Why Your Future Self Feels Like a Stranger—and How to Change That

UCLA’s Hal Hershfield joined Mainstay partners to unpack this phenomenon and share practical, research-backed strategies for helping students build a stronger, more motivating connection with their future selves.
What It Really Means for AI to Be Human-Centered

Human-centered AI is more than polite chatbots—it’s about designing technology that empowers people.
The Human Connection in Higher Ed: How AI Can Help Us Meet Students Where They Are

The looming enrollment cliff challenges higher ed institutions to deliver greater value and support with fewer resources. Discover how human-centered AI enables educators and staff to scale personalized connections, empowering every student to succeed.
10 Things to Start Doing with AI in 2025 (and 4 Things to Avoid)

Learn 10 impactful ways to use AI in higher education, plus 4 things to avoid, based on real-world insights from the Mainstay Community.
Reimagining Student Success with AI: Unbundling and Rebundling Workflows

Artificial intelligence is transforming how student success teams operate. By unbundling and rebundling workflows, institutions can achieve scalable, equitable support tailored to modern challenges.
Human-AI Collaboration for Student Success: Transforming Advising

Expand your impact with AI-enhanced advising—empowering human connections and driving better student outcomes.
5 Strategies to Maximize Student Success with Limited Resources

In today’s higher education landscape, student success teams face the challenge of supporting thousands of students with limited resources. This post explores five strategies to maximize impact through proactive planning, data-driven prioritization, coaching science, peer support, and AI-enhanced tools.
Why AI? Using AI for Student Success: 101 – Insights from Leaders in Higher Education

How can AI empower higher ed institutions to drive student success and equity? Discover insights from top leaders and Mainstay’s Problem Solving Framework.
Inspirations from the UIA National Summit on Student Success Innovation

Discover key insights and actionable strategies from the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) National Summit on Student Success Innovation, where education leaders explored data-driven solutions to foster equitable student success.
3 Keys to Ethical, Conversational AI

How can Conversational AI enhance student engagement while staying ethical? Discover the 3 key ways Mainstay builds AI you can trust.
Embracing AI in College Attainment: Hybrid-Advising Playbook for Success

Curious how AI is reshaping college attainment? Explore real-world insights from leading organizations and download the Hybrid-Advising Playbook to see how AI can amplify student success.
Using Generative AI to Enhance Student Success: Tips and Best Practices

How can generative AI enhance student success while keeping it personal? Learn how AI can deliver empathetic, consistent support and streamline your efforts.