Is AI Making Us Stupid? Cal Newport Is Worried. The Georgetown computer scientist on resisting the temptation to automate hard thought.

#AI in #highered –
"Where I do get concerned is when AI is used not to augment but to automate thought...
if we don’t prioritize...[hard thought] our capacity to do it is going to drift away."
www.chronicle.com/article/is-a...

#highereducation #instructionaldesign #edtech #artificialintelligence

Tough Love, graphic of a mortarboard and diploma above a heart.

Opinion | Higher Ed Hopescrolling

A few tidbits of upbeat news to counter all the crap coming our way. By Doug Lederman https://bit.ly/3PEoCRg

#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

The Quiet Recovery: More Australian Students Are Staying in School High school completion rates are rising for the first time in years. STEM degree starts up 8-9%. What's driving this education turnaround?

The Quiet Recovery: More Australian Students Are Staying in School

#AusEducation #STEMCareers #AusNews #HigherEd #Students

thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-16-the-q...

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt speaks at an event in February in Washington, D.C. He is a very tall white man wearing a suit.

Opinion | Tenure Can’t Stay the Same

Declining public confidence in higher ed makes tenure as we’ve known it untenable—but that doesn’t mean we should end it altogether. Reforms should focus on accountability. By Bryan Paul https://bit.ly/4s7SB2u

#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

A tale as old as time... #GraduateEnrollment teams today are being asked to do more with less, all while navigating shrinking pipelines, longer decision cycles, and persistent staff burnout.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sL6CmB

#GraduateEnrollmentManagement #EnrollmentLeaders #HigherEd

An Open Letter to the Iowa Senate: HF 2513 Would Harm Iowa’s Universities and Economy Iowa residents and supporters are signing an open letter urging the Iowa Senate to oppose House File 2513 because it harms Iowa’s universities, economy, and hard earned reputation. Please sign below ...

Hey fellow Iowans, our buddy and international exchange ambassador Swallow Yan of the Chinese Association of #Iowa is preparing

An Open Letter to the Iowa Senate: HF 2513 Would Harm Iowa’s Universities and Economy

that you, too, can support and sign:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #HigherEd

Bridging the gaps in enrollment tech to boost student engagement By embracing collaborative, human-centered technology ecosystems, higher education can stabilize enrollment and enhance student engagement.

#Highered leaders are navigating declining enrollment, staff burnout, and budget constraints.

One issue makes all three worse: disconnected technology systems.

Fragmented data → fragmented student journeys.
Connected systems → connected student experiences.

universitybusiness.com/bridging-the...

Kansas Bill Would Strip Board Of Regent’s Oversight Of University Spending A new bill being considered by the Kansas legislature would reduce the oversight by the Kansas Board of Regents over spending by its three public research universities.

Opponents fear the bill paves the way for private equity firms to gain a strong role in the conduct of university athletic programs. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

Real deadlines create real learning.

In Episode 36, Dr. Jessica Ciarla shares how a museum project pushed students to adapt, care deeply, and deliver because there was no late submission.

Watch: youtu.be/kqIhgBaDf4w

#iNNOVATIONInsights #HigherEd

👩‍🏫 (3/3) I look forward to collaborating with this first cohort as they build their portfolios and tackle complex environmental challenges. 🌎 🌍 🌏

@arizonastateuni.bsky.social #RemoteSensing #GIS #ASU #SGSUP #HigherEd #EarthEngine #Geospatial

Welcome new university students with inclusive events Five ways to make welcome activities more inclusive, helping students engage at their own pace, build connections and feel a sense of belonging from the start

Five ways to make welcome activities more inclusive, helping students engage at their own pace, build connections and feel a sense of belonging from the start: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/welcome-new-unive... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The AAUP and higher ed workers are mobilizing on March 28 for the next #NoKings day of action and nonviolent protest.

#HigherEd belongs to its faculty, students, and staff, not to kings, authoritarians, and billionaires.

Find a local action near you here: www.nokings.org

Textbook Billing Contract Library - SPARC "Inclusive access" comes with a lot of fine print. Explore the details of more than 70 contracts for automatic textbook billing from U.S. institutions.

Find out what's happening on your campus & others when it comes to "inclusive access" programs. We've collected automatic textbook billing contracts between #highered institutions & vendors, equipping advocates w/ info to work in the best interest of students. sparcopen.org/our-work/aut...

A female and male student volunteering at Neumann University. Both are wearing hair nets, and they are scooping rice from a large container into single-serving packages.

Students Build Belonging Through Service

Neumann University’s 60,000-hour service initiative gives students hands-on opportunities to grow, connect and make a difference in their community. https://bit.ly/47nFlyD

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky

Curious about who’s searching for careers in community colleges?

We’ve outlined the demographics of professionals specifically seeking careers at community colleges, including their roles, experience levels, educational backgrounds, and more.

