How AI is Reshaping Education at the University Of Lynchburg

At a small liberal arts university nestled in a quiet corner of Virginia, something significant is brewing.

The University of Lynchburg has a proud history that traces its roots back to the very beginning of the 20th century. 

Located in a leafy suburb, its peaceful landscape and colonial-style architecture present a very traditional image of American higher education.

But speak to any member of the university’s faculty or student body and you will quickly realise that all is not quite what it seems on campus.

For the past few years, the University of Lynchburg has put a real emphasis on digital transformation. This mission, spearheaded by Charley Butcher, the university’s Chief Educational Technology & AI Officer and Sandra Perez, the Senior Director of Academic Initiatives & Human Resources, has been nothing short of a technological upheaval.

The 120-year-old university has made AI literacy a core component of every course it offers. This, according to Charley and Sandra, is not only streamlining everything from administration to teaching, but it is also giving students a head start in an increasingly competitive job market in which AI skills are in high demand.