Top Digital Credential Platforms for Universities and Academic Programs in 2026

Top Digital Credential Platforms for Universities and Academic Programs in 2026

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…

Michigan universities embrace AI, but struggle to regulate student use

Michigan universities embrace AI, but struggle to regulate student use

Video: PhD students at MSU develop smartphone app to help patients communicate with physicians Video: PhD students at MSU develop smartphone app to help patients communicate with physicians Michigan State University Ph.D. student Sara Rezarimanesh didn’t grow up with ChatGPT or any other generative artificial intelligence tools, but she now works in MSU’s Human Augmentation…

Agentic AI and the future of universities: Why teachers must rethink their role

Agentic AI and the future of universities: Why teachers must rethink their role

Unlike the generative AI models of the yester years that merely responded to user prompts, Agentic AI systems are emerging as autonomous tutors, redefining India’s higher education landscape. To harness their potential and achieve desired learning outcomes, especially in campus educational settings, the teacher’s role needs a radical shift from the traditional lecturing. How is…