2026 AI Pulse: As Optimism Grows, So Does the Need for Policy

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Why Answer Engine Optimization Matters for Higher Education (and Why Now)
Why Answer Engine Optimization Matters for Higher Education (and Why Now)

Prospective student search behavior is changing. Colleges must ensure their websites are positioned for visibility in AI search results.

Data and AI Define Higher Ed’s Path Forward: An EDUCAUSE Interview With Sam Burgio
Data and AI Define Higher Ed’s Path Forward: An EDUCAUSE Interview With Sam Burgio

Jenzabar President and COO Sam Burgio sits down with EDUCAUSE to discuss Jenzabar’s take on the 2026 Top 10.

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10, Part 3: Turning Insights Into Action
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10, Part 3: Turning Insights Into Action

In the final part of our series, we explore how higher education leaders can leverage proactive strategies, AI efficiencies, and data to turn insights into action.

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 Part 2: Tools to Transform Campus Culture
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 Part 2: Tools to Transform Campus Culture

We explore the next four trends from the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 and what tools or processes institutions need to prepare for the future.

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 Part 1: The Right Culture Is Critical
The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 Part 1: The Right Culture Is Critical

We explore the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 to identify higher education trends in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and why the right culture is critical.

Looking to AI as a Long-Term Investment in Student Success
Looking to AI as a Long-Term Investment in Student Success

We examine how implementing small-scale AI projects can help institutions develop long-term student success initiatives.

2025 CIO/CTO Survey: Progress, Pitfalls, and Priorities of AI in Higher Education
2025 CIO/CTO Survey: Progress, Pitfalls, and Priorities of AI in Higher Education

IHE’s 2025 CTO/CIO survey dives into the cautious approach to AI in higher education—perhaps too cautiously.

How to Overcome Challenges and Move Forward With AI Adoption in Higher Education
How to Overcome Challenges and Move Forward With AI Adoption in Higher Education

As some campuses press forward with AI adoption, many of their peers remain in AI limbo. Here’s how Higher Ed can move AI projects forward.

A Sneak Peek at “Improving Operations With AI”
A Sneak Peek at “Improving Operations With AI”

In The Chronicle’s Key Takeaways report, four IT leaders from across higher ed discuss how their institutions are using AI.

Reviewing the IHE Decision Guide: Moving From AI Hesitation to Action in Higher Education
Reviewing the IHE Decision Guide: Moving From AI Hesitation to Action in Higher Education

We explore IHE’s Decision Guide for insights into how colleges can thoughtfully implement AI on campus.

To Navigate Tumultuous Times in Higher Education, Automation and AI Are Fast Becoming Critical
To Navigate Tumultuous Times in Higher Education, Automation and AI Are Fast Becoming Critical

Discover how AI and automation are transforming higher education, boosting efficiency, and helping universities adapt to new challenges.

How to Embrace Artificial Intelligence on College Campuses
How to Embrace Artificial Intelligence on College Campuses

As AI technologies become more universally adopted, what are some ways you can use it to improve campus operations?

Demystifying AI-Powered Automation: A Practical Example in Higher Education
Demystifying AI-Powered Automation: A Practical Example in Higher Education

Many colleges and universities are worried about artificial intelligence, but how can AI benefit an institution?