The Office of the Provost at Juniata College will host its annual Will Judy Lecture, featuring Eddie Watson, vice president for digital innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). His talk, “From Crisis to Catalyst: Transforming Higher Education Through Intentional AI Strategy,” will explore how colleges and universities can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance teaching, learning, and equity in higher education. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Neff Lecture Hall, von Liebig Center for Science, Juniata College. Watson brings extensive experience leading national programs on AI, digital learning, open educational resources, and faculty development.