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Wiki Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers people to contribute content to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and other Wikimedia projects for the benefit of a more informed public. Learn more at wikiedu.org

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Once a teen Wikipedia editor, history professor Alvin Khiêm Bùi now empowers his students at Brooklyn College to make their own contributions to the free encyclopedia. Read his reflection on how the Wikipedia Assignment sharpens skills that matter more than ever in the age of AI: wp.me/p4LBez-13bL

wp.me“The biggest group project you’ve ever worked on”Alvin Khiêm Bùi is Assistant Professor of History of Asian Peoples in Diaspora at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. Here he reflects on the interaction between editing and teaching wit…
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From the Yucatán Peninsula to the Guatemalan highlands, Mayan hip-hop artists are rapping about identity, migration, and cultural survival. Discover how two college students brought the modern music genre to Wikipedia: wp.me/p4LBez-1354

wp.meStudents bring Mayan hip-hop music to WikipediaWhen you think of Mayan languages, hip-hop music may not be the first thing that comes to mind. The modern music genre wasn’t on Eve d’Evegnee’s radar either, until she and her classmate foun…
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Wikipedia is one of the last free spaces for neutral, fact-based information — join a free editing workshop to learn how to improve it! Participants will fill gaps in coverage related to the midterm elections and their local communities. No prior editing experience needed: learn.wikiedu.org

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70K new editors. 62.4 million words. 3.59 billion page views. What started as an ambitious one-year initiative became an incredible decade of Communicating Science on Wikipedia! Learn more, then register for next week's webinar to recognize this milestone: wp.me/p4LBez-12Qf

wp.me10 Years of Communicating Science on WikipediaTen years ago, Wiki Education launched the Wikipedia Year of Science, the first large-scale campaign to involve US and Canadian higher education institutions in the efforts to improve Wikipedia con…
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Wiki Education is headed to Edmonton for WikiConference North America! Our team is presenting on AI and Wikipedia, successful partnerships, GLAM outreach, and 10 years since our Year of Science. Explore these upcoming sessions and what we shared at Wikimania in Paris this summer: wp.me/p4LBez-12LX

wp.meSharing learnings at Wikimedia conferencesAt Wiki Education, we care about making Wikipedia better. Part of this effort is through our own programmatic work to drive impact, but another piece is sharing our learnings with others in the Wik…
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"By replacing a traditional academic paper with a Wikipedia Assignment, my students were more focused on the foundational skills: critical thinking, scholarly research, and writing." Murray State University's Antje Gamble on transforming student learning outcomes and engagement: wp.me/p4LBez-12L6

wikiedu.orgChanging My Wikipedia Assignment To Get Stronger Student ResearchDr. Antje Gamble is a professor of art history at Murray State University and president of the Italian Art Society. My journey teaching with the Wikipedia Assignment started in 2021 with the perfec…
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Only a few spots left in our free Wikipedia editing courses kicking off this week! Sign up now to help inform voters and all readers by improving coverage of U.S. civics, democracy, and the midterm elections. Meet Wednesdays: wikiedu.org/courses/docu... Meet Thursdays: wikiedu.org/courses/docu...

wikiedu.orgDocumenting America-Civics and Democracy-WednesdaysIn this 8-week course, subject-matter experts will improve Wikipedia’s content related to topics about US civics, elections, and democracy.
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Sign up by tomorrow, Friday Sept. 18 for a free, hands-on virtual course to learn to edit Wikipedia! Help improve public access to reliable information about U.S. civics, democracy, and the midterm elections with guidance from our expert instructors. Enroll now: learn.wikiedu.org

