Temple wins NCAA grant to launch an AI-powered mentorship app for student-athletes
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Temple wins NCAA grant to launch an AI-powered mentorship app for student-athletes

Temple University is developing JournAI, an AI-driven mentorship app for student-athletes, with support from an NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant. The app, co-developed by Elizabeth Taylor and others, aims to enhance athletes' mental health, career skills, and overall well-being by providing virtual mentorship and resources directly on their phones, addressing challenges like time constraints and preparing them for life beyond sports.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

SERIconnects students with undergraduate research opportunities and supports faculty in incorporating high-impact practices in their courses, with resources like USF's Undergraduate Research Portal and NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs. USF offers a variety of research opportunities across its colleges, including multidisciplinary conferences and workshops, and recently participated in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, with over 200 students gaining hands-on research experience in diverse fields.

Clemson to expand access to OpenAI in support of University’s AI Initiative

Clemson to expand access to OpenAI in support of University’s AI Initiative

Clemson University has partnered with OpenAI to provide its community with free access to ChatGPT Edu, a version tailored for educational use, as part of its new AI Initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance teaching, learning, and research by offering advanced AI tools while maintaining data privacy within the university's ecosystem.

AI and the Honor Code: 3 things to know

AI and the Honor Code: 3 things to know

As AI tools like ChatGPT become more integrated into education, CU Boulder emphasizes the importance of using them ethically and in accordance with each professor's guidelines to maintain academic integrity. Students are encouraged to ask questions and understand expectations to avoid Honor Code violations, while also having access to various academic support resources such as tutoring and the Writing Center.

University of Nebraska launches AI Institute to lead research, education

University of Nebraska launches AI Institute to lead research, education

The University of Nebraska has launched its Artificial Intelligence Institute, aiming to position the state as a leader in responsible, human-centered AI. This initiative will focus on interdisciplinary research and public engagement across various sectors, with support from industry partners like Google, and is expected to receive final ratification in June 2026.

How artificial intelligence is reshaping college for students and professors

How artificial intelligence is reshaping college for students and professors

The widespread use of generative AI in academia is causing significant disruption, as it challenges traditional methods of evaluating student work and raises questions about academic integrity. While some universities are implementing policies to manage AI use, others are embracing it as a tool for enhancing learning, highlighting the ongoing debate about its role in education.

How AI is changing research, teaching, and learning :: Libraries

How AI is changing research, teaching, and learning :: Libraries

Swarthmore College Libraries are actively evaluating AI tools to determine their value and transparency in supporting library services, with a focus on ensuring that users make conscious choices about AI integration. Amanda Licastro, Head of Digital Scholarship Strategies, emphasizes the importance of balancing AI's potential benefits with the need for critical engagement and privacy, highlighting the library's role in fostering AI literacy and information literacy.