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University Integrates AI Curriculum, Boosts Student Engagement

9/22/2025

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University of Mary Washington integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum to prepare students.
A report finds 42% use generative AI weekly; 85% use it for coursework.
Anand Rao created IDIS 300: Introduction to AI, a one-credit course on ethics, tools, copyright issues, and career impacts.
The course has an 88% pass rate; Rao plans to scale and broaden AI education.

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Story summary

University of Mary Washington integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum to prepare students.
A report finds 42% use generative AI weekly; 85% use it for coursework.
Anand Rao created IDIS 300: Introduction to AI, a one-credit course on ethics, tools, copyright issues, and career impacts.
The course has an 88% pass rate; Rao plans to scale and broaden AI education.