In December 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing a national artificial intelligence policy framework, challenging stricter state AI laws, and tying certain federal funding to state compliance.

Higher ed is more than just classrooms—it runs on innovators, problem-solvers, & leaders behind the scenes. The EDUCAUSE Career Center features a wide range of roles for every level and specialty. If you’re looking to grow your career—or grow your team—this is where to start. buff.ly/Ojr9AKh

We’re looking forward to bringing the higher ed security & privacy community together at the 2026 Cybersecurity & Privacy Professionals Conference, happening April 28–30, Anaheim, CA. You don’t want to miss a moment of the higher ed cybersecurity & privacy community’s premier event! buff.ly/BxxNS5X

"Hotline: Cybersecurity & Privacy" tackles the quandaries related to higher ed cybersecurity. This month, Mike answers questions about strategy, CMMC/CUI-compliant research computing, & the expansion of cybersecurity job responsibilities. buff.ly/CvVlKPF

This episode of Rising Voices explores how community, mentorship, and shared experiences within higher education technology create confidence, spark growth, and open unexpected opportunities for those seeking connection and meaningful professional pathways. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

The call for proposals for the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is now open! Have a story, strategy, or lesson learned from your campus? Submit your proposal and help shape this year’s program. The CFP is open March 10 - April 7. events.educause.edu/annual-confe...

We have some great Learning Lab opportunities coming up! You'll come away with actionable insights and skills that you can implement at your institution and help you advance in your career. Check them out! buff.ly/qahzOS4

ICYMI, the new EDUCAUSE Showcase shows you how to build that culture and turn trust into your institution’s strongest line of defense. buff.ly/xKurhFe

Cybersecurity is everyone’s job. In our latest EDUCAUSE Showcase, Collaborative Cybersecurity, we tackle the #1 issue in the 2026 Top 10 and break down how to align security with your mission, build real trust, and bring your whole campus to the table. buff.ly/xKurhFe

In the age of AI, the true future of higher education lies not in replacing faculty but in freeing them to do what only humans can—build meaningful relationships, cultivate wisdom, and guide students through the ethical and intellectual challenges machines cannot navigate. buff.ly/sqRyhVS

Many institutions struggle to find financial resources to provide their employees with the professional development they need. The following strategies can help leaders foster an environment where learning is valued, even in the face of budgetary and structural challenges. buff.ly/2wdR1cp

For the 2026 EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference, we are offering 2 types of scholarships - Full Ride Scholarships and Conference Registration Scholarships.  Full Ride Due Date: March 6, 2026   Conference Registration Due Date: March 13, 2026 buff.ly/4vH21Nw

Register for the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference before March 3 to take advantage of $100 off your registration rate. Don’t miss it! buff.ly/BxxNS5X

Collaborative Cybersecurity, the first in our 2026 Showcase Series, tackles the #1 issue in the 2026 Top 10 and shows how to stay mission-focused, build trust, and make security a shared responsibility across the whole campus. buff.ly/xKurhFe

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Find insights from our corporate community on how to strengthen a culture of collaborative cybersecurity in our latest Showcase. Thank you to 2026 Mission Partner, Moran Technology Consulting, and 2026 Strategic Partner, Proofpoint, for supporting this work! www.educause.edu/showcase-ser...

Successful cybersecurity programs honor end users’ agency, fostering trust within the community & beyond, centering transparency, & involving all stakeholders. The EDUCAUSE Showcase, Collaborative Cybersecurity, reveals how to honor & trust agency & keep your institution safe. buff.ly/5pNNyhF

In our latest EDUCAUSE Showcase, Collaborative Cybersecurity, you’ll learn about how to embrace nuance, focus on the mission at hand, and how to honor trust and agency when it comes to creating an effective and collaborative cybersecurity environment. buff.ly/5pNNyhF

Don’t miss the annual Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference! Join us and connect with colleagues to discuss, share, and find out how others are meeting today’s and tomorrow's challenges. Register before 3/3 to take advantage of early registration rates. buff.ly/Nmm62s3

In our Collaborative Cybersecurity, we zero in on the #1 issue of the 2026 Top 10 and examine how institutions should be focusing on the mission, embracing nuance, and honoring trust and agency when it comes to creating an effective and collaborative cybersecurity environment. buff.ly/5pNNyhF

Collaborative Cybersecurity zeroes in on the #1 issue of the 2026 Top 10 and provides insights into how institutions should focus on the mission, embrace nuance, and honor trust and agency when it comes to creating an effective and collaborative cybersecurity environment. buff.ly/5pNNyhF

The theme of this year’s NERCOMP Annual Conference is Connect Locally, Think Globally. We’ll explore how trends, challenges, & innovations shape our work—while grounding in local communities, campuses, & networks where impact happens. Register & join us in Providence, RI March 9-11. buff.ly/8p4WoLH

The EDUCAUSE Career Center is built specifically for the higher ed community—connecting institutions with professionals who understand the mission, culture, & complexity of campus life. This is where higher ed finds people. Explore opportunities or post a role! buff.ly/j741kPT

Working with & supporting higher ed requires more than knowing the latest tech. It demands a deep understanding of how institutions make decisions, fund priorities, & form partnerships. Register for the next Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community starting February 23. buff.ly/w0hhuwH

Institutions need the right technology systems, support services, staff, strategy, and leadership to make this possible. buff.ly/Y3XY2Xy

The EDUCAUSE Awards nominations are open! The EDUCAUSE Awards Program highlights peer-endorsed professional accomplishments in higher ed technology. Don’t miss your chance, submit your nomination by March 27! Thank you to Moran Technology Consulting, an EDUCAUSE Mission Partner.

