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Colleges churn out Olympic athletes, but that could soon change; a global-education leader moves on; how to get your students to read; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. TECHNOLOGY [A College Is Tapping AI Teaching Assistants. Will It Make a Difference?]( By Alex Walters [STORY IMAGE]( Morehouse College hopes students will use the tool, which a handful of professors will debut this fall, to ask questions and even listen to lectures that they missed. ADVERTISEMENT [A College Is Tapping AI Teaching Assistants. Will It Make a Difference?]( BACKGROUNDER [Professors Ask: Are We Just Grading Robots?]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( Some are riding the AI wave. Others feel like they’re drowning. MEDAL-WINNING SHIFT [Colleges Make Olympic Athletes. Is That About to Change?]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( The financial upheaval in big-time sports may threaten the system that has churned out top talent in Olympic sports for decades. Here’s what might replace it. SPONSOR CONTENT | St. Mary’s College of Maryland [Learning through Experiential and Applied Discovery at SMCM]( LATITUDES [Why an International-Education Leader Is Moving On After Two Decades]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Also, concerns about visa delays in India and new legislation to deport foreign student protesters. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [He Got His Dream Job as a Professor. Then He Walked Away.]( By Beckie Supiano [STORY IMAGE]( Michael Chen thought he’d stay at Nazareth University for the rest of his career. But, like other professors in recent years, he found that the job’s demands became too much. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live MENTAL HEALTH IN HIGHER ED [Student Mental Health and Safety]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 16, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET: Amid a mental-health crisis on campus, how can safety officers, mental-health professionals, and the campus police work to ensure student safety? Join us for a free forum. With Support From AT&T. [Register here.]( AI IN HIGHER ED [How to Develop a Chatbot to Serve Your Students]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Colleges are already seeing improved enrollment and retention with chatbots, but many higher-ed leaders still wonder where to begin. Join us to learn how to get started. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Pittsburgh [Pitt and LifeX Team Up to Boost Health Research and Business Growth in Pittsburgh]( Learn how Pitt and LifeX collaborate to support researchers in addressing major health and medical challenges while also nurturing local businesses to thrive and stay anchored in Pittsburgh. Views ADVICE [How to Get Your Students to Read]( By Kerry L. O’Grady [STORY IMAGE]( Four ways to hit the reset button and inspire students to read course texts. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Assistant Professor- Nursing]( SUNY Broome Community College [Director of Transfer Recruitment]( Manhattan College [Director of Slate Technology and Analytics]( Manhattan College [Director of Research and User Engagement]( UCO-Chambers Library [Research Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics]( Loyola University Chicago [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and [upload your resume]( to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. CAREER RESOURCES [Preparing for a New Role] [Read the July collection]( for advice on preparing for a new role. Learn how you can prepare for onboarding, move into your new office, and more! NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037