Lisa Chambers

Lisa Chambers

Staff Writer|Education

Lisa Chambers is a Forbes staff writer covering higher education. She previously served as the managing editor of the Fiske Guide to Colleges, where she reported on admissions, affordability, student outcomes and global higher education trends. She has also written for

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May 28, 2026

5 Tips For Picking A College And A Major In The Age Of AI

Almost half of college students have considered changing majors because of AI, according to a new Lumina-Gallup survey. Here’s what to look for.

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May 21, 2026

New Study: A Quarter Of College Students Using AI Daily Cheat With It

Coauthor of a new study says “credibility of the degrees” and whether employers trust them is at stake. Already, colleges are rethinking testing and assessments.

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May 19, 2026

School Districts With Fast-Rising Test Scores Have 5 Things In Common

After Covid, eighth grade reading scores are the lowest since 1990. Here’s what sets apart districts making the greatest gains — and it’s not AI.

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May 14, 2026

Cancel Culture Critic To NYU Grads: Protect Your Attention, Do Hard Things

Controversial commencement speaker Jonathan Haidt urges graduates to delete social media apps on their phones and invest in real-world relationships.

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May 14, 2026

Billionaire Gives $100 Million To UCSF, But Warns Big Donors Can’t Fix College Funding Problems

Investor Kenneth Hao’s $100 million gift to UCSF targets AI and collaboration. But he warns philanthropists can’t solve all of higher education’s funding challenges.

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May 11, 2026

After The Canvas Hack, Here’s What Students And Colleges Should Do Next

While students change passwords and watch out for imposter scams, schools should start scrutinizing their third party providers and practice for the next hack.