Campus, an innovative online two-year college, has recently made headlines with its acquisition of Sizzle AI, an advanced AI learning platform. This move is especially significant as it aims to address the frustrations many learners experience with the rising costs and slow pace of traditional higher education.
With this deal, Jerome Pesenti, the former chief of Meta AI, will step in as Chief Technology Officer, leading a talented team of machine learning scientists from renowned institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and IBM Watson.
Sizzle AI, founded in 2023, has already created a substantial impact in the educational technology space. Its app is currently utilized by over 1.7 million users, helping students learn or practice various subjects through interactive and AI-generated content. The integration of Sizzle AI’s technology with Campus’s live online instruction will enhance students’ learning experiences. By providing tools to help students stay on track and address academic challenges, this partnership aims to improve overall educational outcomes.
At Campus, faculty members, many of whom teach at prestigious institutions such as Stanford, UCLA, and Howard University, will harness the capabilities of Sizzle AI’s technology. This will enable them to gain real-time insights into students’ academic progress and challenges. As a result, instructors can offer more personalized instruction and feedback, fostering deeper connections with their students and enhancing the learning process.
Campus stands out for its research-backed approach to increasing college graduation rates. The college provides two key degree options: an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and an Associate of Science in Information Technology. Additionally, students can opt for a concentration in Applied AI, equipping them with essential knowledge in artificial intelligence and its practical applications in business. This includes valuable skills in quantitative data analysis and business operations, preparing graduates for a competitive job market.
Upon completing their programs, Campus students have the flexibility to either enter the job market directly or transfer to several four-year institutions that have already recognized Campus graduates.
Notable universities accepting these transfers include NYU, Penn State, Temple University, the University of California, San Diego, and Butler University. This pathway not only enhances student prospects but also underscores Campus’s commitment to providing a robust educational experience.
KEY QUOTES:
“Acquiring Sizzle accelerates our engineering roadmap by 2-3 years – they’ve built the best AI team in education and their infrastructure is so far ahead of anyone else – it’s super exciting. Campus students already learn from the best professors from the top schools in the country – now after class ends they’ll also have access to a learning platform that actually understands what they know and adapts to help them achieve mastery faster than anything on the market today.”
Tade Oyerinde, founder and Chancellor of Campus
“Big Tech has spent years building AI to keep people scrolling. But we’re harnessing the potential of the very same technology to cultivate thought, encourage inquiry, and deepen human relationships. At Campus, we’re going to be asking the big questions about letting students learn more effectively, while empowering great teachers to do what they do best.”
Jerome Pesenti, founder of Sizzle AI
