Kansas legislature poised to cut funding to universities, cap tuition
Feb 16, 2026 - Only one should survive to the end of the budget process.
Higher Ed News
Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Hegseth’s crackdown on ‘biased’ schools
Feb 13, 2026 - Military officers could soon find dozens of top colleges and universities across the United States abruptly off limits for tuition assistance as part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign against schools he describes as being biased against the US military and sponsoring “troublesome partnerships with foreign adversaries.”
CBO: Pell Grant Facing $11.5B Shortfall
Feb 13, 2026 - If Congress doesn’t add money to the Federal Student Aid account by Sept. 30, students could face dramatic grant cuts or eligibility restrictions.
The U.K. is putting critical thinking at the center of AI education. America should too.
Feb 18, 2026 - The U.K. (specifically, England) announced an overhaul of their curriculum in November—and most U.S. education leaders ignored it completely.
Research Assistantships Are Doctorate Recipients’ Most Common Source of Primary Support in Most Fields
Feb 17, 2026 - In 2024, research assistantships and traineeships were the most common source of financial support in most broad fields.
Benchmarking AI Performance on End-to-End Data Science Projects
Feb 15, 2026 - The findings suggest that while AI models could approximate entry-level data scientists on routine tasks, they require verification.
Same Prompt, Different Outcomes: Evaluating the Reproducibility of...
Feb 15, 2026 - The results suggest, as with human data analysis, the data analysis conducted by LLMs can vary, even given the same task, data, and settings.
Berger-Wolf named fellow of international AI association
Feb 13, 2026 - Each year, since 1990, AAAI selects a short list of Fellows based on their distinguished contributions to the field of artificial intelligence over a period of at least a decade.
Notre Dame Data, AI, and Computing Initiative launches 19 faculty-led working groups | Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society
Feb 13, 2026 - Through these targeted investments, the Initiative aims to amplify the University’s existing strengths and cultivate interdisciplinary groups of faculty to identify areas of opportunity to further research and scholarship in data, AI, and computing.
Yale College staff to shrink by 7.5 percent amid budget cuts, dean says
Feb 13, 2026 - The Yale College operating budget, which totals approximately $80 million this academic year, is separate from Yale's $275 million annual financial aid budget.
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill removing race-based higher ed programs
Feb 13, 2026 - Assembly Republicans voted Thursday to change eligibility for certain financial aid programs, and make it easier to sue universities for free speech violations.
How AI slop is causing a crisis in computer science
Feb 13, 2026 - Preprint repositories and conference organizers are having to counter a tide of ‘AI slop’ submissions.
Faculty Moving Away From Outright Bans on AI, Study Finds
Feb 13, 2026 - Highly restrictive policies introduced after the launch of ChatGPT are being eased in favor of more nuanced responses, finds a study of thousands of course materials.
U.S. Department of Labor released its Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework
Feb 13, 2026 - The future workforce won’t just “use AI.” It will need to understand it, direct it, audit it, and lead alongside it.
University of Nebraska launches AI Institute to lead in ethical innovation, research and workforce development
Feb 9, 2026 - The institute is a systemwide initiative that positions Nebraska as a national leader in shaping the future of responsible, human-centered artificial intelligence.
TXST CADS February Newsletter
Feb 13, 2026 - Welcome to the February edition of the CADS Newsletter.
Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids
Feb 13, 2026 - Undergrad and grad student researchers are harnessing AI to compile a continental-scale, publicly available river image dataset to support hydrologic research.
Maastricht | Thanks to AI, we can play a Roman game again
Feb 9, 2026 - For years a Roman stone found in Heerlen has kept people guessing: was it a game board or not?
MSU Data Science Faculty and Staff Spotlight – Dr. Sara Shirley
Feb 10, 2025 - Dr. Shirley is the director of the Data Science Bachelor’s degree and an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance.
MIT Scientists Use SDSC Supercomputer to Reveal Hidden Physics Inside Metals
Feb 12, 2026 - Researchers uncovered a hidden atomic process that challenges long-held assumptions about disorder in metals when they are melted, cooled or shaped.
Minnesota Delegation Forges Path for AI Leadership at NVIDIA Headquarters | UMN Data Science Initiative
Feb 13, 2026 - A distinguished delegation from Minnesota, including representatives from the Data Science and AI Hub, the University of Minnesota, state government, and leading private sector businesses, recently concluded a pivotal one-day visit to NVIDIA’s headquarters in San Jose, California.
TRUSTWORTHY BY DESIGN: HOW MIDAS IS SHAPING RESPONSIBLE AI – MIDAS
Feb 11, 2026 - “We’re in a moment where AI and data science capabilities are advancing incredibly fast,” said Liu, “but our ability to rigorously use such capabilities hasn’t kept pace. That gap is dangerous.”
Melanie Walsh presents “AI Fiction in the Wild” | Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS)
Feb 10, 2026 - Walsh dives into three main ideas: how the experience of reading and writing fiction will change, how large language models (LLMs) will shape or disrupt traditional models of literary publishing, and where AI fits into broader literary and cultural history.
Connecting Data Science to Society: The New Brown DSI Advisory Board
Feb 12, 2026 - To ensure the Data Science Institute remains at the forefront of interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical application of Data Science and AI, we are delighted to announce the formation of our External Advisory Board (EAB).
Adelphi University accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back — and won.
Feb 11, 2026 - "It feels incredible to finally have my name cleared," said Orion Newby, now in his second year at Adelphi University. "Winning this case is a huge weight off of my shoulders."
UChicago Scientists pair AI and human knowledge to tackle notoriously difficult physics question
Feb 11, 2026 - The currents of the oceans, the roiling surface of the sun and the clouds of smoke billowing off a forest fire—all are governed by the same laws of physics, and give rise to a complex phenomenon known as turbulence
Two professors receive grants from Schmidt Sciences to use AI to accelerate humanities research
Feb 12, 2026 - Meredith Martin will use AI tools to parse English poetry across millenia. Peter Henderson is building artificial intelligence to better understand the law.
LSE launches Global AI Forum with $2M grant from MacArthur Foundation
Feb 13, 2026 - MacArthur Foundation awards LSE $2m for Global Forum on AI and the Social Sciences to convene dialogue and mobilise expertise for a human centred AI future
$10 Million to Advance AI By and For People
Feb 13, 2026 - Humanity AI was launched by a coalition of funders supporting the arts, labor and work, democracy, education, and security that will drive more than $500 million in new investments over the next five years.
NSF-funded ExLENT Data Crossings Shares Early Insights from its Inaugural Cohort
Feb 11, 2026 - Notre Dame students and working professionals reflect on how foundational learning and team-based studios are helping them approach data and AI with greater intention.