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We're launching a new initiative to improve Wikipedia's information about U.S. history, democracy, civics, and the 2026 midterm elections — join one of our free editing courses! Learn more, explore the four course offerings coming up, and apply by this Friday, Sept. 18: wp.me/p4LBez-12Ga

wp.meWiki Education introduces new initiative, “Documenting America”How often do you land on Wikipedia during a quick search, curious detour, or a fact-check mid-conversation? The free encyclopedia continues to be one of the most visited websites around the globe, …
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Until Mehitabel Glenhaber at the @paulreverehouse.bsky.social lent their expertise and efforts, Rachel Walker Revere was one of countless women whose Wikipedia presence, if it exists at all, is filtered through the men in their lives. Now Rachel has a biography of her own: wp.me/p4LBez-12wJ

wp.meAn agent of her own: Bringing Rachel Walker Revere to WikipediaFor more than two centuries, Rachel Walker Revere existed mostly in the margins of someone else’s story, defined by her relationship to her famous “midnight rider” husband rather than by her own li…
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Thanks to new support from Every Page Foundation, hundreds of postsecondary student editors working on Wikipedia assignments this academic year will help improve women's representation on Wikipedia: wp.me/p4LBez-12nv

wp.meEvery Page Foundation supports student efforts to close Wikipedia’s gender gapThere’s no doubt that women have made foundational contributions to the arts and sciences throughout history, but on the world’s go-to encyclopedia, those contributions remain systematically underr…
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Published research about rare diseases can be sparse, which makes it difficult to improve their coverage on Wikipedia. But thanks to a group of disease experts who took our course, nearly 500 references were added to new or existing articles, reaching 819K page views and counting: wp.me/p4LBez-12kh

wp.meMaking rare disease knowledge a little more common on WikipediaSomething that is both hidden and obvious about rare diseases is that published research about these diseases is sparse compared to other diseases. This has a compounding effect on Wikipedia — with…
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James Madison University's Professor Maura Hametz on how the Wikipedia Assignment's resources and built-in AI checks take the guesswork out of detection, decrease tension and anxiety, and create teachable moments: wp.me/p4LBez-12gR

wp.meThe Wikipedia Assignment: Alleviating the “angst” of generative AIMaura Hametz is a professor of history at James Madison University. She first incorporated the Wikipedia Assignment in fall 2025. Teaching is about knowledge acquisition.  AI is a tool for knowledg…
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@bostoncollege.bsky.social professor Oliver Wunsch asks students to use library books for the Wikipedia Assignment to teach why the learning process itself matters. His take on AI, verifiability, and the student who said checking out books felt like being in a movie about college: wp.me/p4LBez-12cj

wp.meSources and Verifiability in the Age of AIOliver Wunsch is an associate professor and Director of Undergraduate Study for Art History in the Art, Art History, and Film Department at Boston College. A few months ago, a student stopped by my…
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"Go for it! Don’t be afraid. Learn with your students." @notredame.bsky.social's Dr. Whitney Lew James on bringing the Wikipedia Assignment into the classroom during the age of AI: wp.me/p4LBez-XSB

wp.meAI and the Wikipedia Assignment: Q&A with Professor JamesWhitney Lew James is an associate teaching professor in the University Writing Program at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. James has incorporated the Wikipedia assignment into her courses since 20…
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Our latest data shows that the percentage of our participants' Wikipedia articles flagged as being written by AI has decreased since we began interventions in mid-2025. Explore how we handle generative AI usage, why verifiability remains a top concern, and what comes next: wp.me/p4LBez-XMK

wp.meGenerative AI and Wikipedia: The last six monthsIn January, Wiki Education published a widely read blog post about our experiences with Wikipedia editing and generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot. It sparked lots of co…
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“Physics is open to everyone.” Find out why physics major Jalane Mendo decided to create an article about physicist Enrique Jose Galvez as part of her Wikipedia assignment: wp.me/p4LBez-XHd Thank you Broadcom Foundation for supporting this impactful initiative!

