At the Trailhead: The State and Future of AI in Higher Education

At the Trailhead: The State and Future of AI in Higher Education White Paper

Reading Time: 2 minutesHigher education’s relationship with AI continues to evolve. Over the past two years, we’ve conducted research dedicated to understanding perceptions and use-cases for AI in higher education. Nearly 1,000 instructors shared their thoughts and experiences, telling us how AI impacts their teaching and students’ learning, and what AI can bring to higher education. Our white […]

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Career Talk: The Heart of Teaching

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Reading Time: 4 minutesOur Career Talk Series invites faculty, former Cengage student ambassadors and Cengage employees to share their unique journeys into their current roles, highlighting the motivations that guided them. Each talk delves into the unexpected twists and turns that shaped their paths, offering valuable insights and lessons for students as they think about their own future […]

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Digital Nexus in Higher Education: Artificial Intelligence Impact on Academic Integrity

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the development of sophisticated tools that students might misuse to cheat on assignments, exams, or other academic assessments. These generative AI (GenAI) tools can range from plagiarism detection software to automated essay generators or even chatbots designed to provide answers during exams. The connection […]

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How to Use New Math Concept Videos in Your WebAssign Course

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMath students love video content — it’s engaging, supports a variety of learning styles and helps them visualize complex concepts. With the help of eight passionate instructors, we added 80 new Concept Videos to WebAssign across College Algebra, Developmental Math and Liberal Arts Math courses. The new Concept Videos cover definitions and examples, demonstrating Math […]

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Diet & Wellness Plus: Fueling Nutrition Analysis With ESHA/Trustwell

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThis post was updated 5/30/2025 We know it can be challenging to keep up with the latest advancements in nutrition education. We also understand just how important these updates are for overall student success in higher ed. That’s why we’re happy to announce that Diet & Wellness Plus is now powered by ESHA/Trustwell , an […]

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2024 Faces of Faculty: The Higher Education Instructor Experience

Cover photo of this year's Faces of Faculty report is a smiling woman holding a cellphone.

Reading Time: 2 minutes  A year has passed since we last updated you on the various challenges and evolving norms higher ed faculty members were facing. Our 2024 “Faces of Faculty” report circles back on many of the same topics discussed last year, from shifts in student expectations to overall job satisfaction. This year, 1,355 faculty members provided […]

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Higher Ed

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Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery year, from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This year’s celebration is more relevant than ever in higher education — the theme for 2024 is ”Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” Hispanic Heritage Month matters in higher […]

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How CCBC Shatters the Barrier to Affordable Access

Image of Dr. Roger W. Davis, CCBC President, with the quote: "Readiness is so important in higher education, and that's really what Cengage Unlimited has given us."

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLeaders at Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) saw that with textbooks costing upwards of $1,000 per year, many students were facing a barrier that made showing up for class prepared a challenge. They knew that this issue was impacting their retention and completion rates but hadn’t yet found a solution that would increase affordability […]

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