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Georgia Southern University has significantly improved student engagement and retention by integrating AI. The university's AI-powered virtual assistant, Gus, has evolved from a basic chatbot to a sophisticated tool that provides personalized support, answers common questions and connects with university systems. This has led to a 99% completion rate for academic improvement plans and a 48% decrease in students failing courses.
Blizzard Entertainment and the National Association of Collegiate Esports is launching a collegiate esports program for Overwatch 2 that features two semester-long seasons, a varsity division, live finals and more than $140,000 in scholarships. The program is open to colleges and universities in the US and Canada, with the varsity division open to NACE members.
Inspired by her 12-year-old twins, Susan E. Ray says she cannon-balled into generative AI, studying several models, learning the mechanics and ethics. At Delaware County Community College, she secured a grant for ChatGPT subscriptions and access to AI tools in computer labs, enabling students to experiment collaboratively and reflectively with technology. The integration fostered higher student engagement, more consistent assignment completion, and notable improvements in academic performance compared to previous semesters without AI.
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