Dr. Kollin Napier congressional testimony brought Mississippi’s statewide AI education model to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
On November 18, 2025, Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), testified during the hearing The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs. The hearing focused on how innovation can improve postsecondary education, expand access, and reduce barriers for learners.
Dr. Kollin Napier Congressional Testimony
Dr. Napier shared how Mississippi is using MAIN to connect AI literacy, workforce readiness, and higher education innovation. In addition, his testimony highlighted the role of community colleges, public universities, employers, and state partners in building practical AI skills at scale.
The hearing gave MAIN an opportunity to show how a statewide network can help learners prepare for an AI-enabled economy. It also reinforced a key point in Mississippi’s strategy: technology works best when it strengthens human judgment, expands opportunity, and supports real workforce needs.
Why It Matters for Mississippi
This testimony matters because national conversations about college innovation often focus on cost, access, and outcomes. MAIN’s work connects those priorities to AI readiness. As a result, Mississippi’s model offers a practical example of how education systems can respond to rapid technology change.
Explore MAIN’s statewide mission, review free AI courses, or visit the AI Workforce Readiness Council.
