In this episode of The Hawkes Edge Podcast, we explore how AI is reshaping higher education far beyond productivity tools and classroom policies. Joined by Louis NeJame, co-founder of Bevel, the conversation dives into the evolving role of curriculum in an AI-driven world and what it means for instructors, students, and the future of learning.

Together, we discuss how AI has the potential to make course design faster and curriculum more adaptive, personalized, and responsive to student needs. This episode challenges higher education to rethink not just the tools we use, but the purpose and structure of learning itself.

From Graphs to Insight-Using Technology to Deepen Student Understanding with Emily Carpenter

We recently chatted with Trenton Jeffers, a senior at Prairie View A&M University, who shared how AI shifted his approach to studying.

In his first year, he relied on basic tools like YouTube and calculators, but AI wasn’t even in the picture then. Fast forward to now, and AI has become his instant tutor—answering questions at any hour, helping him understand complex topics, and even aiding in building a gaming PC! What stood out? The way AI offers immediate, personalized support without replacing the critical thinking he values. Trenton is cautious about overreliance (using AI as a guide, not a crutch) and recognizes its dual edge: great for learning, but a temptation to cheat. This honesty helps us see that AI isn’t about cheating; it’s about finding new ways to learn smarter!