Associate Vice President, Marketing

Mary Ann Romans

Gray Insights

Easy to Use, Eager for More: Key Takeaways from Our CoCo Pilot

Early results from Gray DI’s Communication Companion pilot hint at the promise of AI-enabled speech coaching, revealing strong ease-of-use feedback and early traction among student users. Discover what students noticed, where opportunity emerges, and how this pilot is shaping the next evolution of AI-powered communication learning.

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Why Your AI Tutor Might Be Widening the Achievement Gap

AI tutoring tools promise personalization and better outcomes, yet emerging evidence reveals a hidden risk that could quietly widen learning gaps. A small group of motivated students gains the most, while many others see little benefit and may lose opportunities for deeper cognitive growth. Discover how well-intentioned AI use can backfire and what strategies truly ensure that AI supports equity, independence, and lasting student success.

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Undergraduate Growth vs. Graduate Collapse

International enrollment is changing in ways that few expected, with undergraduate interest staying strong while graduate demand slips faster than anticipated. Early signals show sharp drops in global engagement and surprising shifts in program preferences. Explore what is driving this turn and how it may shape institutional priorities in the year ahead.

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Gray DI’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Data-Informed Decisions!

Get ready to rethink holiday gifting with a look at how data-informed tools can offer far more value than another mug or fruit basket. This guide showcases how Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System and AI College Companions bring clarity, better decisions, and meaningful improvements across campus, revealing how modern insights can shape a more confident and strategic year ahead.

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The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption: A Roadmap for Community College Leaders

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education faster than most institutions can respond. The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption outlines a clear roadmap to help colleges harness AI’s transformative potential while maintaining ethical governance, supporting faculty, and preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. Explore how forward-thinking leaders are turning rapid change into long-term opportunity and discover the strategies that can make your institution future ready.

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Rebuilding the Humanities: Innovative Interdisciplinary Majors to Watch

Once seen as relics of the past, humanities programs are quietly evolving to meet the demands of today’s students and employers. A new wave of interdisciplinary degrees is blending cultural literacy, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning with career-aligned skills in areas like digital media, public health, and social entrepreneurship. Explore how institutions are reimagining the liberal arts—not as nostalgia, but as a modern, adaptable foundation for leadership, innovation, and workforce relevance.

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April 2025 Higher Ed Program Trends: What’s New, What’s Next

As student interests and workforce demands continue to evolve, colleges are responding with a wave of innovative new programs — and April 2025 was no exception. From AI doctorates to short-form credentials in trades and tech, institutions are rethinking not just what they offer, but how they deliver it. Explore the latest trends shaping academic portfolios, and see how schools are using program launches as strategic levers for growth, access, and relevance.

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Data-Informed Decisions: Using Market Demand to Grow Academic Programs

In an era of limited resources and rising expectations, institutions must make smarter, faster decisions about which programs to grow, maintain, or retire. Explore how combining market data—like student demand, labor market alignment, and competitive benchmarks—can help identify high-potential opportunities, avoid costly missteps, and drive long-term program sustainability.

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