MAIN Shares Practical AI Strategies at PRCC Hancock County Industry Lunch
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations compete, and AI workforce development in Mississippi is becoming a critical priority for business, education, and economic leaders across the state. That focus was front and center at the Pearl River Community College Workforce Training Local Industry Lunch, where the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network engaged alongside PRCC and the […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers Keynote on AI in Higher Education at MAIR 2026
MAIR 2026 keynote: Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), delivered the keynote for the 2026 Mississippi Association for Institutional Research (MAIR) Conference on the theme Capitalizing on Data. His talk, The MAIN Model for AI and Higher Education, asked a direct question: what does it mean to capitalize on data […]
MAIN at MGCCC Excelerate in STEM Summit: AI as a Foundational Workforce Skill
Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network – MAIN, engaged with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Excelerate in STEM Scholars alongside administration and faculty at the annual summit. He participated in a professional panel and met one on one with students to discuss career pathways, emerging opportunities, and how to prepare for […]
100 Beginner ChatGPT Prompts for Higher Education
100 Beginner ChatGPT Prompts for Higher Education Professionals (2026 Guide) Looking for beginner ChatGPT prompts for colleges and universities? This guide includes 100 ready-to-use prompts that faculty, administrators, and staff can copy and paste directly into ChatGPT to complete real-world higher education tasks. From drafting emails and announcements to creating policies, agendas, reports, and strategic […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI Adoption in Mississippi at Petal Chamber Luncheon
Today, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, had the privilege of joining the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce for February’s membership luncheon and connecting with business and community leaders focused on the future of the region. Dr. Napier provided an overview of where AI has been, where it is today, and […]
Microsoft Copilot AI Training for Mississippi State Government Staff
Today, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), facilitated an in-person AI training session for staff from the Mississippi Development Authority and colleagues from across state government focused on the responsible, practical use of Microsoft Copilot in government and professional settings. The session provided a hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence fundamentals, […]
MAIN Briefs Mississippi Air National Guard on AI and Workforce Readiness
Last week, Dr. Kollin Napier, Ph.D., Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), had the opportunity to brief the Mississippi Air National Guard at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) on AI and workforce readiness. Representing MAIN, Dr. Napier shared updates on the network’s continued leadership in advancing AI across the state and […]
Building AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship with 8th Grade Students in Jackson County
Today, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network – MAIN, spent time throughout the day with more than 100 8th grade Cyber Foundations students at East Central Middle School – Hurley, MS in the Jackson County School District – Mississippi for a discussion on AI literacy and responsible technology use. Students explored […]
Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force report released
The State of Mississippi has released the first annual report from the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AIR) Task Force, created by Senate Bill 2426 (2025 Regular Session). This publication marks an important step toward clearer, statewide coordination around responsible AI use. AIR Task Force report One was released on January 13, 2026. It is the first […]
State employees receive hands-on AI training
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – AI is here and it’s here to stay. That’s why Snowflake, an AI data sharing company, came to help train state employees to use this technology. They are learning about collecting and sharing data. “The goal here is to bring that workforce development component to all Mississippians,” explained Dr. Kollin Napier, […]