Higher‑education institutions are moving from outright bans on student and faculty use of generative AI toward nuanced policies that govern research, assessment and classroom use. A multi‑institution study finds faculty are easing strict prohibitions in favor of calibrated guidance. At the governance level, AGB OnBoard announced a live session for trustees on practical AI uses in board workflows—covering minutes, documentation and oversight controls. Colleges are balancing academic integrity, research norms and governance obligations as AI becomes embedded in teaching and administrative processes.