Higher Education Archives - Technical Education Post

Google.org Backs Three Higher Education Initiatives to Advance AI Readiness

October 12, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

Google.org Backs Three Higher Education Initiatives to Advance AI Readiness Introduction In a significant move to bolster artificial intelligence (AI)

Diverse university researchers using artificial intelligence to analyze scientific data in an advanced STEM laboratory.

Federal AI Research Push Raises Questions About STEM Funding and the Future Scientific Workforce

October 8, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

The federal government is accelerating its efforts to transform American scientific research through artificial intelligence, announcing major investments, industry partnerships,

Diverse graduate engineering and computer science students collaborating on a robotic arm in a university laboratory, with Technical Education Post branding.

Proposed $70,000 OPT Fee Raises Concerns for U.S. STEM Education and Workforce

October 8, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing a $70,000 fee for initial participation in Optional Practical Training (OPT),

Community college students participating in short-term workforce and technical training.

Workforce Pell Is Moving From Policy to Practice

September 28, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

A major federal workforce policy entered a new phase this week as the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $65 million

Canadian students and an educator using AI tools as Canada launches a $13 million national AI literacy initiative for postsecondary students and K–12 educators.

Canada Launches National AI Literacy Initiative for 1 Million Students and 50,000 Educators

September 15, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

Artificial intelligence literacy is moving from an optional technology skill toward something governments increasingly view as essential educational and workforce

Students and faculty working in a university artificial intelligence lab as higher education expands AI, data science and cybersecurity programs.

UNT’s $20 Million AI College Signals a Bigger Shift in Technical Education

September 9, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

A $20 million gift to the University of North Texas is doing more than putting a donor’s name on a

College students use AI-powered learning tools alongside electronics, robotics and hands-on technical training equipment in a modern technical education lab.

Google Offers College Students a Free Year of Gemini as AI Moves Deeper Into Learning

August 20, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

Google is giving eligible U.S. college students 12 months of Google AI Pro at no charge, the latest sign that

International and U.S. STEM students working together in an American engineering laboratory.

Wharton Model Says Uncapping STEM Green Cards Could Raise U.S. Output 4%

August 11, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

Published August 11, 2026. TechEd Magazine reviewed the Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis and underlying working paper, National Science Foundation

Teacher guiding students during a hands-on robotics lesson representing federal STEM grants supporting technical education and workforce development.

Federal STEM Grants: Fueling Innovation and Education

August 2, 2026 | By Chandra Dhopatkar

Federal STEM Grants: Fueling Innovation and Education Information and funding-status references checked August 2, 2026. Applicants should confirm every deadline,