April 16, 2026 — Marist University has been named one of “The 15 Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Economy,” recognized for its distinctive, values-driven approach to artificial intelligence education. The list was published in Town & Country and the article highlights Marist’s “and, not or” philosophy, which intentionally integrates technical training with ethical reflection, intellectual curiosity, and character development. 

Through opportunities such as the University’s new Applied Artificial Intelligence minor—open to students from any major—Marist ensures that AI education is both accessible and interdisciplinary, blending hands-on learning with exploration of the societal and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

The 15 schools making the list include:

• Arizona State University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Colby College
• Dartmouth College
• Florida Atlantic University
• Lake Forest College
• Marist University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Ohio State University
• Purdue University
• Santa Clara University
• University of Florida
• University of Richmond
• University of Southern California
• University of Texas at Austin

Town & Country also highlights Marist’s broad range of AI‑infused electives, including Human‑Computer Interaction, Online Culture, and Writing in the Digital Age, as well as its student‑run AI Club, which fosters an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. Beyond the classroom, the University’s leadership is further exemplified by the annual Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence Summit, bringing together innovators, policymakers, and scholars to examine the ethical application of AI in real‑world settings.

According to the publication’s methodology, institutions were selected based on strong undergraduate AI pathways, interdisciplinary integration, leadership in AI ethics and governance, and robust opportunities for hands-on, real-world application—areas in which Marist’s model clearly stood out.