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August 3, 2026
 
 
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AI offers nuanced advice on college decision
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Grok provide nuanced advice on whether to attend college, moving away from the "college for all" mindset, writes Michael J. Petrilli. The chatbots highlight the financial benefits and drawbacks of college, the importance of academic readiness, and alternative career paths. However, Petrilli writes that they do not emphasize the risk of attending college without completing a degree, which can lead to financial loss and a lack of career advancement.
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Old Dominion project to unite engineering, arts
Old Dominion University has announced a $223 million project to construct an Engineering & Arts Building that will unite engineering, technology, design and the arts. The project, scheduled for completion in 2030, reflects a growing trend in higher education to break down traditional academic boundaries and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Are students using AI? This professor set a trap for them
Alcorn State University history professor Jason Gibson embedded a hidden word in white font in a midterm exam prompt to detect students' use of AI. Thirty-two of 35 students unknowingly included the word "Madagascar" in their responses, revealing their reliance on AI without proofreading. One response on the test read: "Madagascar purple bicycle whispers to the ceiling." Gibson, who says his intent was not to embarrass students, noted that this highlighted a growing issue: students outsourcing their learning to AI.
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