https://er.educause.edu/rssLatest ERO Contenten{F32BF17D-E30C-4008-BCF0-FFA0B49C804A}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/game-on-exploring-the-ai-arcade-at-penn-stateHigher education can strengthen students' artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and responsible AI use by creating low-stakes, hands-on learning spaces where students, faculty, and staff explore emerging AI tools through guided experimentation, collaboration, and reflection.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{A868B3ED-5591-44DF-AF4B-D1F2293A1EDE}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/how-to-break-the-workforce-cycle-of-reactivity-in-higher-edSophie talks with Liv Gjestvang, Nicole Muscanell, and Kristen Gay about the the latest EDUCAUSE workforce research and how higher education institutions can support teams amid a cycle of reactivity.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{9AAEABA2-E656-46A3-A13E-0FE423C2F730}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/building-career-ready-students-through-a-cdw-internship-at-the-university-of-pittsburghAn industry-sponsored internship helps address student workforce challenges, strengthens vendor collaboration, and prepares students for careers.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{BD46DB41-03B5-42C9-8894-E9867CA64838}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/4-ways-agentic-ai-will-reshape-higher-ed-workAs people across higher education increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can plan and take action, they face new opportunities and challenges. This episode explores how agentic AI capabilities could reshape teaching, learning, research, institutional work, and decision-making.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{9BE9DB17-8DCA-4A8E-A72E-0C806F0E85B2}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/educause-encourages-continued-improvement-of-far-cui-requirementsThe Trump administration's revamp of the regulations governing federal contracts incorporates positive changes to the controlled unclassified information (CUI) provisions proposed under a prior rulemaking. EDUCAUSE comments on the currently proposed regulations, however, highlight the need for additional improvements.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{17F4BACE-6AA5-41D6-8236-7956B7F87CFE}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/cybersecurity-in-the-public-interest-inside-stanfords-real-world-lab-for-studentsPrograms that allow students to participate in cybersecurity activities benefit the students academically and professionally, and they improve institutional defenses against cyberattacks. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{6F55A8FD-0A1F-4DDB-8EB4-D74A570B1C81}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/8/designing-resilience-through-enterprise-architecture-higher-educations-strategic-advantageTrue institutional resilience is built through deliberate design, not deployed in a crisis. Learn why CIOs and technology leaders must rethink technology architecture as a strategic institutional function.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{8414FF8F-C11A-4FD3-9509-086A33DB7FE2}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/seeing-learning-differently-what-generative-ai-reveals-about-human-capability-developmentAs generative artificial intelligence reshapes conversations about teaching, learning, and assessment, colleges and universities have an opportunity to look beyond what learners produce and better understand how human capability develops over time, strengthening teaching, feedback, and assessment through richer evidence of learning.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{FBA30E80-F407-4CF1-AB12-14F63793933B}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/teaching-smarter-not-harder-using-udl-aligned-practice-to-improve-ai-promptingThoughtful use of AI prompts can help instructors design learning activities that bring UDL practices into all courses.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{E9BB8B36-0B33-4DDA-B45D-723038005594}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/house-passes-kids-internet-and-digital-safety-actThe House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act with bipartisan support, but the bill faces an uncertain path in the Senate after omitting the contested "duty of care" provision.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{35415F42-E71A-4D55-AA54-EE8C3AE25DD9}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/what-technology-leadership-in-higher-ed-really-means-todaySophie and Jenay are joined by Tara Hughes and Miloš Topić to discuss the current realities of technology leadership in higher education.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{D2745FDF-372A-4174-8062-B43DC76F5A29}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/facilitative-teaching-for-transformational-learning-in-the-age-of-aiHigher education institutions can better prepare students for an artificial intelligence–augmented workforce by shifting from teacher-centered models to facilitative instructional approaches that develop the enduring professional capacities that become more, not less, valuable as AI transforms work: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{02A0D3C3-D04C-4A0F-8632-15C77072E430}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/the-human-side-of-cybersecurityHow much of cybersecurity is really about understanding people? This episode explores the human side of cybersecurity and institutional resilience, discussing how higher education institutions prepare for and respond to major disruptions.