From AI agents to holographic patients: The future of nursing education is happening at The University of Miami

How is AI being integrated into nursing education? Just look at the University of Miami.

By The University of Miami • May 26, 2026

Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with threat actors after data breach

Cybersecurity experts suggest that Instructure appears to have made a ransomware payment, which the FBI highly discourages.

By Anna Merod • May 12, 2026

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

In an AI-driven world, the most important skills are still human

As artificial intelligence grows, the real question is how to develop essential skills to thrive in the new information environment.

By Eric Townsend • May 11, 2026

2nd Canvas data breach causes major disruptions for colleges

The Instructure-owned learning management system went offline on May 7 after a threat actor once again gained unauthorized access.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2026

Canvas owner confirms cybersecurity incident

Ed tech company Instructure said the data breach affected user names, messages and email addresses, as well as student ID numbers.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2026

The library’s next chapter: a strategic role in solving higher education’s affordability crisis

Why libraries are higher ed’s overlooked affordability lever: three ways to cut costs and expand access.

April 27, 2026

Top takeaways for college leaders from ASU+GSV

Higher education experts weighed in on how AI is poised to affect workforce development and services for nontraditional students.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 22, 2026

Employers say they struggle to find graduates with the right AI skillset

AI is changing entry‑level roles amid a rapid decrease in the durability of skills, leaving workforce readiness at risk, a report found.

By Lara Ewen • April 21, 2026

4 higher education leaders on AI’s biggest benefits and risks

At the annual ASU+GSV Summit, the heads of colleges sounded off on what excites and worries them most about artificial intelligence.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 21, 2026

AI is remaking the workforce. How can colleges ensure students thrive?

Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 16, 2026

‘There is no silver bullet’: How 2 colleges use AI to support nontraditional learners

Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 15, 2026

Responsible AI: Where student expectations meet academic integrity

How higher ed is balancing AI innovation with academic integrity.

April 13, 2026

Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI

Most respondents expressed concern that AI designed to speed up tasks would "make learning more difficult.”

By Natalie Schwartz • April 10, 2026

COVID remote learning put drain on college enrollment

The percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT or signing up for the first year of college fell in 2020-21, NBER data shows.

By Anna Merod • April 10, 2026

Unleashing AI innovation on your desktop with NVIDIA DGX Spark

Bring powerful AI development to your desktop with NVIDIA DGX Spark™.

March 23, 2026

Higher ed has an AI execution problem. Here’s what the data says to do about it

Higher Ed Has an AI Execution Problem.

March 16, 2026

Four ways chief online learning officers can move innovation forward

As demand for online learning grows, these leaders must innovate to ensure digital education keeps pace with the changing needs of an institution, one expert writes. 

By Deb Adair • Feb. 10, 2026

How a Texas university uses data to transform campus energy operations

TAMIU advances campus modernization with a strategic operational approach powered by real-time data.

By Trevor C. Liddle and Craig Mesenbrink • Feb. 9, 2026

AI, computer science and the shifting reality of tech employment

AI is changing tech hiring. What that means for CS programs and students.

Feb. 9, 2026

Coursera to acquire Udemy to create $2.5B MOOC giant

The companies pointed to their complementary offerings and demand for AI skills training.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2025

[Podcast] EdTech Evolution

Explore how digital tools are transforming accessibility and engagement in today’s evolving higher ed landscape.

By Higher Ed Dive's studioID • Dec. 4, 2025

Chegg slashes nearly half of its workforce as AI eats into its business

The ed tech company is restructuring and shuffling its leadership as it continues on alone after considering a possible sale and other alternatives.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2025

The difficult human work behind responsible AI use in college operations

Officials should carefully consider if an AI tool can actually address a problem — and then perform audits and error checks after it’s rolled out, experts said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2025

Designed with purpose: Why campus restrooms should reflect the school behind them

From subtle to spirited, restrooms can reinforce experience, identity and operational ease.

July 14, 2025

Beyond the campus: The digital shift helping higher ed grow smarter

How 2U scaled digital learning for 100+ universities with a flexible, future-ready platform

June 9, 2025