Learn how to use AI to boost engagement, rethink course design, & bring more practical, real-world tools into your teaching. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas, hands-on practice, & a clearer path for using AI in the classroom. Teaching with AI runs Dec 2–11. Register today! buff.ly/sYvfMPo

CISOs have evolved into campus-wide strategic leaders. Their skills and experience make them ideally suited to step into CIO and other executive roles in higher education. Check out this new EDUCAUSE Review article to explore more! buff.ly/LEDh4RQ

Step into the all-new EDUCAUSE New Managers Institute, where first-time and aspiring higher education managers embark on an immersive, high-energy journey to leadership success. Register today to join us December 9–11, Live Online. buff.ly/n3MWhEn

The EDUCAUSE Board of Directors, in consultation with the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, is moving from elections to an appointment process for new board members.

EDUCAUSE thanks @cdw @jenzabar @gartner, EDUCAUSE Mission Partners, for sponsoring the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 and their commitment to making meaningful connections in higher education. buff.ly/6eTkxUD

Developing a framework for recognizing and responding to change fatigue as a current condition is a first step toward equipping leaders with tools to course-correct during change efforts, rather than evaluating energy and commitment only at the outset of an initiative. buff.ly/vG1YkCp

Closing out the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 is #1: Collaborative Cybersecurity. Let’s keep each other safe & secure! Building a cybersecurity culture of shared responsibility, end-user awareness & training, & improved access to security services & supports. Read the full report for more! buff.ly/6eTkxUD

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #2: The Human Edge of AI. Humans aren’t going anywhere, afterall. This issue explores how higher ed can empower students, faculty, & staff to engage with artificial intelligence tools critically, creatively, & safely. Read the report for more! buff.ly/6eTkxUD

CRM systems are essential for organizations looking to build stronger connections, streamline communications, & drive growth. Register for our next Demo Day Nov 20 to gain insights into the future of CRM tech, get answers, & hear how peers are leveraging CRMs to drive success. buff.ly/aiHG2t1

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #3: Data Analytics for Operational & Financial Insights. How can higher ed leverage data analytics to provide insights into spending, enrollment, & areas for cost savings & operational efficiencies? Read the Top 10 report to find out! buff.ly/6eTkxUD

Microcredentials operate differently from traditional education, and they call for a more flexible, adaptable system to organize and classify learning objectives. Explore more in this EDUCAUSE Review article! buff.ly/d0nJoTj

The online EDUCAUSE Annual Conference will feature sessions from the in-person conference in Nashville as well as exclusive new content that you will NOT want to miss! Join us November 12–13 online! buff.ly/Bgu5Y1p

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #4: Building a Data-Centric Culture Across the Institution. We all have a role in expanding and improving data access and unlocking the full potential of data as a strategic asset. buff.ly/6eTkxUD

Human connection will be crucial to higher ed technology in 2026. This new episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk recorded live at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference explores the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Making Connections with Crista Copp and Mark McCormack. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #5: Knowledge Management for Safer AI. Higher ed should look to mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence by integrating knowledge management into data governance, privacy, and ethics programs. Learn more…read the report! buff.ly/6eTkxUD

Bulding bridges across continents:! “Learning is a foundational human value,” said John O’Brien at the #EDUCAUSE 2025 opening — a message that perfectly aligns with EUNIS’s mission to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across borders. 👉 tiny.pl/zv_p3rbw @educause.bsky.social

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #6: Measured Approaches to New Technologies. We look at making better technology investment decisions (or choosing not to invest) through clear cost, ROI, and legacy systems assessment. buff.ly/DEE1goI

The 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Online Conference is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired from wherever you are. Join us November 12–13 for live sessions on AI, student success, digital transformation, and more—plus exclusive content just for online attendees. buff.ly/Bgu5Y1p

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #7: Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce. We must support discipline-specific technology training and education to enhance student success with in-demand technology skills. buff.ly/DEE1goI

The online EDUCAUSE Annual Conference will feature sessions from the in-person conference in Nashville as well as exclusive new content that you will NOT want to miss! Register for the online conference and join us November 12–13. buff.ly/Bgu5Y1p

The EDUCAUSE Top 10 rolls on with #8: From Reactive to Proactive. We examine how to use data for scenario modeling, forecasting, and prediction to strengthen institutional agility and planning. buff.ly/jRu3MKb...

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10 continues with #9: AI-Enabled Efficiencies & Growth. Let’s start thinking about using AI, robotic process automation, & other analytics capabilities to reduce operational costs, streamline processes, & improve strategic & business decision-making buff.ly/DEE1goI

We’re counting down the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10! Kicking off at #10: Decision-Maker Data Skills and Literacy. Enhancing the value of institutional data by training and equipping decision-makers to use and interpret it properly will be essential in 2026. buff.ly/DEE1goI

Today might be the last day of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but these are year-long efforts we all need to be a part of to protect ourselves, the people at our institutions, & the institutions themselves. At EDUCAUSE, we are always here to support you with resources & community. buff.ly/iy9DxiH

How is it already the final day of the 2025 EDUCAUSE Conference? We've had a wonderful time connecting with this supportive & knowledgeable community. We can't wait to close out with an amazing general session & leave together, returning to our institutions revitalized! buff.ly/n3QdZcx

Day 2 of the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference was filled with so many insights and connections that our notebooks are full. What was your favorite part of today? youtu.be/FoiwkpTLkRw

Here it is... the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10!