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{76CB3845-86BA-4D00-AFB2-1AFC45DA8E9B}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/the-best-ai-researcher-in-the-world-isnt-coming-to-your-campus-yetAs demand for data-intensive and AI-enabled research continues to grow, investments in research computing infrastructure are becoming increasingly consequential for talent recruitment, research capacity, and workforce development.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{6857F308-8E56-45CB-9356-C37CD4F46497}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/8/reshaping-higher-education-it-in-the-age-of-ai-enabling-institutional-transformationArtificial intelligence is pushing IT organizations beyond digital transformation and into broader institutional transformation, challenging them to rethink how they operate, govern, and create value for their institutions.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{929BC237-112B-4BDA-8AF2-918C560A1F15}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/8/3-steps-for-navigating-successful-ai-initiativesThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to the adoption of artificial intelligence, but there is a framework. Institutions can improve their chances of success by investing in advocates and building trust among campus stakeholders.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z{94185ED7-6522-4386-8C79-74DF56DDBBFC}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/7/hotline-cybersecurity-and-privacy--july-2026"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about research security ownership, the future of CMMC compliance, and surviving vendor breaches.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{442D827A-B967-4B7D-BDF1-EA7A07FD748E}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/7/designing-the-ai-integrated-classroom-a-triadic-learning-ecosystemArtificial intelligence (AI) will transform the classroom into an interactive ecosystem of guidance and support. The Triadic Learning Ecosystem (TLE) offers an architecture of that near future, connecting teachers, students, and AI-enabled tools in a collaborative model of learning.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{764F18D5-F50A-4471-B524-D0FA3329F242}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/3-ai-workforce-gaps-higher-ed-must-closeAs artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in day-to-day work across higher education, institutions face growing challenges in aligning its use with organizational strategy. This episode explores the need for coordinated leadership, clear guidance, and ongoing learning to help employees use AI responsibly, confidently, and effectively while managing emerging risks and opportunities.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{E4E17D3D-8B24-4FFF-8BF1-7EB71FFAED5F}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/the-swiss-army-knife-of-security-and-privacy-awarenessSophie and Jenay are joined by Wendy Battles and Ben Woelk live at the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference to share practical ideas for the essential, yet challenging, work of building cybersecurity awareness in higher education.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{BE9B903C-B744-445C-8DD1-3708B2C58123}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/7/4-research-based-insights-for-successful-campus-ai-rolloutsFour factors can help higher education leaders strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) implementation across their institutions.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{667D0EFC-85C0-4DEF-BE68-18A942DD353A}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/the-next-generation-cioThis episode explores how effective technology leadership often grows from unexpected experiences rather than planned career paths. Through stories of growth, change, and self-discovery, the conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, relationships, and people-centered leadership in helping young leaders navigate complexity and create meaningful impact.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{1C3D93AC-845C-4613-BE8C-3E9D98DA5DA4}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2026/educause-quickpoll-results-instructional-continuity-in-the-face-of-major-disruptionRecent disruptions to the educational systems that support many colleges and universities have highlighted the need for institutions to develop plans for instructional continuity to safeguard the educational activities of higher education.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{D89B5CAE-5728-4743-AB8E-436473714A80}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/back-to-campus-higher-educations-great-work-debateThis episode explains how remote, hybrid, and in-person work models are evolving in higher education and how they impact productivity and collaboration. It also highlights the difference between inclusion and genuine connection while exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and increasing the importance of human skills such as adaptability and communication.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{63384CA3-0235-4ED7-AF0E-85149088F0C2}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2025/9/laying-the-foundation-building-a-data-warehouse-for-collaboration-at-the-university-of-the-pacificLearn how one higher education institution is modernizing and strengthening its endowment and fundraising strategy by upgrading its data solutions to extract, normalize, and integrate data from various departments.