A revolution is quietly taking place in academic and scholarly research prompted by the advent of AI research tools. This will reshape the very nature of our studies and greatly accelerate synergies and collaborations across academic fields. AI research tools such as OpenAI o1 have now reached test score levels that meet or exceed the scores of those who hold Ph.D. degrees in the sciences and a number of other fields. These generative AI tools utilize large language models that include research and knowledge across many disciplines. Increasingly, they are used for research project ideation and literature searches.

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23.01.2025

Commonwealth University to close Clearfield campus

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in a statement Tuesday.

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23.01.2025

Research shows academic alerts impact grades, withdrawals

Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments. A long-standing academic alert system at Oklahoma State University helps improve students’ grades and lessens withdrawal rates, according to a study published today in the journal Studies in Higher Education.

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23.01.2025

Laken Riley Act passes Senate

The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill Monday, Politico reported.

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