October Executive Director Update

October Executive Director Update

The big picture Presidents Forum members convene in Boston on Oct. 23–24 for in-person, strategic discussions on AI and institutional strategy, upcoming Negotiated Rulemaking, national enrollment and funding trends, and Executive Branch priorities for 2025. Why it...

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Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Why it matters: AI is reshaping higher ed. Leaders are grappling with how to harness innovation while protecting academic integrity. Key points: Balance, not tradeoffs: Academic integrity and innovation aren’t opposites — they must be integrated into education and...

September Update

September Update

The big picture: The Presidents Forum has advanced regulatory engagement while preparing for its upcoming Boston meeting and shifting focus to education funding outcomes. Driving the news: The Forum submitted comments on the Negotiated Rulemaking process and submitted...

Extending Faculty Reach with AI

Extending Faculty Reach with AI

Why it matters: Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning and former Google leader, sees AI as a way to authentically extend faculty capabilities and make higher education more accessible to underserved populations. Key insights: Faculty concerns addressed: While AI adoption...

2025 NSTC Symposium to Convene Leaders in AI and Semiconductors

2025 NSTC Symposium to Convene Leaders in AI and Semiconductors

Registration is now open for the 2025 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium, taking place September 15-16 in Austin, TX. This event represents a significant opportunity for academic leaders to engage with the latest semiconductor industry...

Matching Aptitude to Opportunity

Matching Aptitude to Opportunity

The big picture: Many working learners land in programs that don’t fit and stop out, sometimes multiple times. Why it matters: Aligning education with natural aptitudes boosts persistence, completion, and job readiness while filling talent gaps in tech, manufacturing,...

New Higher Education Regulations Take Shape

New Higher Education Regulations Take Shape

Why it matters: The Department of Education is launching two negotiated rulemaking committees to implement significant changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), affecting federal student loans and higher education access. The RISE Committee Focus: Federal...

Rethinking Higher Ed for the Automation Age

Rethinking Higher Ed for the Automation Age

What’s happening: Higher ed is at a breaking point and stuck in a system built for another era. Why it matters: Gordon Freedman says institutions can’t just layer AI onto legacy models. To serve learners and meet workforce needs, we need new infrastructure:...

July 2025 CHIPS Update

July 2025 CHIPS Update

The CHIPS and Science Act continues to drive significant progress in the U.S. semiconductor industry. Here are the latest developments: Natcast Opens NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex In a major milestone for U.S. semiconductor innovation,...

WCET: Future of EdTech

WCET: Future of EdTech

Big thing: AI will be a "game changer" for higher education, enabling highly personalized support throughout the student lifecycle while potentially reducing costs. Why it matters: The current disconnect between the cost and price of distance education prevents...

Centering Career Readiness in Higher Ed

Centering Career Readiness in Higher Ed

Why it matters: With employers increasingly focused on skills and outcomes, Purdue Global's approach creates a direct pipeline between education and employment. By the numbers: Students from 1,800+ employers complete Purdue Global programs annually Their bachelor's...

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