Campus Technology Insider Podcast

The Campus Technology Insider podcast explores current trends and issues impacting technology leaders in higher education. Listen in as Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly chats with ed tech experts and practitioners about their work, ideas and experiences.

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CLIMB for Student Success, AI Microscope, & Copilot Computer Use: News of the Week (4/25/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly delves into the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include the launch of Complete College America's CLIMB initiative for data-driven student success, Anthropic's tools for uncovering the reasoning in AI language models, and Microsoft's new AI feature for Copilot Studio.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 Complete College America's New CLIMB Initiative
00:56 Anthropic's AI Microscope Tools
01:31 Microsoft's AI-Powered 'Computer Use' Feature
02:05 Conclusion and Upcoming Break Announcement

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


UM's AI TA, Transfer Pathways, & Digital Skills: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/18/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights the latest in higher education technology. The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business introduces a virtual teaching assistant powered by Google's Gemini AI models, set to enhance student engagement. The University of Illinois System is teaming up with One Million Degrees to bolster community college transfer pathways for low-income students, starting spring 2026. Additionally, a new CompTIA report underscores the importance of digital skills for career readiness among community college students. For more detailed coverage, visit campustechnology.com.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 University of Michigan's AI Teaching Assistant
00:52 University of Illinois' Community College Transfer Initiative
01:37 CompTIA Report on Digital Skills
02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


AI Growth, Agentic AI Adoption, & Copilot Updates: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/11/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the exponential rise in AI adoption as highlighted by Stanford's 2025 AI index. Key points include the surge in business integration of AI, enterprise deployment of autonomous AI agents per SnapLogic's report, and Microsoft's updates to its Copilot platform, aiming for a personalized AI companion experience. Concerns about data privacy and fairness amid these advancements are also addressed.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Stanford's 2025 AI Index Highlights
00:52 Enterprise AI Agents Adoption
01:30 Microsoft Copilot Platform Updates
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.




Claude for Edu, AI Security Agents, & AI Literacy: Campus Technology News of the Week (4/4/25)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly highlights top stories in education technology, including Anthropic's launch of Claude for Education and Microsoft's Security Copilot enhancement with 11 AI-powered security agents. Additionally, the Digital Education Council's comprehensive AI literacy framework aims to empower higher education communities with essential AI competencies. For more details on these stories, visit campustechnology.com.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Anthropic's Claude for Education
00:47 Microsoft's AI-Powered Cybersecurity Expansion
01:25 Digital Education Council's AI Literacy Framework
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


AI Videos, Google to Acquire Wiz, & Quantum Research: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/28/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights key advancements in education technology and the tech industry. Learn about Study Fetch's new AI-powered tool, Imagine Explainers, for generating educational videos. Discover Google's significant acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion and its integration plans for Google Cloud. Explore NVIDIA's new Accelerated Quantum Research Center, aimed at advancing quantum computing with AI in partnership with top universities.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 New AI Tool: Imagine Explainers by Study Fetch
00:44 Google's $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz
01:15 NVIDIA's Quantum Computing Research Center
02:07 Conclusion and Further Information

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Student-Led Cybersecurity: Bridging Talent Gaps with AI at Auburn University

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly speaks with Jay James, senior cybersecurity operations lead at Auburn University, and Corey Lee, CTO for Security at Microsoft. They discuss the critical shortage of cybersecurity talent in higher education and explore how Auburn University's Security Operations Center (SOC) is utilizing student workers to bridge this gap. The conversation dives into the unique setup of their SOC, the impact of AI tools like Security Copilot, and the benefits of recruiting students from diverse academic backgrounds. Highlights include the operational and educational advantages of involving students in cybersecurity, and strategies for other institutions looking to implement similar programs.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:40 The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage in Higher Education
02:54 Auburn's Security Operations Center and Student Involvement
07:22 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Training
19:53 Student Recruitment and Success Stories
30:28 Advice for Institutions Starting a Student SOC
34:14 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-off

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Music: Mixkit

Duration: 35 minutes

Transcript (Coming Soon)


WGU & Open edX, Microcredential Tips, and AI Search: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/21/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly brings updates on Western Governors University joining the Open edX project as a mission-aligned organization, contributing to its development. The podcast also highlights 1EdTech Consortium's six key steps for successful microcredential programs. Plus, learn about Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode, as well as Microsoft's enhancements to Azure AI Search.


00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:18 Western Governors University Joins Open edX Project
01:00 1EdTech Consortium's Microcredential Program Report
01:34 Google and Microsoft's AI-Driven Search Enhancements
02:07 Conclusion and Further Information

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Mistral OCR, Gravyty Merger, and a New AI Center: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/14/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights noteworthy advancements in education technology. Learn about Mistral AI's new optical character recognition API with high accuracy and advanced features, the merger of Gravyty with Ivy.ai and Ocelot to enhance student and alumni engagement, and Cal Poly Pomona's partnership with Avanade to launch an AI & Innovation Center. Stay tuned for the latest in higher education technology.


00:00 Introduction and Top Stories Overview
00:16 Mistral AI's Breakthrough in OCR Technology
00:51 Gravyty's Strategic Merger with Ivy.ai and Ocelot
01:27 Cal Poly Pomona's New AI & Innovation Center
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


AI-Assisted Writing Tool, OpenAI's Largest Model Yet, IBM to Acquire DataStax: Campus Technology News of the Week (3/7/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the unveiling of Turnitin Clarity, a new AI-assisted writing tool for students, the launch of OpenAI's advanced AI model GPT-4.5, and IBM's strategic acquisition of DataStax to enhance its AI-driven data management capabilities. Stay tuned for more updates on educational technology and AI advancements.


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Turnitin Clarity: Enhancing Student Writing
00:55 OpenAI's GPT-4.5: Advancements and Costs
01:35 IBM's Strategic Acquisition of DataStax
02:08 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.


Shorts: Campus Technology News of the Week (2/28/2025)

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly presents the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include Penn State's collaboration with IBM to launch MyResource, an AI virtual assistant for student services, and Microsoft's unveiling of its first quantum chip, the Majorana 1. Additionally, a Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research study explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking. Tune in for more details on how these advancements are shaping the future of education and technology.


00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Penn State's AI Virtual Assistant Initiative
01:00 Microsoft's Breakthrough Quantum Chip
01:28 Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources

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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.