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University of Phoenix CIO Jamie Smith Shares How Technology Is Redefining Online Education for Adults on National Podcast

University of Phoenix leverages AI and data-driven design to enhance online learning for working adults, supporting career-relevant skills and scalable, secure digital infrastructure.

  • On Feb. 20, 2026, Jamie Smith, Chief Information Officer at University of Phoenix, discussed modernizing online education for working adults on The Rant podcast, available on YouTube and BuzzSprout.
  • Because University of Phoenix serves mostly working adults, its technology decisions focus on purpose-built digital environments rather than retrofitting traditional systems.
  • Smith explained that AI is being integrated thoughtfully to boost efficiency while preserving data security and oversight, and the University embeds career-relevant competencies into bachelor's and master's programs to support working adult learners.
  • Smith oversees the infrastructure and technology roadmap supporting a national online student population, aiming to improve accessibility and career alignment for working learners nationwide.
  • Looking to the future, demand for flexible, career-aligned education aims to drive institutions to deliver scalable infrastructure and personalized support, said Smith, emphasizing that `Online education must be intentionally designed for the realities of working adults`.
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University of Phoenix CIO Jamie Smith Shares How Technology Is Redefining Online Education for Adults on National Podcast

Smith discusses AI integration, student-centered innovation and the future of career-aligned online education on "The Rant" PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamie Smith, Chief Information Officer at University of Phoenix, was featured on the How University of Phoenix Is Redefining Online Learning for Working Learners episode of The Rant podcast, where he discussed how technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven design are res…

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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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