Cybersecurity is essential in today's digital, interconnected, technology-driven world. It is an ecosystem that touches every aspect of the institution and should be integrated into all operations. buff.ly/ZWGU6QD

We know higher education is facing big changes, and EDUCAUSE is here for you. We developed the Institutional Resilience Toolkit to equip higher education institutions with resources that help you maximize opportunities in uncertain times. buff.ly/ZMLpHAW

Explore real-world AI applications, engage in interactive activities, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable insights for their teaching practices. Register for the next Teaching with AI on March 2–11. buff.ly/ORg7Cs4

Amid all the noise surrounding AI, higher education cannot lose sight of faculty. The future of teaching and learning will be shaped—now as always—by their expertise, values, and leadership. buff.ly/Zg35Yaw

Join your peers at the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference April 28–30. Register before 3/3 to take advantage of early registration rates. buff.ly/YsMF3iC

Explore how global trends, challenges, & innovations shape our work—while grounding our conversations in the local communities, campuses, & networks where impact truly happens. We hope to see you at this year's NERCOMP Conference March 9-11 in Providence, RI. buff.ly/m44hXkx

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Register for the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference before March 3 to take advantage of $100 off your registration rate. Don’t miss it! buff.ly/YsMF3iC

Institutions that integrate accessibility into their digital infrastructure are better positioned to meet legal requirements, enhance student experiences and outcomes, and expand their reach and competitiveness. buff.ly/VpQbj5V

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education in complex and sometimes uneasy ways. This episode of Rising Voices features a discussion of institutional risk, adoption, workforce uncertainty, and how leaders can prepare campuses for an AI driven future. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

AI forces us to abandon the shallow, easily gamed assessments of the past. It compels us to create authentic, "cheat-proof" problems that demand the higher-order thinking we claim to value. buff.ly/AVsTttK

Dialogue has always been the beating heart of education. For centuries, it was rationed—a privilege of small seminars or private tutorials. GenAI can democratize it, making personalized, dialogical learning the norm rather than the exception. buff.ly/JFZZtqk

Registration is now OPEN! The 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is the premier forum for connecting with higher education information security and privacy professionals. We hope to see you in Anaheim on April 28-30! buff.ly/YsMF3iC

The theme of this year’s NERCOMP Annual Conference is Connect Locally, Think Globally. Together, we’ll explore how global trends, challenges, and innovations shape our work—while grounding our conversations in the local communities, campuses, and networks where impact truly happens. buff.ly/m44hXkx

The implications of AI for data governance and security don’t often grab the headlines, but the work of incorporating this technology into institutional culture is vital, complex, and illuminating. buff.ly/BzS6dHH

In this month's "Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy," Mike answers your questions about the nature of cybersecurity, the ethical foundations of policy decisions, & the organizational challenges of incident response. buff.ly/WdGX4ke

Data Privacy in higher ed can seem like a big challenge to tackle. But you can start small and grow your efforts. Here is one tip from Tryphaena Hooper! Happy Data Privacy Week!

The Teaching with AI program will give you practical, high-impact strategies & hands-on experience to transform how you design courses, engage students, & harness AI. Register & join us February 2–11 to connect with peers & experts to explore real-world AI tools & best practices. buff.ly/BFg0ROp

To recognize Data Privacy Week, we have a special episode of Shop Talk with Chief Privacy Officers Pegah Parsi and Tryphaena Hooper all about data privacy in higher ed. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

Data Privacy Week is a moment to pause and ask how well we’re really protecting the data our students, staff, and institutions trust us with. We want to help higher ed teams move privacy from policy to practice with practical resources and honest conversations from people doing the work every day.

How is AI used by higher ed pros? In a survey, the 5 most-selected items are brainstorming (63%), drafting emails (62%), summarizing docs/meetings (61%), proofreading/copyediting (56%), & creating presentations (47%). Curious about how AI is impacting higher ed work? Read more: buff.ly/TnZEPFH

Higher ed faces a workforce crisis driven by retirements, role changes driven by artificial intelligence, and shifting employee expectations. This episode of The Integrative CIO brings together insights from workforce data and executive search experience. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

How prevalent is the desire to employ AI in higher ed work? Hint: it’s bigger than you might think! In a recent survey, a majority of respondents (86%) indicated that they want to use—or continue to use—AI tools in the future. Read The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education now. buff.ly/TnZEPFH

As students increasingly integrate GenAI into their daily lives and study habits, it is imperative that they know how to apply it in ways that help them, not hurt them. buff.ly/zAGgfSm