Day 2 of the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is packed with opportunites to learn, connect, and explore. This includes amazing breakout sessions, the 2026 EDUCAUSE Top 10, Live Shop Talks, and of course the EDUCAUSE Commons. What are you most excited about? buff.ly/n3QdZcx

What an amazing Day 1 at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference! We want to know... what was your favorite part? and what are you looking forward to tomorrow? youtu.be/Sl8xlwWRvFM

It's day 1 of the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference! We've got our fancy socks on, coffee in hand, and brains open for learning and connection. buff.ly/n3QdZcx

Catch Dr. Joy Buolamwini, The EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10, and Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III live from the #EDU25 Main Stage! Register (for free!) to watch the live main stage stream. buff.ly/LDIqXgz

This is it! We will see you all next week in Nashville for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. Remember, wear comfortable shoes, hydrate, and make time for connections. bit.ly/4ogmZFB

Generative AI can transform higher ed by enabling guided engagement at scale, fostering active & dialogic learning, & expanding access to personalized tutoring. Institutions can redesign teaching & assessment to thrive in the age of AI. Explore more in this EDUCAUSE Review article. buff.ly/Q4SeIlU

Have you set up your Braindates for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference? This is your opportunity to connnect on a variety of subject 1:1 or in a small group. There's still time to join us in Nashville! bit.ly/4ogmZFB

In the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report Data & Analytics Edition, our expert panelists surveyed the landscape to identify the most influential trends shaping data & analytics in higher ed across five categories: social, technological, economic, environmental, and policy Read the report buff.ly/WBn6HRo

"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about handling admissions data and avoiding staff burnout. buff.ly/959l0J0

NEXT WEEK! One week from today we will be together in Nashville for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. Make sure to follow us on social to connect with the community at the conference! bit.ly/4ogmZFB

We're streaming our #EDU25 Main Stage Live! – and it's FREE to register. Join us October 28–30 to experience the main stage energy. Register now to secure your virtual seat and tell your friends! buff.ly/WDsoOJy

Mapping the future of higher ed demands that we pay attention to the larger social & economic shifts that are impacting higher ed so we can we anticipate, plan for, & adapt to the changes ahead. Explore the just-released 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition! buff.ly/wmxrAkh

The app for the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is available! Download it before the conference to build your agenda, connect with other attendees, & more. There's still time to register for - we hope to see you in Nashville! Mobile App sponsored by Gartner, Mission Partner buff.ly/pYumj6F

Colleges & universities can leverage data analytics to gather & analyze faculty feedback, using these insights to shape faculty development & ensure that faculty members' needs & interests are at the forefront of planning. Check out this EDUCAUSE Review article to explore more buff.ly/L0ECpf9

We're streaming our #EDU25 Main Stage Live! – and it's FREE to register. Join us October 28–30 to experience the main stage energy. Register now to secure your virtual seat and tell your friends! buff.ly/WDsoOJy

In the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition, our panelists prioritized six key technologies and practices with the greatest potential to transform data and analytics in higher education Curious about other aspects of tech use in data and analytics? Read more: buff.ly/wmxrAkh

The will be socks! Get your pair at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Nashville later this month. There's still time to register to join us. buff.ly/pYumj6F

In the newly released 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition, our expert panelists identify and examine the most influential trends shaping teaching and learning in higher education across five categories: social, technological, economic, environmental, and policy buff.ly/wmxrAkh

AI and Resiliency are to words that go hand in hand with higher ed today. Lucky for you, we have amazing general session speakers at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference that will speak on both! Dr. Joy Buolamwini and Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III buff.ly/9YnIQpD

In our EDUCAUSE Review article, A More Human University: The Role of AI in Learning, we discuss the ways in which education has been built for scale, not for quality, and how AI can help us tackle that paradox. buff.ly/3ThSad5

What are you most looking forward to at the 2025 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference? Is it the informative and invaluable sessions? The networking opportunities? Or the genuine connections you'll build? We can't wait to see you in Nashville October 27-30! buff.ly/9YnIQpD

What key tech & practices are anticipated to have a significant impact on the future of data & analytics? In the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Data and Analytics Edition, we discover that universities are turning to data, analytics, & AI to create personalized learning buff.ly/wmxrAkh

By integrating rigorous standards, a unified taxonomy, & an established framework, microcredentials can be designed & implemented as credible, transparent, & valuable indicators of learners' skills & competencies across various sectors. Check out this new EDUCAUSE Review article! buff.ly/Kra5WEL