Add as a preferred source on Google

Anthropic Introduces Claude for Education

Anthropic has launched a version of its Claude AI assistant tailored for higher education institutions. Claude for Education "gives academic institutions secure, reliable AI access for their entire community," the company said, to enable colleges and universities to develop and implement AI-enabled approaches across teaching, learning, and administration.

In a blog post, Anthropic provided the following examples of Claude for Education's capabilities:

  • Students can draft literature reviews with proper citations, work through calculus problems with step-by-step guidance, and get feedback on thesis statements before final submission.
  • Faculty can create rubrics aligned to specific learning outcomes, provide individualized feedback on student essays efficiently, and generate chemistry equations with varying difficulty levels.
  • Administrative staff can analyze enrollment trends across departments, automate repetitive e-mail responses to common inquiries, and convert dense policy documents into accessible FAQ formats — all from a familiar chat interface with enterprise-grade security and privacy controls.

Claude for Education features a new Learning mode, designed to guide students' reasoning process rather than providing answers. For instance, Claude might ask," How would you approach this problem?" rather than stating an immediate solution. The feature uses Socratic questioning to deepen understanding, highlights core concepts behind specific problems, and provides templates for research papers, study guides, and outlines.

In conjunction with Claude for Education's release, Anthropic also announced two new student programs: Claude Campus Ambassadors, an opportunity for students to work directly with the Anthropic team to launch outreach campaigns and educational initiatives on their campus, and Claude for Student Builders, a way for students who are building projects with Claude to apply for free API credits.

Early adopters of Claude for Education include Northeastern University, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and Champlain College, which are making Claude available to all students through full campus access agreements.
 
"Since our founding, LSE has been at the forefront of understanding social change and seeking solutions to real world challenges," said LSE President and Vice Chancellor Larry Kramer, in a statement. "This new partnership is part of that mission. As social scientists, we are in a unique position to understand and shape how AI can positively transform education and society."

"AI is changing what it means to be ready for work and, as a future-focused college, Champlain is giving students opportunities to use AI so they can hit the ground running when they graduate," commented Champlain College President Alex Hernandez. "The Anthropic collaboration is fueling a new wave of innovations at Champlain College, giving us an opportunity to learn lessons that can benefit all higher education."

For more information, go to the Anthropic site.

About the Author

Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].

Featured

  • Los Angeles City College Breaks Ground on New Administration, Workforce Building

    Los Angeles City College (LACC) in Los Angeles, Calif., recently broke ground on a new $72-million administrative facility, according to a news release. The Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building will stand four stories, cover 67,230 square feet, and play home to a wide variety of the school’s educational and administrative services.

  • Texas State University Completes Stadium Renovations

    Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, recently announced that it has completed a series of additions and renovations to its football stadium, according to a news release. Formerly known as the Bobcat Stadium End Zone Complex, the Johnny and Nathali Weisman Football Performance Center is an 85,000-square-foot expansion featuring hospitality spaces, banquet spaces, exterior concourses, and upgrades to the field house.

  • FAU Starts Construction on Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building

    Florida Atlantic University recently began construction on a new academic building for its campus in Boca Raton, Fla., according to university news. The Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building will stand two stories, measure in at 22,000 square feet, and play home to the university’s Holocaust education and Jewish studies programs.

  • Empowering People Through Smart, Sustainable Campuses

    Sustainability is facing increasing scrutiny, with some questioning its costs and priorities. Yet for universities, it remains an essential driver of resilience, operational efficiency and long-term competitiveness. At the same time, there is a growing recognition that sustainable transformation is not just about reducing energy consumption and emissions to comply with tightening regulations ‒ it’s about creating vibrant, comfortable environments where people can thrive, innovate and connect. For university leadership, this is a complex balancing act, with rising energy costs and limited budgets only adding to the challenge.

Digital Edition