wp.mePutting together the puzzle pieces: Student creates new Wikipedia article for physics scholar“Physics is open to everyone.” This clear conviction is what led sophomore Jalane Mendo to create a new biography article as part of her Wikipedia assignment — and exactly what she hopes readers wi…
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As the United States celebrates 250 years, we’re also celebrating the experts who brought their knowledge and collections to Wikipedia, creating an extraordinary gift to mark the country’s milestone birthday — a more inclusive and accurate account of its history for all. Learn more: wp.me/p4LBez-Xyk

wp.meCelebrating 250 Years: Cultural heritage professionals expand U.S. history on WikipediaIn just a few days, the United States will turn 250 years old. Communities across the country will gather to celebrate, reflect, and reckon with what these two and a half centuries have meant, and …
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“The Wikipedia project was the best semester-long project [of] my college career...to say that not only did I enjoy a project, but also made a positive impact in disability healthcare, is a great feeling!” Many thanks to the WITH Foundation for supporting this critical work: wp.me/p4LBez-Xhz

wp.meFamily experience drives student’s work to expand Wikipedia’s disability healthcare contentCo-authored by Colleen McCoy Wikipedia is a first stop for many patients, caregivers, and practitioners with health related inquiries because of its open access and simple, accessible writing style…
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"I already have started a document where I’m adding resources for another Wikipedia article I want to improve." Why was the Wikipedia assignment meaningful for biology major Avni? Explore her story: wp.me/p4LBez-Xht Thanks to the Broadcom Foundation for supporting the efforts of students like Avni!

wp.me“These women deserve to be remembered”Avni is a senior majoring in biology at the University of Oklahoma. As part of her Wikipedia assignment this spring, Avni improved the Wikipedia article focused on Agnes Yewande Savage, the first W…
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"Writing for Wikipedia is not the same as writing for a professor. The shift in audience produced a shift in how I thought about evidence, clarity, and the responsibility that comes with putting information into a public space." JMU's Gabriel Ashley on his Wikipedia assignment: wp.me/p4LBez-XeG

wp.meThe histories behind the hues: Students deepen Wikipedia’s coverage of colorsGabriel Ashley is a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he double majored in history and Italian. Through their Wikipedia assignments this spring, Gabriel a…
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"I wanted to find a Black person who was making a real change in her community." Hear from CSULB student Bryson Parham Jr. on improving Wikipedia's biography of astrochemist Ashley Walker this spring: wp.me/p4LBez-Xbv Many thanks to the Broadcom Foundation for supporting this high-impact work!

wp.meFrom Long Beach, CA to Fayetteville, NC: Students expand Wikipedia’s coverage of figures in STEMWhen Bryson Parham Jr. set out to find a Wikipedia article to improve as part of his Wikipedia assignment, he wasn’t browsing the online encyclopedia at random. Instead, the Long Beach State Univer…
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Biodiversity research held behind paywalls can only reach so far! But when university students expand Wikipedia's coverage of species, ecosystems, and ecological relationships, they don't just complete a Wikipedia assignment — they shape what get researched, funded, and discussed: wp.me/p4LBez-Weq

wp.meEarth Day, Every Day: Preserving Biodiversity on WikipediaEarth Day may come just once per year, but the work to better understand, protect, and celebrate biodiversity by contributing to Wikipedia never stops. When information about a genus of fig wasp ex…
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"You know your course is deeply depressing, right?" Hear directly from @wwu.edu professor Francisco Laso on how the Wikipedia assignment brought real-world meaning to his heavy course topic, transforming student morale, engagement, and learning: wp.me/p4LBez-WbQ

wp.meWikipedia Made My Depressing Class More RigorousBy Francisco Laso, Ph.D. Environmental Studies, Western Washington University A student once stopped me after class and said, flatly: “You know your class is deeply depressing, right?” …
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On Monday, May 18 we're teaming up with the American Academy of Religion @aarweb.bsky.social for the webinar "Wikipedia as Pedagogy: How faculty and students are shaping public scholarship in the field of religion". All are welcome! Register now to join us: aarweb.org/event/wikipe...

