Top Digital Credential Platforms for Universities and Academic Programs in 2026

Top Digital Credential Platforms for Universities and Academic Programs in 2026

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What is digital credential management software for universities? Digital credential management software allows universities to create, issue, and verify digital certificates and badges that replace paper diplomas and transcripts. Each credential embeds verifiable metadata such as issuer identity, completion criteria, and expiration dates. Platforms like Certifier support Open Badge 3.0, the interoperability standard maintained by…

Edo Students Beat AI in Academic Quiz Competition

Edo Students Beat AI in Academic Quiz Competition

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Students of selected secondary schools in Benin City, Edo State, outperformed a generative artificial intelligence system in a live academic contest designed to test knowledge recall, reasoning, judgment and collaborative problem-solving. The South-South leg of the EDAT Quiz Challenge, organised by EDATECH in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Education and the Association of…

Academic integrity breaches attributed to generative AI rises at TRU

Academic integrity breaches attributed to generative AI rises at TRU

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More AI fabrication at TRU Photo: Castanet File – A banner outside the Ken Lepin Science and Health Sciences building on Thompson Rivers University’s campus. An increase in cases of student work being fabricated at Thompson Rivers University is being attributed to the rise of generative AI. According to a report to TRU’s senate from…

Penn College adds two AI minors to academic offerings | News, Sports, Jobs

Penn College adds two AI minors to academic offerings | News, Sports, Jobs

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As a national leader in applied technology education, Pennsylvania College of Technology is built for a global economy driven by artificial intelligence. The addition of academic minors devoted to AI reflects that reality. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, bachelor’s degree and combined bachelor’s/master’s degree students can pursue two AI minors: artificial intelligence in industry…

2025 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey – ACRL Insider

2025 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey – ACRL Insider

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The deadline for the 2025 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey has been extended to March 31, 2026. The ACRL survey provides a comprehensive portrait of the impact that academic libraries have across the United States. The survey collects data on the following topics: staffing, materials and operations expenses, library collections, library services, and…

Greek University Introduces AI Tool for Reliable Academic Learning

Greek University Introduces AI Tool for Reliable Academic Learning

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Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) has introduced an innovative artificial intelligence application designed exclusively for educational use, aiming to enhance academic learning with accuracy, transparency, and responsibility. The university recently presented “AI Democritus,” an intelligent academic assistant developed to support students and professors while addressing concerns about the reliability of knowledge produced by general-purpose AI…