Check out how the AV/IT team at RIT created an inclusive and technologically advanced space within its new Student Hall for Exploration and Development building.

A subset of students in higher education is actively resisting the integration of AI into their academic lives. These students, such as Erin Perry at Johns Hopkins and Sabrina Rosenstock at the University of Michigan, express skepticism about the accuracy of AI-generated content and object to its widespread adoption, even as universities encourage its use in coursework and assignments. Their resistance is often rooted in concerns about the impact on their fields, a preference for traditional learning methods, and a desire to maintain control over their own creative and academic processes. Despite being in the minority, these students are pushing back against institutional pressures to embrace AI, highlighting a growing tension between technological advancement and personal educational values.

Illinois Tech and St. Cloud State University are rolling out new online degree programs to support working professionals and underserved students. St. Cloud State's offerings include an MBA with a business analytics focus, a graduate business analytics degree and bachelor's degrees in finance, marketing and management. Illinois Tech is introducing eight graduate-level online degrees in health physics, finance, business analytics, project management and public administration. These programs are structured for flexibility, providing practical skills and career development opportunities for students who need adaptable learning options.

A wave of recent funding announcements has made one thing unmistakably clear: Higher education is a driving force in building the AI-powered workforce.