HEat Index, Issue 52 – Department of Education, Mental Health Challenges, and DeepSeek for Education
A quick head’s up. Yes, we’re discussing the Department of Education layoffs this week. While we try to steer clear of politics, it’s essential to examine how these changes will affect institutions and higher education as a whole. After exploring these impacts,...
HEat Index, Issue 51 – Storytelling, Transfer Enrollment, and Lumina Foundation Goals
Once upon a time, a higher education-focused ed tech company set out to evolve its enterprise reporting solution, shifting from web viewing to web doing… Did that opening give you flashbacks to childhood story time? Do you remember snuggling in bed or gathering around...
HEat Index, Issue 50 – Survey of Institutional Presidents, Degree Costs, and Critical Thinking & AI
Leading a college or university in 2025 is no easy task, and the latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents gives us a fascinating glimpse into how institutional leaders view the challenges ahead. This week, we look at the survey’s findings,...
HEat Index, Issue 49 – EDUCAUSE AI Study, Building AI Agents, the Earnings of Graduates
With the recent release of the DeepSeek model, AI is once again in the spotlight. In this week’s issue, we examine key takeaways from the 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study and their implications for institutions. Then, we explore UC San Diego’s AI-powered assistants...