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🎓 How land-grant universities continue to shape America’s future. At moments of deep national uncertainty, higher education has often been called to redefine its purpose. Today is no different. In a new Not Alone: Leaders in Focus article, Dr. Waded Cruzado, President of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), draws a powerful parallel between today’s fractured landscape and the turmoil of the U.S. Civil War—the very moment when land-grant universities were born. Her reflection is a timely reminder that these institutions were designed by, for, and in the public interest, and that their mission remains essential to our collective future. Key takeaways: 🔹 Land-grant universities emerged from crisis, proving that bold investment in public education can unify and strengthen a divided society 🔹 By expanding access to working families, women, HBCUs, and Tribal Colleges, they democratized opportunity across generations 🔹 Breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, technology, and clean water trace directly back to public university research and Extension Services 🔹 These institutions remain vital engines for workforce development, community engagement, and global competitiveness 🔹 The challenges facing higher education today—funding pressures, relevance, trust—are real, but history shows they are surmountable As Dr. Waded Cruzado reminds us, rising to the challenge now can deliver benefits that echo for generations—just as the Morrill Acts did more than 150 years ago. 📖 👉 Read the full article and join the conversation: http://spkl.io/6044Aouoj #HigherEducation #PublicUniversities #Leadership

In this 2025 wrap up, Dr. Rafael Bras shares what he has learned from interviewing leaders across academia and science and why the series has become such a meaningful part of his work. Read more. 👇

The Lancet Group–The Elsevier Foundation Evidence to Impact Award is now accepting proposals that bridge research and real-world health solutions, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Details. 👇

Clinicians expect AI to reshape care by 2027. From routine support in diagnosis to more personalized and home-centered care, clinicians anticipate AI easing workloads and helping decisions, while stressing the need for transparency, training, and strong oversight. Read more: http://spkl.io/6041AWErc

Dr. Rafael Bras reflects on 2025 as a tumultuous year in academia and shares key themes drawn from Not Alone: Leaders in Focus, including the loss of public trust, free speech, courage, societal impact, AI, and changes to US science policy. Read the full rewind. 👇

AI can spot patterns, but people decide what’s fair and true. That’s why we combine smart technology with expert judgment, to keep research transparent and trustworthy. See how we’re helping to build confidence in science: http://spkl.io/6045AmuEf

Wishing you a year of discovery, progress, and possibilities. ✨ Here’s to advancing human progress together in 2026.

AI can get stuck in a creative loop. When image generation and image description models feed each other repeatedly, outputs drift from the prompt and converge on familiar themes. Training data may be why. The loop pulls toward the most common images people create and share. Read more. 👇

Agentic AI offers powerful new capabilities to advance research, but its value depends on how responsibly we use it. Watch the video to learn which questions to ask when considering agentic AI tools, such as Scopus AI Deep Research. Download our new guide, “Agentic AI in academia” for more practical insights on integrating agentic AI responsibly across the research workflow: http://spkl.io/6044Agxas

Transparency builds trust. “At times, I use the AI output as a second opinion in my room. I'll show patients what it suggests on my screen. It gives them confidence that whatever I’m doing aligns with current best practices and guidance.” — Dr Rahul Goyal. Used well, tools like this support judgement and give time back to care. Read the full story: http://spkl.io/6048AgI66