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 Z{D409DCC1-8D20-4DAF-93F9-5A33C4ACA85B}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/agentic-ai-and-change-management-lessons-for-modernizing-systemsIn this episode, Sophie and Jenay talk with Brian Zahn and Eric Markle from The George Washington University about their experience using agentic AI to modernize enterprise systems, improve developer productivity, and manage organizational change.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z{D4849191-4DD1-4955-853B-C3E9ADE2910B}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/president-trump-signs-executive-order-on-ai-innovation-and-cybersecurityPresident Trump has signed a new executive order focused on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and cybersecurity, directing federal agencies to strengthen their cyber defenses, expand access to AI-enabled cybersecurity tools, and establish a voluntary framework for collaboration with AI developers.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{BB3AFB35-03A6-4E5A-8191-4449C55A6CFA}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/technology-disruption-rethinking-instructional-continuityThe interruption of service for the Canvas LMS after a ransomware attack left many in higher education reckoning with how to sustain academic activities when critical services are down.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{930AC436-D9DC-4ABE-B749-F94690EC9168}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/lessons-on-ai-leadershipThis conversation examines how higher education leadership is adapting to artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to balance risk and experimentation while preparing institutions and students for rapid technological change.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{1778F85B-18B1-44ED-8BD4-3C529181F799}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/data-governance-and-reporting-transformation-ulm-and-scaffold-dataxLarge-scale data-management initiatives sit at the intersection of technical work and organizational change management.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{59DDF29C-90CD-49FC-A599-5E4100B30EB9}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/leaders-are-readers-q2-2026The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series focus on stewardship as a cornerstone of enduring leadership, highlighting how great leaders develop people and sustain long-term success through humility, continuous growth, and responsibility to future generations.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{4AA2724B-055F-45B8-A7F7-D94C516EDDE3}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/hotline-cybersecurity-and-privacy--june-2026"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about unnecessary complexity, the myth of perfection, and the danger of documentation without controls.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{93ACA4F6-5D19-4EDF-B41B-C1D05F264AAF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/the-current-state-of-play-ai-in-higher-education-and-the-road-aheadArtificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, exposing weaknesses in assessment, curriculum, and institutional strategy. Ten critical challenges reveal why incremental change will not suffice and why colleges and universities must rethink their strategy, culture, and purpose.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{978C8658-D694-4DC4-A9D4-F5BDC10B0170}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/the-assessment-debate-in-an-ai-worldSophie and Jenay talk with Hans van Oostrom and Liz Norell about findings from the 2026 EDUCAUSE The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report and how AI is reshaping conversations about learning assessment in higher education.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{7C50BCCE-B950-4F7F-BF48-B524FA2A4573}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/how-the-university-of-the-western-cape-layers-a-chatbot-into-its-mental-health-support-ecosystemArtificial intelligence–based counseling apps can address unmet mental health needs and also help those who need in-person support feel more comfortable seeking it.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{703E0A37-D164-47B9-87B3-72235B5311EA}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/6/higher-education-is-asking-the-wrong-question-about-aiHigher education institutions should stop asking which artificial intelligence (AI) tool to buy and instead develop an integrated "AI for operations" architecture to execute end‑to‑end institutional processes effectively.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{119181F0-8D85-4F3F-8E80-487F5508D08F}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/how-ai-is-changing-campus-cybersecurity-4-key-challengesArtificial intelligence is amplifying cybersecurity risks in higher education by making threats like phishing more effective and vulnerabilities easier to exploit, while increasing pressure on institutions to strengthen security without sacrificing openness, innovation, or the academic mission. This episode examines four key challenges facing cybersecurity leaders.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{BB90A2E2-CEAF-4C36-BDA3-C29446A169FC}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/6/the-experience-gap-4-strategies-to-fix-campus-fragmentationFragmented digital tools create a costly "experience gap" for students and staff across higher education institutions. Bridge the divide with four strategic moves to build a unified, artificial intelligence–ready, student-first campus.