University of Cincinnati and Columbia State Secure Millions for AI Initiatives - AI in Education #40
January 21, 2026 -
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The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has received a significant boost with a $1.1 million grant from the American Medical Association. This funding is set to advance AI-driven personalized learning for medical trainees, marking a pivotal step in integrating AI into medical education. Meanwhile, Columbia State Community College has been awarded a $2.02 million federal grant to establish a new AI division. This initiative aims to enhance AI literacy and integrate AI tools across various programs, reflecting a growing trend in educational institutions to embrace AI technology.
In other news, The University of Manchester has partnered with Microsoft to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff. This collaboration is a global first in educational AI initiatives, highlighting the increasing importance of AI in academic settings. Additionally, Anthropic and Teach For All have launched the AI Literacy & Creator Collective, a program designed to provide AI tools and training to educators worldwide. This initiative aims to improve AI fluency and influence the development of AI tools for classroom use.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has received a significant boost with a $1.1 million grant from the American Medical Association. This funding is set to advance AI-driven personalized learning for medical trainees, marking a pivotal step in integrating AI into medical education. Meanwhile, Columbia State Community College has been awarded a $2.02 million federal grant to establish a new AI division. This initiative aims to enhance AI literacy and integrate AI tools across various programs, reflecting a growing trend in educational institutions to embrace AI technology.
In other news, The University of Manchester has partnered with Microsoft to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff. This collaboration is a global first in educational AI initiatives, highlighting the increasing importance of AI in academic settings. Additionally, Anthropic and Teach For All have launched the AI Literacy & Creator Collective, a program designed to provide AI tools and training to educators worldwide. This initiative aims to improve AI fluency and influence the development of AI tools for classroom use.
University of Cincinnati Receives $1.1 Million Grant for AI in Medical Education
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has been granted $1.1 million by the American Medical Association to advance AI-driven personalized learning for medical trainees. Read more
Columbia State Community College Receives $2.02M for AI Division
Columbia State Community College has been awarded a $2.02 million federal grant to establish a new AI division, aiming to enhance AI literacy and integrate AI tools across programs. Read more
University of Manchester and Microsoft Partner for AI Access
The University of Manchester has partnered with Microsoft to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access to all students and staff, marking a global first in educational AI initiatives. Read more
Anthropic and Teach For All Launch AI Training for Educators
Anthropic and Teach For All have initiated the AI Literacy & Creator Collective to provide AI tools and training to over 100,000 educators globally, aiming to improve AI fluency and influence AI tool development for classrooms. Read more
Microsoft Launches AI Tools for Educators
Microsoft has introduced the Elevate for Educators program, offering AI tools and resources in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to support educators and students globally. Read more
NetDragon Invests in AI-Driven Education Ecosystem
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Oxford and Simplilearn Launch AI Programs for Leaders
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goFLUENT Acquires Learnship Networks GmbH
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EAB Acquires Hybrid for AI Marketing in Education
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Bahia Group Invests in JaPi Inc. for AI English Learning
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H22 AI Launches Career Platform for Gen Z
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