FAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is Legit

Shortly after Florida A&M University — a historically Black university — announced last weekend that entrepreneur Gregory Gerami donated $237.75 million to the university to support student success initiatives and athletics, many who were suspicious took to social media to express their skepticism. Gerami, a Texas hemp farmer and entrepreneur who is the chief executive…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Providing Support in Higher Ed

Published: 5/6/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes College ― it should be an exciting time and the ideal space for learning and personal growth, yet many of today’s students are struggling more than ever. Between recovering from an isolating pandemic and experiencing a fluctuating job market, students are tackling academic pressures, social anxiety, emotional stress, financial…

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Empowering higher education with artificial intelligence

In the rapidly evolving postsecondary landscape, institutions and their leaders face multifaceted challenges such as the need to modernize solutions, to transform business practices to achieve equitable attainment. Adapting to these challenges requires transformative solutions, and one powerful tool that may help leaders address these issues is Artificial Intelligence (AI).   AI is a collection of…

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One Shift to Spectacular, Engaged Asynchronous Discussions: A Structured Conversation Systems Approach – Faculty Focus

I admit, my experiences as a student in asynchronous online discussions (AODs) were mixed. In some classes, the instructor never participated, and students either copied and pasted whole passages or said little. In other classes, not knowing there were assigned readings, I did what I wanted. I often encounter students who have little expectations of…

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