We’re excited to share that in spring 2026, we plan to launch UMW’s official generative AI platform, based on Cloudforce’s NebulaONE. As an enterprise solution, across all of UMW’s core functions, this platform will be developed deliberately to support broad access to AI, enable advanced academic and pedagogical innovation, and maintain clear governance and data protections.
We anticipate that there will be numerous applications and conversations about the AI tools as they become available, so we wanted to send this preview announcement so you can factor in the tools and the toolkit to your spring courses and projects. Our implementation of NebulaONE will provide a general-purpose learning and productivity tool, available to all current students, faculty and staff. We’ll update you when the log-in access is ready.
Once it’s launched, you’ll have access to a set of generative AI tools, available campus-wide, without the need for separate purchases or log-ins. We’ll have GPT types for a variety of projects, including documents, images, data analysis and more, all through a secure, campus-managed environment for teaching, learning, research, and administrative work within artificial intelligence tools and platforms. Through training sessions, you’ll be able to advance your skills in AI in this controlled environment, while expanding the resources available in your courses. These offerings will stem from Digital Learning Services, in coordination with the Center for AI and the Liberal Arts.
We appreciate the leadership of the AI working group in bringing this project forward. This group will continue to play a central role in refining how AI is used, identifying future expansion points, and shaping best practices, ensuring it adheres to our high standards of academic integrity.
We look forward to sending the official announcement of the launch of our instance of NebulaONE in the spring semester and offering initial training sessions, access instruction and FAQs. If you have interest in being an early adopter as you return from winter break, please contact Chief Information Officer Jonathan Piersol at piersol@umw.edu or Center for AI and the Liberal Arts Director Anand Rao at arao@umw.edu.
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