Dr. Denise Turley

Kean University Hosts Equity-Centered Open Access Conference 🌍 📅 Dates: October 23–24, 2025 📍 Location: Virtual Kean University invites educators, researchers, librarians, students, and advocates to its Open Educational Resources (OER) Virtual Conference, themed "Equity-Centered Open Access (OA) Design." This dynamic event explores how open-access principles can be harnessed to create a more inclusive and equitable academic publishing ecosystem. Conference Highlights: Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nicole Cooke Tracks Include: - Cross-border partnerships and open pedagogy - Empowering underrepresented voices through open publishing - Equitable access to research, data, and learning tools in the age of automation Topics range from inclusive design practices and global perspectives on OA to community engagement, policy advocacy, and emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. This conference is a call to action for institutions and individuals committed to transforming education through openness, collaboration, and equity. Click the link below to learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eWS_Z8M5

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The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) has officially launched its evolution into NBMBAA 2.0—and our first major move is ensuring our members don't just use AI, they lead its development and governance. (Visit this link to learn more about NBMBAA 2.0: https://lnkd.in/e68PeEyR) We are proud to announce the formation of our inaugural AI Advisory Council, a powerhouse group dedicated to creating equitable access and combating systemic bias in emerging technology: • Angle Bush | CEO, Black Women In Artificial Intelligence™ • Dwayne Dixon | AI Practitioner & Executive Advisor • Charlotte Lewis Jones | Founder & CEO, Grey AI • James Francis | Founder, Artificial Integrity™ & Sole.AI™ As Interim CEO Orlando Ashford said, we are building the NBMBAA AI Academy to equip our members with the "superpower" to pivot, innovate, and thrive. Their future starts now. Read the full press release to see how this Council will help reshape our curriculum and partnerships: https://lnkd.in/eRm2Np3N #NBMBAA #AIEquity #FutureOfWork #BlackExcellenceInAI

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Howard University Students Launch “Founders on the Yard” to Connect HBCU Entrepreneurs with Silicon Valley A new accelerator initiative aims to close the venture capital gap by giving HBCU founders access to mentorship, capital networks, and a Silicon Valley demo stage. #hbcu #hbcustudents #hbcuconnect Founders on The Yard https://lnkd.in/ek3QpTHi

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The University at Albany and IBM Research have a very strong partnership in AI research. Recently, IBM announced the latest evolution of our collaboration: new research projects and hardware for UAlbany’s Center for Emerging AI Systems. In 2024, we were proud to receive a prototype IBM Spyre computing cluster, which has been used to power AI research on campus. Now, we will install new Spyre accelerators that will take our capabilities even further. Our partners at IBM Research are also supporting seven new research projects – in addition to five funded last year – that leverage the computing systems to advance research in areas including mathematics, computer science, and cancer epidemiology. Read more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eUM7ECvB. This work is an integral piece of our transformative AI Plus initiative, which is UAlbany’s holistic approach to integrating teaching and learning about AI throughout our academic and research initiatives. I am grateful to the entire IBM Research team, including Mukesh Khare, for their outstanding partnership, and to the UAlbany Research team, led by Vice President Kesh Kesavadas, for their great leadership.

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Educational institutions have always been at the center of what we do at Handshake, and Fast Company highlights why that matters—especially as we help students navigate a workforce being redefined by AI. Our Handshake AI MOVE Fellowship connects graduate students and PhDs with frontier AI labs, giving them real-world experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. I’ve been thrilled by the results so far. We’ve connected more than 1,000 Fellows to roles that not only provide a competitive wage (up to $160/hr) but also hands-on experience with AI models.Our university partners are essential to making this possible. Emory University was one of the first to champion the program. As Branden Grimmett, Ed.D. put it, the MOVE Fellowship offers students—especially those in the humanities—a new way to prepare for an AI workforce. It’s through these critical #partnerships that we’re able to work together to ensure students have the #skills and #experience to thrive in the #AI economy.

