The AI Beacon Network (AIBN) is a network of marketing and communications professionals dedicated to advancing the integration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. We aim to reshape how institutions tell their stories and engage with diverse audiences through collaboration, sharing best practices, and driving innovation.
AIBN serves as a hub for sharing what we are actively doing in the field, building a community that thrives on navigating ambiguity and exploring the evolving role of AI in marketing and communications.
Our mission is to empower university and college teams to enhance strategic communications, streamline operations, and promote equity and access in storytelling, outreach, and engagement across academic communities.
AIBN was founded by Tina Miller and Stephanie Schwartz and launched in October 2024 with an initial cohort of just 25 communicators from 19 U.S. institutions. As of December 2025, and the network has now grown to 238 members across 155 global colleges and universities.