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U.S. News & World Report college rankings are here, now with income measurement

U.S. News & World Report college rankings are here, now with income measurement

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings are here, using a new metric to measure graduate earnings and investment value. See where Ohio colleges landed on the list.
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AI Reshaping Student Success and Mental Health Support in U.S. Higher Education

AI Reshaping Student Success and Mental Health Support in U.S. Higher Education

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing various aspects of student success in U.S. higher education, extending beyond academic integrity to encompass learning, emotional support, and career preparation. Colleges are exploring AI to proactively identify students who may be struggling, as exemplified by Austin Community College's Digital Twin Initiative, which uses AI and real-time student data to connect students with resources like advising and mental health services more quickly. A survey by Uwill, a digital mental health platform, indicates that high school seniors are significantly more likely than college seniors to turn to AI for emotional support, with 21% of high schoolers citing a lack of other trusted individuals to talk to. Furthermore, students express a desire for institutions to teach them how to use AI effectively and responsibly, with 56% of respondents in an Inside Higher Ed survey identifying this as a key institutional responsibility. Institutions like Santa Clara University a...
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U.S. News & World college rankings are here, now with income measurement

U.S. News & World college rankings are here, now with income measurement

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings are here, using a new metric to measure graduate earnings and investment value.
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2 Georgia universities named among top party schools in new ranking

2 Georgia universities named among top party schools in new ranking

Niche ranked the top 25 party schools in the United States. Here's where the University of Georgia and Clark Atlanta University rank on the list.
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Harvard University Urged to Establish Internal Music Conservatory

Harvard University Urged to Establish Internal Music Conservatory

Harvard University Urged to Establish Internal Music Conservatory
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Ohio makes pitch for new Space Force Academy

Ohio makes pitch for new Space Force Academy

Ohio is vying to host the new Space Force Academy, leveraging its aerospace history and local military facilities.
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University of Washington Launches Centralized Tech Support Portal for Students

University of Washington Launches Centralized Tech Support Portal for Students

The University of Washington Information Technology (UWIT) has launched a new central resource, it.uw.edu, to provide comprehensive tech support for students. This portal is designed to be the first stop for students encountering technology questions, offering solutions for common issues such as UW NetIDs and passwords, Duo Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, email and calendars, Wi-Fi and network access, software downloads, and AI and learning technologies. The website features a Knowledge Base with hundreds of articles, instructions, and troubleshooting guides. For more complex issues, the Help Center at it.uw.edu/help allows students to search for resources, check service status, contact UWIT support, and submit and track support requests. The initiative aims to streamline access to technology services and support, making it easier for students to find answers and assistance.
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GGCL shakeup highlights latest girls volleyball power rankings

GGCL shakeup highlights latest girls volleyball power rankings

See which teams are moving up or down in the latest Greater Cincinnati girls volleyball power rankings.
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Universities Enhance AI Detection Methods for Academic Integrity in Student Papers

Universities Enhance AI Detection Methods for Academic Integrity in Student Papers

Universities are developing and implementing advanced methods to detect AI-generated writing in student essays, addressing concerns about academic integrity. While AI tools like Elicit.com and ChatGPT are increasingly used by students for tasks such as systematic literature reviews, creative brainstorming, and problem-solving in STEM fields, their misuse in academic writing is prompting institutions to adapt. Detection software, including Turnitin, CopyLeaks, and GPTZero, evaluates statistical text patterns like perplexity (word predictability) and burstiness (sentence structure variation) to identify AI-generated content. However, these tools can sometimes produce false positives, particularly for non-native English speakers who tend to use more formal and structured sentence patterns. Consequently, many universities are supplementing AI detection with additional measures such as oral defenses, requiring draft version histories, and in-class examinations to verify authorship and ensure academic honesty.
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AI is going to change all our lives. Ohio experts explain how

AI is going to change all our lives. Ohio experts explain how

To break down how AI is impacting our everyday lives, The Dispatch interviewed central Ohio experts across different industries and specialties.
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Is AI a threat? What Ohio experts say about worrying AI revelations

Is AI a threat? What Ohio experts say about worrying AI revelations

Here's what Ohio experts told The Dispatch after the bombshell statements from tech companies setting the AI conversation ablaze.
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Online gambling is creating a new world. I lived in it for 2 months

Online gambling is creating a new world. I lived in it for 2 months

What I learned about myself and America from placing 251 bets over two months with an online sportsbook and a prediction market