aarweb.orgWikipedia as Pedagogy: How faculty and students are shaping public scholarship in the field of religion – AARHosted by WikiEducation and the AAR Teaching & Learning Committee In this webinAAR, you will hear from three faculty who have incorporated Wikipedia editing into their pedagogy. During this roundtable...
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"Every sentence must be justified. Every claim must be traceable. And every contribution is open to revision by others." Professor and Lafayette History Museum president @mpascoe.bsky.social shares his experience improving Wikipedia's U.S. history content in our editing course: wp.me/p4LBez-J5Y

wp.meFrom local history to public knowledge: My experience in the 250 by 2026 Wiki Scholars courseMike Pascoe is the President of the Lafayette History Museum in Lafayette, Colorado and associate professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus. When I enrolled in one of Wiki Education’s…
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"[The Wikipedia assignment] reflects a shift toward forms of learning that prioritize evaluating information, making judgments, and working with knowledge in ways that are increasingly necessary in an AI-shaped information environment." Read more from Professor Jennifer Bernstein: wp.me/p4LBez-J3i

wp.meChange Is Uncomfortable: How the Wikipedia Assignment Moves Students from Knowledge Receivers to Knowledge ProducersJennifer Bernstein, PhD Editor-in-Chief, Case Studies in the Environment Faculty, Texas Tech University In an eight-week, online introductory environmental science course, I assigned the Wikipedia …
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"Why [isn't this spill] as well known as the Exxon Valdez spill, given its similar magnitude?" wondered @uwnews.uw.edu's Tim Qian as he researched Nigeria's 2008 Bodo oil spill. Hear from Tim on his experience creating a new Wikipedia article for his Wikipedia assignment: wp.me/p4LBez-GBl

wp.meUW senior creates new Wikipedia article on oil spill in NigeriaMarketing and Information Systems major Tim Qian is a senior at the University of Washington. As part of his Wikipedia assignment, Tim created the new Wikipedia article on the 2008 Shell Bodo Oil S…
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Last month's Speaker Series webinar featured faculty who recently taught with the Wikipedia assignment for the first time! Explore our recap to hear what worked well for them, what surprised them, and why they'll do it again — then register for our next webinar tomorrow, April 15! wp.me/p4LBez-EiX

wp.meTrying Something New: Faculty reflect on first time teaching with WikipediaTeaching with Wikipedia for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Adopting any new pedagogical endeavor takes time, planning, and careful thought, and the Wikipedia assignment has the added co…
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"At its core, [Wikipedia] is a place for people to share verifiable information about things they love."  Hear directly from University of Alaska Anchorage student Kaelynn Ross on her big takeaways from the Wikipedia assignment: wikiedu.org/blog/2026/04...

wikiedu.orgFrom uncertainty to insight: Student helps bring unknown painter to lightBy Kaelynn Ross, student at the University of Alaska Anchorage Trying to figure out a direction for my Wikipedia assignment last term proved to be tricky. I hadn’t spent much time on Wikipedia prev…
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Why is contributing to Wikipedia important for conservation? 🌏 Register to attend our webinar "Earth Day, Every Day: Preserving Biodiversity on Wikipedia" next Wednesday, April 15 to find out! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Earth Day, Every Day: Preserving Biodiversity on Wikipedia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.In celebration of Earth Day, our next Speaker Series will bring together a panel of scholars to explore how improving Wikipedia can illuminate the hidden corners of topics related to biodiversity. Wh...
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7 Wikipedia assignments later, and @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social's @radiorodriguez.bsky.social has more than proved that student work doesn't have to end at the professor's desk. Explore the impact students can make when a professor brings the project back term after term: wikiedu.org?p=154376

