Year of Superlatives. Few institutions were more affected by partisan politics and polarization than U.S. higher education.

While AI adoption by students is one of the most commonly cited use cases, it is not necessarily its only application in higher education. Yes, students use AI for studying, research, and proofreading ...

Learning in contemporary higher education is rooted deeply in calendars and time rather than mastery of the topic of the learning. With an inflexible semester or quarter calendar and an ...

AI has the potential to transform every aspect of our lives — and it is already doing so. According to Microsoft’s 2024 Work Trend Index, 75 percent of knowledge workers use AI, double the percentage ...

In recent years, the proliferation of online learning has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of higher education. As digital tools and platforms gain prominence in delivering educational content, ...

At the top of another new year, we are looking ahead to some of the top trends in higher education for 2025. Over the past five years, higher education has transformed as students and employers have ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Escalating federal actions are shaking the foundations of higher education: college ...

Higher education (HE) is vital to shaping futures that are inclusive, just, and sustainable. Yet, higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are grappling with how to adapt to an evolving ...