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{A5F6ECA9-6F2C-4012-94A2-866DA06F0CB6}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/women-in-techCredibility and visibility are not always distributed equitably across technology organizations. These imbalances can influence workplace culture and shape the organization itself. This conversation explores what it means for women to find their voices, claim space, and lead in higher education technology.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{6849FE8B-2A23-4695-95B9-B451AA51A762}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/6/doj-and-hhs-extend-web-accessibility-deadlines-to-2027-2028The Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services have extended web accessibility compliance deadlines by one year to provide additional time for implementation.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{98A489A0-6F3A-4E15-B066-AD8CEC41B6BF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/actual-intelligence-practitioner-perspectives-on-centering-the-human-in-the-age-of-aiAs artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes higher education, educators and technologists must rely on ACTUAL intelligence—agency, connection, trust, uniqueness, adaptability, and lifelong learning—to ensure AI enhances, rather than replaces, human judgment, relationships, and learning.Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{EC7D3FB2-07B8-4811-BD0D-A2781CBFB282}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/how-the-liberal-arts-became-countercultural-and-essential-in-the-age-of-aiSophie and Jenay talk with guests Jason Gulya, Deseree Probasco, and Bethany Smith to discuss the indispensable value of the humanities as a proxy for larger conversations around the benefits of liberal arts education and higher education in general.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z{07FAC46D-B645-4274-A901-59102F420903}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/navigating-career-transitionsWhen is it time to change careers—and when should you stay? This episode explores how to recognize key signals, balance personal priorities, and navigate what comes next with purpose and impact.Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{333AD17B-706B-4C76-BA81-3681202F43E8}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/making-the-invisible-visible-redesigning-an-onboarding-workflow-for-international-studentsRedesigning an onboarding workflow improved visibility, reduced manual coordination, and helped staff manage a compliance-sensitive process more reliably during peak periods.Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{862DB1AF-06BE-4A16-92D6-B9DAE331646D}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/how-power-users-drove-a-new-itsm-implementation-at-unc-chapel-hillIn 2024, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill transitioned to a new IT service management system to better meet user needs and lower maintenance costs. The success of the transition hinged on user feedback, phased implementation, and clear communication.Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{F1FB446E-D9B6-4D8F-ABB5-0CE2C170A97A}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/5/university-of-kentucky-sparks-campus-wide-innovation-with-microsoft-365-copilotThe University of Kentucky unified more than 150 artificial intelligence efforts through its Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy framework and scaled trusted governance practices. Now, more than 70,000 students and staff use Copilot tools to accelerate learning, research, and health care.Mon, 18 May 2026 12:30:00 Z{9A194CE4-17E5-4758-8644-A961F9829CC0}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/signals-of-change-ai-and-tensions-around-the-value-of-higher-edSophie and Jenay discuss findings from the 2026 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Teaching and Learning Edition and their implications for higher education institutions with Michael LaMagna, Kim Arnold, and Nicole Muscanell.Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{937718E9-A8DE-4BD7-8194-83B580E88B79}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/how-higher-education-is-responding-to-the-canvas-lms-incident-and-preparing-for-whats-nextA recent ransomware attack on Instructure's Canvas LMS has raised concerns across the higher education community about cybersecurity, data privacy, third-party risk, and institutional preparedness. More than 950 EDUCAUSE community members joined an EDUCAUSE QuickTalk webinar to discuss campus impacts, share questions, and explore how institutions are responding.Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{BF4B70DB-32C1-4101-91E7-6926BB63156A}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2026/educause-quickpoll-results-higher-education-response-to-mythosAnthropic’s announcement that its AI model Mythos is able to find large numbers of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across a wide range of operating systems and applications has many concerned about the implications of the technology for higher education.Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{E99E9FD0-4539-4089-9131-CA879B8EBB77}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/how-higher-ed-can-innovate-on-ai-without-sacrificing-privacyRecorded live at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference, Sophie and Jenay talk with Ben Archer and Michael Tran Duff about frameworks for supporting innovation in higher education while protecting data privacy in the age of AI.Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 Z