wikiedu.org7 courses, 96.6M pageviews: UC Berkeley professor’s Wikipedia assignments bring students far beyond classroomEach term, hundreds of postsecondary faculty across the U.S. and Canada launch Wikipedia assignments with a free suite of materials and support from our team at Wiki Education. While some are newco…
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Wiki Education is hiring! We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience in CRM data management and email marketing operations to join our team as Program Operations Specialist. Priority application deadline: April 13. Explore the position and application: wikiedu.org/careers/

wikiedu.orgCareersAbout Us Wiki Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that envisions a world in which students, scholars, scientists, archivists, librarians, and other members of academic and cultural institutions are ac…
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Our Wikipedia Expert Brianda Felix was thrilled when a student at East Carolina University created a new Wikipedia article to help improve the encyclopedia's coverage of Native American film history. Explore the student's experience and Brianda's reflection on the project: wp.me/p4LBez-E5g

wikiedu.orgStudent expands Wikipedia’s coverage of Native American film history“The power of Wikipedia in shaping people’s awareness is so important because even the smallest bit of research can make a difference.” -Jamilah Thomas, senior, East Carolina University Consi…
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In the fall 2025 academic term, Wiki Education supported 6,410 students as they edited Wikipedia as a class assignment. In this post, our program manager reflects on the term. wikiedu.org/blog/2026/03...

wikiedu.orgReflecting on the Fall 2025 term for the Wikipedia Student ProgramEach term, Wiki Education lays down yet another layer of foundation to support an idea that took shape more than 15 years ago: Namely, that students (with the right support) can make high quality c…
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Last month's Speaker Series featured student perspectives on the Wikipedia assignment! Read the recap and register for tomorrow's webinar to hear reflections from faculty who recently ran their first Wikipedia assignment: wp.me/p4LBez-D26

wp.meInside the Wikipedia Assignment: Student Perspectives“Knowledge gaps are just often pieces of information that haven’t become yet visible, so when we’re able to take it out of the invisible and share it with the public, I think that&#8217…
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“The learning modules encouraged being okay with scrutiny and changes in articles, and to me, that is the core of what Wikipedia is.” Learn how Diego Fleury Mendible tackled creating a new article for his Wikipedia assignment at North Carolina State University: wikiedu.org/blog/2026/02...

wikiedu.orgA Family-Inspired Contribution: Student creates new article on gut microbiomeDiego Fleury Mendible may have been the one to create Wikipedia’s new article on the estrobolome, a part of the human gut microbiome, but he’s quick to give credit to his inspiration for the projec…
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Wiki Education's Brianda Felix and art history professor Kate Dimitrova are in Chicago for the College Art Association conference! If you're there or know someone who is, Brianda and Kate would love to connect at Wiki Education's booth.

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Thanks to support from the Guru Krupa Foundation, students like Cornell University entomology major Saty Paynter-Tavares are expanding Wikipedia's coverage of STEM topics! Check out Saty's fantastic work: wikiedu.org/blog/2026/02...

wikiedu.orgBad houseguests in ant nests: the social parasitism of Microdon mutabilisPicture a parasite. The animal you picture probably isn’t the same as what someone else does, it probably fits E.O. Wilson’s description: “predators that eat prey in units of less than one&#8…
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Unable to attend last month's Speaker Series celebration of Wikipedia's 25th anniversary? Catch up with our recap – then register to join our next webinar tomorrow, February 11: wikiedu.org/blog/2026/02...

wikiedu.orgWikipedia at 25: Authority, Legitimacy, and the Future of KnowledgeTwenty-five years ago, Wikipedia launched with the ambitious idea that people around the world could collaboratively create the sum total of human knowledge. What began as a bold experiment has sin…
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What’s it like to work on a Wikipedia assignment? Hear directly from the students themselves at our next Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 11! Learn more and register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

us02web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Inside the Wikipedia Assignment: Student Perspectives. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.What’s it like to work on a Wikipedia assignment? Hear directly from the students themselves! In Wiki Education’s next Speaker Series webinar, student editors from across the country will join Wikipe...