Howard University Teams Up With Industry Experts to Launch Transformative Applied AI Course
Howard University Teams Up With Industry Experts to Launch Transformative Applied AI Course
Publish Date: 2026-01-13 11:05:00
Source Domain: thedig.howard.edu
- Howard University, in collaboration with CodePath and supported by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, launched the “Intro to Artificial Intelligence” course for spring 2026, focusing on advanced AI-powered engineering.
- The course emphasizes hands-on, industry-relevant training to prepare students for leadership roles in emerging AI fields, bridging foundational knowledge with practical real-world applications.
- Designed to meet growing employer demand for AI-skilled workers, the course includes internship experience, technical interview readiness, and projects showcasing skill application.
- The course features collaboration between Howard faculty and CodePath’s industry-connected instructors to deliver content on data structures, AI literacy, and agentic workflows, culminating in a portfolio-ready project.
- Howard University, CodePath, and TMCF plan to expand their collaboration to introduce more tech-focused, industry-aligned courses and programs to meet evolving technological demands.