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#BlackWomanInTech Spotlight Meet Veronica Annor MBCS, a Data Science Consultant shaping the future of AI and the next generation of Black women in STEM. With a background in Mathematics, a master’s in Data Science, and a career spanning energy, utilities, and public sector innovation, Veronica is the definition of technical excellence and community impact. By day, she builds analytical solutions, generative AI tools, and proof-of-concept models that help organisations make smarter decisions. By night (and weekends), she’s a dedicated maths tutor, mentor, and researcher committed to increasing representation in STEM. Her master’s research used digital storytelling to explore the barriers facing Black women in mathematical sciences, insights she now shares with young girls to help them see what’s possible. As a mentorship officer at WCAN, Veronica connects young Black women with career-changing support, guidance, and opportunities. And through Veronica’s Data Path, she makes careers in data feel accessible, offering advice, portfolio guidance, interview prep, coding tutorials, and visibility for Black women in tech. This is what it looks like when expertise and advocacy meet purpose. This is why representation matters. #GTABlackWomanInTech #WomenInSTEM #DataScience

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The AFROTECH™ Conference is set to return to Houston, Texas, from October 27-31, 2025, bringing together a powerhouse lineup of Black leaders in tech. Attendees will have the chance to hear from speakers like Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, who will lead discussions under the AI track, and Google data scientist Emmanuel Ekwedike, who will focus on digital identity. The conference will also feature cybersecurity experts from Capital One and Figma, and Clover’s Chief Empowerment Officer Tabitha Brown, who will be on a panel discussing how fintech is fueling the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read more about AFROTECH™ Conference 2025 Speakers, at the 🔗 https://lnkd.in/giC-DRst

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Online education is driving real financial impact, an impact that is more important now than ever before for the higher education space. The 2025 BOnES Report by UPCEA shows: 💰 Average online enterprise budgets rose to $8.1M, with gross revenues averaging $23.8M. 📈 Efficiency gains mean some enterprises are generating nearly $1M in revenue per FTE. 🎓 Undergraduate online degree offerings grew sharply (up 10% year-over-year), while graduate programs and microcredentials remain core pillars. The takeaway? Online education is no longer just about access (even though that is still a crucial component to the online space), it’s also a strategic growth engine. According to the BOnES Report, institutions that invest in scalable structures, innovative credentials, and strong governance models will be best positioned for the future. This is why Santa Clara University continues to believe and invest in Santa Clara Online. Learn more about our extensive portfolio of online graduate programs here: https://lnkd.in/eaUkfVmN Download the study to read more: https://lnkd.in/e9HG_tM2 #SantaClaraOnline #SantaClaraUniversity #LifelongLearners #HigherEducation #Online Education

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Global momentum is building for the AI & Digital Maturity Index (AI-DMI) – Times Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed's initiative to benchmark how universities are adopting AI, digital tools, and data-driven practices. We’ve already received 2,122 responses from 789 universities across 73 countries, with the highest number of responses from the US, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Pakistan. Universities with 50+ completed surveys will: * Receive a complimentary AI & digital maturity report * Be invited to an exclusive AI strategy webinar on using the Index to guide institutional planning around AI The AI-DMI helps universities: * Assess readiness for AI and digital transformation * Benchmark against peers globally * Identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration Join the global conversation, ensure your institution is represented – and encourage your colleagues to participate! #Digitaltransformation #DigitalMaturity #AI #Digitalclassroom #AIeducation #AIlearning https://lnkd.in/eM-um9XH

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Dr. Kiesha King, National Head of Education Strategy for T-Mobile for Education and Sally Eaves, CEO of Tomorrow’s Tech Today discuss 🍎 the crucial topic of bridging the #DigitalDivide, including: • Emerging technology empowering students • Role of connectivity in modern education • Initiatives, like #Project10Million, helping close the homework gap Listen for more insight on the importance and impact of digital inclusion in education. 🎓

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