The 900-capacity Great Hall has replaced its previous sound system with new setup, aimed at improving speech intelligibility across graduations, lectures and events.

Universities are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of AI development because traditional processes for developing new programs and hiring faculty are too slow, writes Alex Goryachev, author of "Fearless Innovation." Goryachev suggests that universities should identify and support "university intrapreneurs" who can quickly address problems and implement solutions, noting that individuals often work without formal recognition or resources.

The University of North Texas is launching the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, supported by a $20 million gift from Vikas and Anuradha Sinha. The new college will house six permanent endowments to fund leadership, scholarships, professorships and research in AI and advanced data analysis.

Universities have greatly improved their space utilization since 2025, with daily peak usage rising by six to eight basis points, according to Occuspace's latest report. Classrooms and offices showed the largest year-over-year gains in occupancy, climbing to 47% and 45% utilization, respectively. While this represents the most progress since the post-pandemic period, utilization still falls short of institutional targets of 70%-85%.