UC Berkeley ranked #1 in data science and #2 in computer science
UC Berkeley’s undergraduate data science program retained its No. 1 spot in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings
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NSF and philanthropic partners invest more than $18M to prioritize ethical and societal considerations in the creation of emerging technologies | NSF - National Science Foundation
The NSF announced an inaugural investment of more than $18 million to 44 multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams across the US.
50-State Comparison: Transfer and Articulation Policies (2022)
This comparison reviews four transfer metrics n all 50 states.
University of Central Florida ALL IN ON AI 2024
The University of Central Florida is working to grow its prominence in AI research and increase the number of students learning how to apply the emerging technology for employers.
Vanderbilt University reaches $55 million settlement in financial aid lawsuit
“Though we believe the plaintiffs’ claims are without merit, we have reached a settlement in order to maintain our commitment to the privacy of our students and families and keep our focus on providing talented scholars from all social, cultural and economic backgrounds one of the world’s best undergraduate educations."
Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again (2024)
After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.
USC launches $1B initiative for immersive computing and A.I. education across all disciplines (2023)
USC launches a campus-wide commitment that will infuse computational learning into all educational curriculum.
K-State computer science faculty secure more than $1 million in subawards for AI-based data research (2023)
Two Kansas State University computer science faculty members have secured more than $1 million in funding for AI research related to data in agricultural and environmental health applications.
UGA ramps up data science and AI hiring initiative (2022)
The University of Georgia's hiring initiative was sparked by the work of the Task Force on Academic Excellence.
Johns Hopkins makes major investment in the power, promise of data science and artificial intelligence (2023)
The new institute will bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines to capitalize on the rapidly emerging potential of data to fuel discovery.
BU | Read about the "AI for Leaders" course and Online Master's in Data Science Program
Sep. 23, 2024 - BU's Online Master of Data Science includes a course series that shows learners the real-world impact of AI across industries.
UChicago | NSF and Simons Foundation launch $20 million National AI Research Institute in Astronomy
Sep 18, 2024 - A multi-institutional collaboration, including UChicago and led by Northwestern, received a $20 million NSF grant to develop and apply new AI tools to astrophysics research.
UC Berkeley to launch compute hub with California Education Learning Lab
UC Berkeley experts received a $1.5 million grant to launch a first-of-its-kind computing technology hub for the state’s public colleges and universities.
Brown | Recognizing DSI's Postdocs
Sep. 18, 2024 - During National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024, the DSI at Brown is highlighting its postdocs and their range of impactful work.
The Future of Computational Science
A 2024 report by a SIAM Task Force
How Our Generative AI Challenge Awardees Are Leveraging the Power of AI - data.org
Employers need talent capable of leveraging the latest tools and technology. Workers need the skills and confidence to pursue purpose-driven careers. Social impact organizations need to catch up to private industry to use data and AI for the common good.
NSF investing $48M to broaden participation in computing
The U.S. National Science Foundation is making awards of $48M to the NSF Broadening Participation in Computing Alliances (NSF BPC Alliances)
Vijay Subramanian awarded $7.5M MURI to rethink game theory in dynamic environments
Vijay Subramanian is the lead PI on a collaborative project to improve the accuracy of modern game theory predictions and produce better outcomes.
UCSD | SDSC’s Christine Kirkpatrick Brings Focus to Data at Multiple UN Events
Sep. 17, 2024 - Christine Kirkpatrick spoke at a UN Headquarters event that highlighted the importance of data policy and open science in times of crisis.
High Schoolers Gain Data Skills in Alabama Data Scholars Program
An internship and skill-building initiative will equip 26 Alabama high school students with skills in data science, analytics and AI through direct, hands-on experience at tech companies.
2025 College Free Speech Rankings
The University of Virginia is the top ranked school for free speech. Michigan Technological University, Florida State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Georgia Tech round out the top five.
UVA SDS | Story of Us
To Build A School Without Walls. It began as an idea then evolved into an institute before ultimately transforming into the first data science school in the country. In this exhibition you’ll learn how this improbable story unfolded and hear from the people who turned a vision into reality.
Teens are losing faith in college, giving rise to interest in the skilled trades
As disenchantment with college continues, more teens are considering jobs in the skilled trades, boosted by rising pay and new technology training.
A look at DEI eliminations at colleges across the US
Some of the most recent rollbacks to diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.
NCSU | New Training Program Tackles AI and Plant Science Challenges
Sep. 10, 2024 - The new GRAD-AID for Ag program at NCSU will give graduate students the chance to drive innovation in AI technologies at the intersection of basic and applied plant sciences.
Manitoba’s road to recovery — University Affairs
University of Manitoba is beginning to recover after several years of budget cuts, strikes and government interference.
UVA SDS | From Policy to Prediction: A Shift to Data Science
Sep. 9, 2024 - Data science is interdisciplinary and inclusive of all backgrounds, including non-STEM fields. Learn how Christine's journey took her on an unexpected path.
UMN DSI | Successful Mixer for Recently Hired Faculty
The event provided an opportunity for attendees to network with colleagues, learn about the university’s various data science resources, and integrate more deeply into the academic community.
Springfield Technical CC Dedicates New Cybersecurity Center
STCC opened a new security operations center this week in the city's Union Station, staffed by student interns and equipped to help governments protect themselves against cyber threats.
How UF developed a model for AI across the curriculum (2023)
The University of Florida is integrating AI into undergraduate curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students