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The impact of AI on startup, manufacturing and defense sectors
Dr. Tom Hall, director of defense for Jabil and former United States Army Ranger, discussed the challenges and advantages of artificial intelligence in startup, manufacturing and defense sectors at the Memorial Union on Monday. Hall utilized his experience from his first job at…
GPSS discuss Flock cameras, graduate funding and special elections
The Iowa State University Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) met Monday to discuss campus safety, along with GPSS elections and funding. ISU Police Chief Michael Newton visited the Senate to discuss campus safety & Flock/ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) camera…
UMich research explores patient-provider conversations about racism and Black maternal health
Black women in the United States continue to face the highest maternal mortality rate of any racial group. In comparison to white women, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause. Studies suggest racism is an underlying factor in these poorer…
SACUA discusses first-semester grade policy, faculty rights and responsibilities
The University of Michigan’s Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs met Monday afternoon in the Alexander G. Ruthven Building to discuss the new LSA first-semester grade-covering policy and faculty rights and responsibilities. The meeting opened with a brief discussion…
The Business Journal
Published 7 hours agoTechnology revolution in agriculture needs investment in humans as well as machines
Key Findings: Interest in agricultural technology is here. Among 10,856 respondents from Central Valley agricultural communities, 16.5% expressed interest in
IN PRINT: ‘We need to be compensated’ The state of faculty pay at WKU
In higher education, change is inevitable. But like a rock in a turbulent sea, Christy Spurlock’s smiling face has graced the exhibits of WKU’s Kentucky Museum for the past 21 years. As the museum’s education curator, Spurlock has dedicated her time at WKU to creating educational…
NCSD policy committee considers AI guidelines
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District 1 leadership is considering an official policy on artificial intelligence, which was presented Monday during the Board Policy Committee’s meeting. According to Associate Superintendent Amy Rose, the unauthorized use of artificial…
Gordon Ford dean discusses “student-first” college success
The Herald Editorial Board spoke with Gordon Ford College of Business Dean Evelyn Thrasher on Monday regarding the college’s success in space, curriculum and student engagement. More than a year after the college found a new home in Amy and David Chandler Hall, Thrasher said it’s…
UMich is embracing AI tools. Not everyone is convinced.
In 2023, The University of Michigan became the first university worldwide to provide a custom set of generative artificial intelligence tools to its campus community. The University promotes these AI services — including U-M GPT — through workshops and seminars that teach…
Syracuse University opens feedback period amid reaccreditation process
SU’s Middle States Self Study’s open comment period, where the university accepts feedback on the report, is open.
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County…
Edmonds College welcomes new Board of Trustees members Maria Montalvo and Blessing Jere
Edmonds College Monday announced the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring unique perspectives and a strong commitment to student success […]