Iona University and Bronxville School District Partner to Explore Teaching and Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Bronxville, N.Y. – Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, work and learn—and Iona University is committed to ensuring that educators are ready to meet the moment.
From equipping teachers with the skills to integrate AI into their classrooms to exploring the deeper, philosophical questions AI raises for society at large, Iona has embraced the challenge with creativity, collaboration and a focus on community impact.
This year, Iona is bringing that mission to life with educators across the region, most recently partnering with the Bronxville Union Free School District to engage in a new AI@Iona micro-credential program. Designed to empower educators with practical tools and innovative strategies, the program not only helps educators understand AI, but also encourages experimentation to enhance student learning and curiosity.
“AI@Iona is all about creating opportunities for collaboration and encouraging educators to explore timeless questions in new ways,” said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. “By partnering with the Bronxville school district, we are eager to deepen our connection to the community and to have a meaningful impact in service to our educators and students.”
Launched as part of Iona’s newly established Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, the AI@Iona micro-credential program covers a range of topics. Led by Iona faculty and culminating in the spring with a recognition ceremony, lessons include the ethical use of AI, real-world applications and collaborative problem solving.
Educators are experimenting with tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot, leaving with concrete strategies to utilize within their district and classrooms. The program isn’t just about a new technology, though; it’s about connection and community.
“We are excited to partner with Iona to support our educators as they embrace new tools and explore the possibilities AI brings to teaching and learning,” said Ann Meyer, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for the Bronxville schools.
Educators from across the Yonkers school district and Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx are also participating in the AI@Iona micro-credential program. To learn more, please contact the Office of the Provost at (914) 633-2602 or provost@iona.edu.
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2024.” Iona also offers a fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, which is now principally located on Iona’s Bronxville campus in collaboration with one of the nation’s top hospitals. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.