This weekly update highlights major developments in how agentic AI is transforming education worldwide. Agentic AI differs from regular chatbots because it can make plans, take actions on its own, and learn from feedback, rather than just answering questions when asked. Universities and colleges around the world are racing to prepare for this technology, which experts predict will reach mainstream use by 2026.

In the United States, community colleges are exploring how agentic AI can help with enrollment, student support, and personalized learning. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom's University of Huddersfield held an AI Youth Conference to teach young students about different types of AI systems, including agentic AI. Educational leaders are also concerned about new challenges, such as AI agents entering learning platforms and completing student work automatically.

A major finding from a global survey shows that 96% of technology experts believe agentic AI will keep advancing rapidly. However, researchers also discovered that these AI agents need clear rules and structure to work well, especially when multiple agents need to work together. Additionally, PhD programs and doctoral training are under pressure to change because AI can now do research tasks that were once only done by human scholars.

Colleges are also building new physical spaces called AI hubs to bring together research, teaching, and technology. These changes show that agentic AI is not just a computer update—it is changing how schools look, how classes are taught, and what it means to earn a degree in the age of artificial intelligence.