3.44. Danielle Wilken, President, and Elena Cahill, Vice President of Strategic Planning, Innovation, and Advancement - University of Bridgeport

JP Novin welcomes Danielle Wilken, President of the University of Bridgeport, and Elena Cahill, Vice President of Strategic Planning, Innovation, and Advancement, for a conversation on AI in higher education. The discussion explores how the University of Bridgeport is integrating AI into its curriculum as an essential tool for the future workforce, highlighting initiatives such as AI and Robotics labs, co-located advanced manufacturing centers, and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence. Wilken and Cahill emphasize the importance of blending liberal arts skills with career-ready training, responding to rapid job displacement through microcredentialing, and maintaining a strong focus on industry partnerships and student entrepreneurship.