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Wednesday, October 7
EDUCAUSE ’26: AI Exposes Gaps in Data Governance
Some college and university data officials say now is a moment for institutions to strengthen their data governance, whether starting from scratch or adjusting to artificial intelligence’s demand for clean data.
govtech.comA Lawsuit Says Missouri Squeezed a Land-Grant HBCU
AAUP gets order over Jewish employee records at Penn ‘off the books’
Although the Trump administration backed off a subpoena, the faculty group won an appeal vacating a court order that instructed the university to comply.
highereddive.comCList at FediForum
Slides and video of my session at FediForum - thanks Mark for being the only one to join me (we're not the cool kids :p ) which introduces CList and offers an alternative way to look at (and build) the open social web, The usual live demo glitches, but I think we made the point. I didn't actually show the slides, just…
downes.caIn California, Community Colleges Look to Shrink Primary Care Deserts
California Medicine Scholars Program aims to address an acute shortage of primary care doctors, especially in the rural areas across the state. The post In California, Community Colleges Look to Shrink Primary Care Deserts appeared first on Work Shift.
workshift.orgLSU Researchers Use AI to Predict and Model Wildfires
An AI tool created by Louisiana State University researchers, the consulting firm Ailectric and other partners can predict where a wildfire is likely to start, look for early signs and model how it will spread.
govtech.comSurvey Reveals Data Governance Enforcement Gap for Agentic AI Tools
According to a new report, 99.7% of IT and security leaders surveyed by identity security company Delinea said their organization has a formal policy governing what data AI tools and agents are permitted to access. Yet only about 51% said AI access is checked against those policies in real time.
campustechnology.comUniversity of Hawaii Launches Unified Application System
As part of a broader effort to simplify the process of entering and moving through its system, the University of Hawaii consolidated several application pathways into a single new application for all 10 campuses.
govtech.comA College Moved Aggressively to Find New Revenue — and Help Students Transfer
Giving advisors access to student progress of their advisees
We would like to give some staff access to only the class progress of certain students. What is the best way to accomplish this?
community.d2l.comOpenAI Introduces Dots, AI Agents that Continue Working Between User Conversations
OpenAI has announced Dots, GPT-6 Astra-powered agents that run on their own cloud computers, using connected applications to carry on with assignments between conversations and incorporating users' feedback as they go.
campustechnology.comTrump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee
The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News.
thepienews.comThe “Skill” of Not Using AI
In a recent national survey, we asked college instructors to share the AI-related skills they prioritize and teach in their classes and compared their responses to employers’, using an AI skills Framework originally developed by researchers at the multi-national human resources technology company HiBob. Asking…
sr.ithaka.orgSurvey: Lack of Specialized Infrastructure Is a Top AI Adoption Challenge
Enterprise AI projects are running into infrastructure questions as organizations move from planning toward deployment, according to a recent Digital Realty survey.
campustechnology.comWhat IT Leaders Need To Know Before Deploying a Campus Mental Health Platform
The concept of universities offering mental health resources to students isn’t new, but 24/7 online mental health platforms are gaining traction with higher education institutions. With these platforms, students can access remote resources whenever they need assistance. However, these tools introduce a challenge for…
edtechmagazine.comHow Muzzy Lane and CSU Global built a crisis intervention roleplay assessment with Amazon Bedrock
Colorado State University Global (CSU Global), a 100% online, accredited nonprofit university, set out to take on this opportunity by collaborating with Muzzy Lane, an educational technology company that supports instructional designers to design and deliver roleplay assessments directly in their learning management…
aws.amazon.comUniversity and Students' Union issue update on Turnitin
Intelligent Agent for Multiple Conditions?
Hello, I am in the process of setting up the intelligent agent tool in my course. May I ask if the release conditions can only be set-up for one item in the course? Lets say I want it to run if students did not submit for an assignment. Is it possible to configure to where the conditions are set for all assignments in…
community.d2l.comCelebrating the 2026 Moodle Partner Awards winners
The post Celebrating the 2026 Moodle Partner Awards winners appeared first on Moodle.
moodle.comHow 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.orgBuilding Systems That Support Powerful Learning
Moving Powerful Learning from isolated pockets to coherent opportunities The post Building Systems That Support Powerful Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.
digitalpromise.orgGrant Opportunity Available: Integrating Digital Public Goods to Advance AI-Enabled Formative Assessment
The K-12 AI Infrastructure Program invites applications for a new grant opportunity The post Grant Opportunity Available: Integrating Digital Public Goods to Advance AI-Enabled Formative Assessment appeared first on Digital Promise.
digitalpromise.orgBuilding the Post-Industrial Core
Many people talk about transforming “factory-model schools” to “learner-centered” models.
michaelbhorn.substack.comRussell 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.comData shows a nearly 50% drop in near-total outsourcing of student writing when done in a transparent writing environment
When Teachers Answer Their Own Questions
And what to do instead.
danmeyer.substack.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.comData shows a nearly 50% drop in near-total outsourcing of student writing when done in a transparent writing environment
Helping teens learn, plan, and shape the future of AI
College Planner is coming to ChatGPT for Teens to help students manage college applications, alongside new flashcards, quizzes, and a teen AI council.
openai.comJoint Students’ Union and University position on Turnitin
Don’t Make Muse Do It
Not because of what it will do to Muse, but because of what it will do to you
joshbrake.substack.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.comThe House that TurnItIn Built
I gave this talk this afternoon at Concordia University, as part of the SkepTech series questioning education technology. Today's bird, which does not appear anywhere in the talk, is the house sparrow, which along with the pigeon is one of the most widely distributed wild birds, thanks in
2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.comGPTZero vs Turnitin vs Originality.ai: 40-Point Gap [2026]
Education 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.
highereddive.comDo Asynchronous Courses Need Synchronous Sessions to Succeed?
At OLC Innovate this past March, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant raised a provocative idea: fully asynchronous courses need synchronous opportunities to truly support student success. I’ll be honest—that landed hard. As someone who has spent years designing and teaching in asynchronous graduate programs, it felt like a bit…
onlinelearningconsortium.orgCome for the Learning. Stay for the People.
There is a moment at every OLC Accelerate when you realize you are no longer standing in a room full of strangers. Maybe it happens over coffee when someone asks where you are from. Maybe you find yourself laughing with someone you met five minutes ago through an Engagement Hub game. Maybe you strike up […] The post…
onlinelearningconsortium.orgChoose the Occupied Table
I remember arriving at my first OLC conference in Nashville feeling three things at once: excited, nervous, and a little in over my head. I was eager to learn and meet people who cared about the same things I did, but walking into a conference for the first time can be overwhelming. Conversations are already […] The…
onlinelearningconsortium.orgThe Power of One: Navigating Accelerate with Our Field Guides
There is always that moment at a conference when you walk into a room filled with people, scan the crowd, and wonder where you are supposed to go. Maybe you recognize a few faces from LinkedIn or have colleagues attending with you. Or maybe you are standing there thinking, “I literally do not know anyone […] The post…
onlinelearningconsortium.org‘Civics’ Is a Right-Wing Plot — and They’re Not Even Hiding It