https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed Higher Education en-US Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:27:39 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/florida-international-university-invests-in-quantum-computer Florida International University has pledged to bring a powerful new quantum computer to campus to support research in environmental sustainability, drug development and security. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:27:39 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/florida-international-university-invests-in-quantum-computer https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-oregon-to-launch-engineering-college-with-1b-donation Ten years after helping the University of Oregon open a new science campus, Phil and Penny Knight continue to support STEM education at the university with a donation to establish a College of Engineering. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:30:59 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-oregon-to-launch-engineering-college-with-1b-donation https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/new-jersey-community-colleges-offer-hands-on-data-science-ai-training As employers seek workers who can effectively use data science and artificial intelligence, the County College of Morris and Camden County College are working to train students quickly and strategically. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:06:57 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/new-jersey-community-colleges-offer-hands-on-data-science-ai-training https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/how-chicago-area-colleges-are-preparing-for-ai City Colleges of Chicago, Moraine Valley and other institutions are studying AI tools, future workforce needs and what kinds of AI and information technology skills will best serve students. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:14:53 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/how-chicago-area-colleges-are-preparing-for-ai https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/high-schooler-builds-the-college-prep-platform-he-wanted Frustrated with scattered, costly resources for college preparation, a 16-year-old high school student in Virginia saw an opportunity to create something better. His own free platform is now used by thousands. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:04:20 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/high-schooler-builds-the-college-prep-platform-he-wanted https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/uc-irvine-to-study-ai-for-writing-instruction The University of California, Irvine, is preparing a pair of studies: one to create a database of AI tools people are already using, and another to test its own software platform for personalized writing support. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:31:26 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/uc-irvine-to-study-ai-for-writing-instruction https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/for-online-students-an-accelerated-asynchronous-class-is-best Colleges say they are turning to eight-week, asynchronous online courses that offer more flexibility for older, working students. That means rethinking everything from course design to financial aid. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:44:32 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/for-online-students-an-accelerated-asynchronous-class-is-best https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/mit-report-calls-for-ai-aware-redesign-of-higher-ed A new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology calls on universities to rethink teaching and campus life as generative AI reshapes how students learn and instructors teach and research. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:05:26 GMT https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/mit-report-calls-for-ai-aware-redesign-of-higher-ed https://www.govtech.com/products/quantum-science-headed-into-wyoming-college-classrooms Casper College has received a $444,059 grant from the National Science Foundation to expand hands-on quantum science education for students and teachers in Wyoming and beyond. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:35:43 GMT https://www.govtech.com/products/quantum-science-headed-into-wyoming-college-classrooms https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/florida-sets-new-rules-for-student-teacher-use-of-ai The Florida Board of Education approved sweeping rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence in Florida’s public schools, colleges and universities for both students and teachers. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:35:12 GMT https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/florida-sets-new-rules-for-student-teacher-use-of-ai