Adobe's North American Higher Education Newsletter
May 2025
Included this month:
What's New
Adobe MAX London (April 24) brought together 1,000+ community members, creative leaders, press & influencers this week to showcase the latest innovations from Firefly and Creative Cloud apps to unlock powerful new creative workflows.
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Read the Adobe Blog: New at MAX London: A more powerful Creative Cloud, new Firefly AI capabilities and more support for creative careers
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Visit the Adobe MAX page to watch the opening keynote
New Study! The Future of Higher Education: How AI Can Deepen Learning in College Coursework and Studying. Here are some highlights:
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90% of students are using generative AI for coursework; over half use it weekly
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84% struggle with reading comprehension; students spend over 50 hours/month on reading and study materials
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Students who use AI weekly are 17% less likely to experience academic stress
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Most students worry about accuracy and ethical use, and they look for trusted tools with citation features
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79% of four-year universities (and growing) now explicitly allow AI for studying and exam prep
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Link to Adobe Blog: How AI Can Deepen College Learning
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Link to Learning Curve article: A Student’s View on Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant
NEW PDF Accessibility Remediation Solution brought to you by The Ohio State University Libraries, Arizona State University Artificial Intelligence Cloud Innovation Center, Adobe, and Amazon Web Services: In Recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15th, Amazon Web Services (AWS) published the following blog including a thorough overview of a new PDF remediation solution.
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Read the AWS Blog: From inaccessible to inclusive: How the new PDF accessibility remediation solution helps institutions compliantly address accessibility requirements
New Adobe Express Sizzle Reel available in the Adobe Creative Campus Marketing Portal under “Marketing Assets>Resources”:
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Username: Adobe
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Password: Creativecampus
Products: Recently updated following Adobe MAX, London! Check for details on the newest features available in your favorite Adobe tools:
NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership: The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, with the largest TV audience and the highest average attendance — thanks to its devoted fan base. Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Adobe has been named an official partner of the NFL, and Adobe technology will be at the center of how fans experience the game.
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Read the Adobe Blog: NFL and Adobe Launch AI-Powered Fan Experience Partnership
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), a longstanding Adobe Creative Campus partner, is helping students stand out in the job market by encouraging them to earn Adobe micro credentials, which indicate they have mastered an in-demand skill like designing compelling presentations or using generative AI to develop business pitches.
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Read the Adobe Blog: UTSA helps students gain career-ready skills with Adobe microcredentials
Upcoming Events
Hollywood Post-production Workflows with Ernie Gilbert
Friday, May 9, 10am PT | 11am MT | 12pm CT | 1pm ET:
Join Adobe for an exciting virtual panel with Ernie Gilbert, editor of the American thriller film Opus, and whose editorial work shaped Emmy and Golden Globe winning shows Atlanta(FX), Barry(HBO), and Baskets(FX); and has edited iconic music videos like Childish Gambino’s “This is America” as well as Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. Learn about his feature film workflows editing in Premiere Pro and using Frame.io for collaboration. He’ll also discuss his career path and give advice on how to succeed as a professional filmmaker.
Learn more & register: Hollywood Post-production Workflows with Ernie Gilbert
Adobe for Education Next Office Hour Event - Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
Thursday, May 15, 11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET:
Our host, Jeff Selingo, will explore practical frameworks and strategies for integrating AI literacy across disciplines to create a powerful advantage for graduates. Jeff is a New York Times bestselling author of three books, a regular contributor to The Atlantic, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal, and a special advisor to the president and professor of practice at Arizona State University.
Make Unmissable Marketing Imagery with Bold, Standout Designs – Live LinkedIn Adobe Creative Cloud Event
Wednesday, May 21, 9am PT | 10am MT | 11am CT | 12pm ET:
Brands need high-quality visuals to stand out but achieving them can come with trade-offs. The solution lies in balancing creativity with efficiency. With the powerful combination of Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign, teams can produce custom imagery, refine it for brand consistency, and adapt it across formats while keeping full creative control.
Register: Make Unmissable Marketing Imagery with Bold, Standout Designs
Decorative image with The Adobe Education Institute logo and various people viewing laptops/devices in front of a vibrant background.
Don't Miss The Adobe Education Institute 2025!
Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12 (workshops offered in multiple time zones):
The AEI is an invitation-only virtual conference for our Adobe Creative Campus partners worldwide. It consists of a series of eight hands-on workshops where you'll discover ways to deepen student engagement and foster multi-modal teaching with Adobe Express. Can’t attend live? No problem! All registered attendees will receive access to recorded sessions and can still earn badges!
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Learn more: The Adobe Education Institute 2025 Event Page
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Register: AEI 2025 Event Registration
Weekly Learning Sessions
Join us for 30 minutes each month to meet with people in similar roles at our partner institutions. Come with your questions. The first 10-15 minutes may include a brief presentation of a relevant hot topic. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET.
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May 7: IT Professionals
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May 14: Academics
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May 21: Career Services
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May 28: Open Office Hours
Click the following link for a folder of .ics files to instantly add these meetings to your calendar: .ics file folder
*Please note that our previous files were negatively impacted by Daylight Savings Time, causing some to appear an hour ahead of the scheduled time. We’ve corrected this by creating new files and apologize for the inconvenience. All information sessions continue to be held on Wednesdays at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET via the .ics files provided above.