The 2026 AI Learnathon is a system-wide, month-long engagement initiative designed to build foundational AI literacy among faculty and staff. Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a tool that supports how work is done in higher education, research, administration, and the broader economy.
The 2026 AI Learnathon acknowledges this reality and intentionally encourages faculty and staff to engage with AI purposefully, build comfort through hands-on learning, develop foundational proficiency, and achieve certification through existing Google and ACUE training and certification licenses. The initiative focuses on practical, ethical and role-relevant AI use, designed to move participants from awareness to action.
Running from March 27 through April 30, 2026, the Learnathon intentionally aligns with National AI Literacy Day (March 27), a CATIE Webinar (April 2), the Chancellor’s Faculty Innovation and Impact Symposium (April 9-10), National AI Week (April 13-17), and major AI-related events across member institutions.
Check out more information about all AI Learnathon events and register using the links below!
TAMUS AI Learnathon Events/Initiatives
March 27 – National AI Literacy Day
March 31 – CATIE AI March Webinar Event – 2 p.m. (Registration Link)
April 2 – CATIE Ignite Faculty Innovation Town Hall (Virtual) – 9 a.m.-Noon Webinar Link
April 9-10 – Chancellor’s Innovation and Impact Faculty Symposium – Texas A&M College Station, April 13-17 – National AI Week
April 22 – TAMUS AI Symposium with Grammarly – East Texas A&M University, Dallas Campus – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Reservation Link)
Learning and Certification Opportunities
ACUE Commons for Tarleton Faculty – AI Quick Study Courses
Tarleton State AI Learnathon Events
April 6 – Deadline to Submit a Proposal for the National Online Learning Consortium Elevate Conference on the Tarleton State Fort Worth Campus (2 – AI Themed Tracks) Submit Proposal
April 20 – 24 – Educational Excellence Week (AI Presentation Track)
- April 20 – Monday
Faculty Presentations - April 21 – Tuesday
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Dr. James Lang, Keynote Speaker (EECU Club Room)
4:30-6 p.m. – Faculty Development Cohort Poster Presentations (Fine Arts Gallery)
6-7:15 p.m. – Last Lecture Speaker Series (Fine Arts Theatre/Livestream)
Staff Presentations (Hosted by Staff Senate) - April 22 – Wednesday
7:30 a.m.-noon – Teaching with Technology Showcase (Hosted by Innovative Technology Solutions)
1-5 p.m. – AI in Teaching, Demonstrations (Library Multipurpose Room) - April 23 – Thursday
Faculty Presentations - April 24 – Friday
Staff Presentations (Hosted by Staff Senate)