Discover the “Unplugged” movement. From the “Attention Economy” to new college majors in Ecotherapy and Adventure Education, explore why we’re escaping back to reality.
As institutions look ahead to 2026, emerging academic programs have become essential to enrollment stability and growth. The programs gaining momentum, from Creative AI and Data Analytics to health, sustainability, and the creator economy, reveal important lessons about timing, risk, and return. Grounded in real enrollment data and institutional examples, these insights show how high-impact programs often emerge by reusing existing assets and why acting early can make a measurable difference.
Crafting a first resume often feels overwhelming, but Career Companion (CoCo) changes the experience entirely. By turning a few ideas and a transcript into a polished, professionally designed resume, CoCo removes the stress of wording, formatting, and layout. The result is a clearer, faster, confidence-building path for students who need to showcase their strengths and take the next step toward landing an interview.
As new technologies and industries accelerate, the institutions that act early on emerging program opportunities gain a decisive competitive edge. Explore the trends, market shifts, and innovation signals that point to the next high-value fields and why getting ahead now matters more than ever.
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.
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.
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.
Many students hesitate to ask for help until it feels too late. This reflection explores that moment of uncertainty and how AI can help bridge the gap. Meet Career Companion, an empathetic 24/7 partner that helps students privately explore academic and career paths before meeting with an advisor. Discover how CoCo and the College Companions are reshaping how students navigate their choices with confidence and clarity.
As AI evolves from reactive to agentic, colleges face a defining moment. Agentic AI can transform how institutions operate, teach, and support students, creating new capacity for personalization, efficiency, and insight while preserving human oversight and ethics. Discover how colleges can move beyond prompting to build AI-prepared, future-ready institutions.