📊 zurl.co/WPiDE

#HigherEd #CommunityCollege #Hiring

Unlock the door to digital learning with needs-supportive instructions You could be losing your online students earlier than you think. Here’s how to engage them from the moment they encounter a task

You could be losing your online students earlier than you think. Here’s how to engage them from the moment they encounter a task: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/unlock-door-digit... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Complex Systems Toolkit: Engineering complex systems glossary - Engineering Professors Council Definitions of key terms.

Our #ComplexSystemsToolkit knowledge article “Engineering complex systems glossary” contains definitions of key terms relevant to Engineered Complex Systems.

epc.ac.uk/toolkit/comp...

#ComplexSystems #SystemsThinking #Engineering #Engineer #Education #HigherEducation #Teaching #HigherEd

We are proud to announce that the 2026 Carrie Wilson Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications. @projectdragonfly.bsky.social

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2026

#EnvironmentalEducation #ConservationLeadership #HigherEd #Sustainability #Pelecanus

A new survey is exploring how universities use Drupal.

Launched by community member Emma Horrell, the study gathers insight into governance, collaboration, and platform challenges across higher education Drupal teams.

https://bit.ly/4buRzGO

#Drupal #HigherEd #DrupalCommunity

Skyline of Doha, Qatar, with smoke rising over the buildings.

Students at Qatar Satellite Campuses Briefly Evacuated From Housing

More than 250 students stayed overnight in hotels and other housing facilities in the early morning of Saturday before returning later that day. https://bit.ly/3N8Q09s

#EDUSky #HigherEd #EDUSky

Sharing Work on Workforce Pell: How Scholars Can Submit Comments on Newly Proposed Regulations — PEER Center To read the proposed regulations this post discusses or to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Education by April 8, 2026, click here . Last summer, Congress passed the One Big…

Calling #highered researchers interested in commenting on Workforce Pell: @PEERResearch.bsky.social has an overview of the proposed rules, plus some key areas where scholars can add important insights, here! www.peer-center.org/research/com...

A game-making workshop to bring complex systems to life Board games offer a powerful teaching tool to deepen understanding of complex dynamics such as climate. This analogue group task fosters the skills of systems thinking: setting boundaries, seeing multiple perspectives and holistic analysis

This analogue group task fosters the skills of systems thinking: setting boundaries, seeing multiple perspectives and holistic analysis: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/gamemaking-worksh... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

How can we better support students already on campus as enrollment shifts? 🎓Join us tomorrow for a live Virtual Forum hosted by @chronicle. We’re discussing proven strategies for student retention & success. https://bit.ly/CHEVirtualForum #HigherEd #StudentRetention #StudentSupport

Engineering Degree Mobility for Working Learners Learners should be credited for their learning and experience, and integrated degree pathways can provide them with the recognition and validation needed.

We need to do a better job of building bridges between technical and traditional college learning in order to facilitate the obtaining of college degrees by people with technical expertise & training. #Ohio is building these bridges. buff.ly/uTduaf5 #AcademicSky #highered

A photo illustration with the Utah State Capitol in front of a student throwing an assignment into the air as a professor looks on from a classroom.

Utah Could Allow Conscientious Objection to Class Assignments

If signed into law, a bill recently passed by the State Legislature would permit students to opt out of coursework that goes against their conscience or religious beliefs. https://bit.ly/47vPysE

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky

OSI Joins Apereo Foundation in Calling on Higher Education to Reclaim Its Digital Future - Open Source Initiative The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has signed the Open Letter to the Higher Education Community, joining a growing coalition of educators, technologists, nonprofit leaders, and institutions calling for ...

We are grateful to our friends at @opensource.org for including our work on the Open Letter to Higher Education in their newsletter. #opensource #highered #higheredsky

opensource.org/blog/osi-sig...

Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze

A poli sci prof quoted here is relieved that 'fewer students and faculty members announce their personal pronouns or identity groups during discussions'. This she approves of-- while many of us lament the current climate so terribly hostile to open free-thinking #highered. #gender #anthropology

Segmenting academic audiences for effective internal communication The diversity of university academics and the complexity of their roles make effective internal communication difficult. Here, David Brown and Katie Trachtenberg explore ways in which communications professionals can segment messaging to reach different audiences

The diversity of university #academics and the complexity of their roles make effective internal communication difficult. David Brown and Katie Trachtenberg offer solutions: https://ow.ly/TRtT50YuMBS #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky

YUFE Annual Strategic Forum 2026 - Maastricht, 4-6 March 2026 YouTube video by YUFE Alliance

Relive the 2026 YUFE Strategic Forum at @maastrichtu.bsky.social! 🌍

We’re connecting & shaping the future of European education. 🤝✨

#YUFE #HigherEd #EduSky #EuropeanUniversities

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Rp...