Powered Security Operations Center
In the past, overburdened security professionals at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas started most semesters fielding Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices from companies complaining that students were illegally downloading music and movies. Because UNLV effectively operates as students’ internet service…
edtechmagazine.comJudge tosses Trump rule on immigration status and education
Indiana began requiring proof of legal status for students in adult education programs after a Trump order last year. The post Judge tosses Trump rule on immigration status and education appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgWhy it’s more important than ever to jump-start entrepreneurial careers from the college classroom
By teaching entrepreneurship, colleges can better prepare students for a fast-changing job market and technological disruption. Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Recent college graduates are facing a job market that’s only getting tougher. Their unemployment rate hit 5.7%, compared to 4.1% for…
theconversation.comMerging school districts was supposed to save taxpayers money. It didn’t, a 20-year study in Arkansas found
When Mike Huckabee was the Arkansas governor in 2004, he wanted government to be more efficient. He signed a law to shut down tiny school districts with fewer than 350 students. Over the next decade, 85 school districts merged with others, triggering the closure of 105 schools, most of them high schools. Families and…
hechingerreport.orgAuthority, responsibility, and accountability for AI in higher ed
If governance must preserve institutional purpose and leadership must remain accountable for institutional direction, an important question must be answered: Who possesses the authority to make the decisions through which that purpose is maintained and direction is determined? The post Authority, responsibility, and…
ecampusnews.comShould elite colleges share academic cutoffs for admissions?
None of the eight Ivy League institutions publicly share minimum academic requirements to gain admission. The same is true for Stanford University, Duke University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Minimum course requirements, GPAs or admissions scores that students must meet to be eligible for…
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Sunday, October 4
OPINION: Higher education has a trust problem, and families are right to demand transparency and candor
This opinion piece is the first in a series on trust and transparency in higher education. Higher education runs on trust. A family commits four years and a significant sum of money on faith that the credential earned will hold value, that the institution has their student’s interests at heart and that the promises…
hechingerreport.orgStudents just need to know where they stand on AI
As AI use becomes routine, Gracie Otley argues that the real academic integrity challenge is student confidence
wonkhe.comWill Kids Pay the Price for AI Panic?
A backlash against classroom AI is sweeping public schools. But as New Mexico shows, blanket bans risk robbing students of early literacy interventions.
edsurge.comKeeping the learning real in the AI age requires coordination and open communication
Wonkhe and Studiosity’s Keeping the Learning Real project asked what happens when AI rips up the rulebook on academic misconduct. Lisa Abrahams and Debbie McVitty explain why coherence matters to securing academic integrity in the age of AI
wonkhe.comOn Fort Worth’s streets, a UNT Health professor remembers why he chose medicine
Through street medicine, Christopher Rheams cares for people without homes and teaches students to see the person before the patient. The post On Fort Worth’s streets, a UNT Health professor remembers why he chose medicine appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgAs more colleges close, advocates are calling for them to be turned into housing
Choosing a college? Check out our tracker to make sure your favorite schools don’t have shaky finances. QUINCY, Mass. — Waist-high weeds climb through cracks in the tennis courts. Ivy snakes across the locked-shut entrance of a redbrick former women’s dormitory. Canada geese graze on the baseball field. Wild turkeys…
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Saturday, October 3
In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are ‘climate literate’
As a student at a high school not far from Denver’s main airport, Anthony Muñoz wondered whether the jet fuel from airplanes flying above his campus was harming living things. An avid gardener, Muñoz partnered with a local university to create a garden on the campus of his charter school, Vista Academy, filling it…
hechingerreport.orgAutonomy for the people
UK universities are protective over their autonomy. But what is autonomy, why is it so important, and what does it mean in practice? David Kernohan asks the questions.
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Friday, October 2
One year of leading UKRI
Chief executive Ian Chapman reflects on his first year at the wheel – and what comes next
wonkhe.comEDUCAUSE '26: Reflecting on AI in Higher Ed, 4 Years Into ChatGPT
At the organization's annual conference in Denver, EDUCAUSE President John O'Brien said that since generative AI's boom started in November 2022, universities have moved from hype to finding value in specific use cases.
govtech.comBeyond Phone Bans: Designing Engaging, Screen-Free Learning
Keeping students involved through whole-class interaction, hands-on activities, and purposeful technology use. GUEST COLUMN | by Marcin Joka Once students put their phones away, a teacher still has a room full of young people to engage. Some are eager to answer questions. Others are confused, distracted, or hoping…
edtechdigest.comCornell 7 case puts a spotlight on fraternity misconduct – and the limits of universities’ power to stop it
A case alleging that a Cornell sophomore was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members is drawing national attention. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Universities have been trying for years to cut back on the abuses among fraternities, with limited resources and limited success. A new lawsuit, filed by a former…
theconversation.comTufts pauses prison reentry program after shooting, leaving students in limbo
Tufts University has paused its reentry program after a formerly incarcerated student allegedly opened fire off campus in May. The post Tufts pauses prison reentry program after shooting, leaving students in limbo appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.org10 Best Python Courses for 2026: For AI and Data
From 6,000+ Python courses, here are the 10 best, sorted by who you are. Free and paid picks for beginners, data, and career-switchers. The post 10 Best Python Courses for 2026: For AI and Data appeared first on The Report by Class Central.
classcentral.com11 Best Product Management Courses for 2026: Certificates and AI Skills
11 courses sorted for two paths: breaking into product management or leveling up, with certifications and AI product management skills. The post 11 Best Product Management Courses for 2026: Certificates and AI Skills appeared first on The Report by Class Central.
classcentral.comWhere Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy are campaigning at Ohio colleges
Both gubernatorial candidates are visiting areas on or near the state’s colleges, despite younger voters typically voting at lower rates. The post Where Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy are campaigning at Ohio colleges appeared first on Open Campus.
opencampus.orgWhat are the ‘best colleges for rural America’ doing for rural students?
Welcome to Mile Markers, a twice-a-month newsletter about rural higher education. If you’re a young student in Livingston, Alabama, it’s likely that many of your principals and teachers are alumni of the University of West Alabama. At SUNY Potsdam, students don’t travel far from the campus – located in “the shadow of…
opencampus.orgHow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping kids start reading when they’re very young
By the time Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026, her Imagination Library had gifted more than 332 million children’s books to babies and kids in all 50 states and four other countries: Canada, the U.K., Australia and Ireland. If they were set end to end, these books would circle the earth 1.8 times. This free program…
theconversation.comWhy AI doesn’t replace education—it demands it
Working in higher education, I’ve been asked the same question several times—and with increasing frequency in the last year: Is AI going to replace the need for education? The post Why AI doesn’t replace education—it demands it appeared first on eCampus News.
ecampusnews.comPodcast: Hope (again), Mi5
This week on the podcast we examine what Labour Party conference told us about the government’s plans for higher education
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Thursday, October 1
The tax change that could help the child care workforce
Each year, the early childhood educators at Bluff’s Little Thinkers in western Iowa spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on classroom supplies and materials, including rugs for “cozy corners” where children can spend a quiet moment, special lights to create a calming environment and sensory items that help…
hechingerreport.orgNavigating the storms of student success
Kate Newby argues that the storms of the student journey aren’t a distraction from learning, they’re where it really happens
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