UMass Boston

The Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute is sparking crucial conversations about ​artificial intelligence within our community. Through ​a series of dynamic events and media coverage, we ​are encouraging a dialogue that bridges the gap ​between AI experts and learners and empowers ​individuals to navigate the complexities of AI with ​informed perspectives.

By organizing symposia, presentations, and panel ​discussions, we aim to educate and engage diverse ​audiences, from students and academics to industry ​leaders and the general public. In addition to ​fostering community engagement, these events ​increase student awareness of the institute and its ​programming. By attending PEAAII-affiliated events, ​students gain insights into AI applications across ​various disciplines, enhancing their understanding ​and sparking interest in pursuing AI-related studies.

Media coverage plays a pivotal role in amplifying ​these discussions beyond our campus walls. ​Through coverage in the Boston Globe and on ​WGBH this year, we reached a broader audience on ​campus and in the Greater Boston community.

The Paul English Applied AI Institute has been featured by leading media outlets and institutional platforms, underscoring its emergence as a national model for inclusive, interdisciplinary AI education and innovation.

Through its commitment to AI for All, hands-on learning, and responsible innovation, the Institute is not only advancing academic programs, but also shaping how artificial intelligence is adopted across education systems, workforce development, and public institutions.

Recent media coverage includes:

• The Boston Globe (March 30, 2026)
  “Tech entrepreneur Paul English gives $1 million to kick-start AI program in Boston Public Schools”
  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/30/business/bps-ai-teacher-training-paul-english/
  This major initiative positions UMass Boston as a central hub for AI education, with summer programs hosted by the Institute to train teachers across all Boston public high schools.
• The Boston Globe (Sponsored Feature)
  “UMass Boston leads the way in democratizing AI”
  https://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/umass-boston/democratizing-ai/
  Highlights the Institute’s leadership in expanding equitable access to AI education across disciplines.
• UMass Boston News
  “Succeeding in an AI-Powered World”
  https://www.umb.edu/news/2023/succeeding-in-an-ai-powered-world/
  Showcases the Institute’s role in integrating AI into research, teaching, and community engagement.
• The Mass Media (UMass Boston Student Newspaper)
  “UMass Boston opens Paul English AI Institute”
  https://umassmedia.com/31419/news/umass-boston-opens-paul-english-ai-institute/
  Covers the Institute’s launch and its vision for cross-disciplinary AI innovation.
• Regional Broadcast Coverage
  Featured across Boston-area media including WGBH, CBS Boston, and WHDH, extending the Institute’s impact to the broader public and highlighting its contributions to AI education and workforce development.