Adding critical context to felony disenfranchisement

As Canisius University’s public safety liaison and deputy supervisor for its work-study program, senior Tariq LeFever often dedicates time to serving his campus community. This fall, LeFever applied his strong sense of civic responsibility to serving his biggest audience yet – the readers of Wikipedia. “Wikipedia’s reach and accessibility make it a powerful tool for … Continued

HBCU students bring AI leader to Wikipedia

Anna Makanju is shaping the future of artificial intelligence. As a global policy leader, advocate for AI regulation, and the vice president of global affairs at OpenAI, there’s no doubt that Makanju is leaving her mark on the field, but like so many other diverse figures in technology, her story was missing from Wikipedia – … Continued

History student transforms Wikipedia article on immigrant detention center

Before her US Immigration History course last term, Phoebe England had never heard of the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Georgia, an immigrant detention center located more than 2,000 miles away from her home in Utah. But after learning about the center in class, England knew she wanted to help others understand its significance, … Continued

Brooklyn College students bring ecology course content to Wikipedia

Co-authored by Ian Ramjohn As the world grows more urbanized, urban and suburban areas provide a barrier to wildlife reliant on increasingly fragmented natural habitats while also providing new opportunities for species that can tolerate close association with humans. This fall, Brooklyn College students in Tony Wilson’s Principles of Ecology course brought their classroom content … Continued

Student editors battle misinformation by improving Wikipedia

As information flows faster than ever and online content feels endless, the spread of misinformation has become one of the most urgent challenges we face. From viral social media posts to manipulated news stories, false or misleading information gains traction quickly, influencing public opinion, shaping political landscapes, and even jeopardizing public health.  But thanks to … Continued

Celebrating 10 Years of Wiki Education

This week, Wiki Education celebrated our 10 year anniversary with community members from around the globe! The virtual program featured remarks from special guests including Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander, Wiki Education Board Chair P.J. Tabit, former Board Chair Diana Strassmann, and Executive Director Frank Schulenburg, as well as the reflections of program participants, staff, … Continued

Behind the open source code: How collaboration powers Wiki Education’s Dashboard

If you’ve ever taught with a Wikipedia assignment or enrolled in one of our Wiki Scholars & Scientists professional development courses, you’re familiar with Wiki Education’s Dashboard and all of the ways it tracks your Wikimedia work, not to mention the thrill of watching the readership statistics of your contributions climb. To date, more than … Continued

Guru Krupa Foundation continues support for STEM students

As search engines ferry us to Wikipedia articles and most AI tools are trained on its content, the work to fill in gaps on Wikipedia with well-sourced, high-quality information is more important than ever. Thanks to the increased support of the Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF), 1,875 students at universities and colleges across the U.S. will … Continued

Wiki Education welcomes Richard Gingras to Advisory Board

Wiki Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Gingras, a long-time executive at Google focusing on news, to our Advisory Board. Gingras steps into his role with extensive experience in digital media, deep engagement in the evolution of internet policy relating to the open Internet and a free press, and a strong commitment … Continued