Dear Friends in Academia,
This month’s update features two new AI classroom activities now available on our Faculty Resource site. We also spotlight PwC’s shift to “skills, not titles” through the new Learning Collective and its 30 key AI‑centric and human‑centric skills. We highlight thought leadership from our leaders on topics like hiring and human judgment, creativity in the AI era, agentic AI and workforce design, and why speed without judgment is a real risk. Learn about our Evaluation Navigator for consistent AI evaluation, subscribe to the new “Driving Growth through Sustainability” newsletter, register for the Q1 2026 accounting webcast (CPE eligible), and read our take on the geopolitical reset for 2026. We hope you find these resources and insights valuable.
NEW - AI Classroom Activities
In addition to the classroom resources that we released in January, we have added two new classroom activities to our Faculty Resource site. One activity focuses on applying Responsible AI principles, critical thinking, and performing an unassisted self-review for AI outputs. The other activity uses Generative AI to create and update deliverables while strengthening the ability to clearly explain work. You can access these materials on our Faculty Resource site. If you don’t have access, it can be requested here.
PwC rethinks learning for the AI era with a new focus on “skills, not titles”
In a recent Business Insider article, PwC leaders share how the firm’s new Learning Collective is building AI-centric and human-centric capabilities—including a set of 30 key skills—to help teams adapt as client work evolves. Read more here.
PwC’s Yolanda Seals-Coffield shares the interview question she always asks candidates
In a recent CNBC Make It article, PwC US Chief People and Inclusion Officer Yolanda Seals-Coffield explains why she asks candidates about their hobbies and interests outside of work, and how their answer can reveal passion, authenticity, and self-awareness. Read more here.
When Everyone Has the Same AI: Why Human Judgment Is the Real Edge
In a recent Forbes piece, PwC US Chief People and Inclusion Officer Yolanda Seals-Coffield explains why organizations must pair AI adoption with human skills like empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking to make better decisions. Read more here.
PwC's chief AI officer isn't impressed by how many agents you have - Business Insider
Business Insider recently connected with Dan Priest, PwC’s Chief AI Officer, on why the value of AI deployment is better measured by the quality — not the quantity — of agents. See why he says "agents are at a place now where they're the best way to unlock value from AI” here.
Yolanda Seals-Coffield on why creativity sets direction in the AI era
In her latest LinkedIn blog, PwC US Chief People and Inclusion Officer Yolanda Seals-Coffield shares why AI can accelerate output, but creativity is what enables true transformation by helping teams reframe problems, challenge assumptions, and imagine what hasn’t been built yet. Read it here.
Agentic AI and the future of workforce design
Agentic AI is changing more than how work gets done — it’s changing how work should be designed. This piece explores how organizations can rethink roles, accelerate capability, and combine human judgment with intelligent agents to drive better outcomes. Read more here.
Why speed without judgment is a risk in an AI-driven workplace
In a recent Forbes article on workplace anti-intellectualism, PwC US Chief People and Inclusion Officer Yolanda Seals-Coffield shares why the biggest risk isn’t AI itself—it’s moving too fast and skipping the moment to pause, think, and apply sound judgment. Read more here.
Evaluation Navigator: our approach to AI evaluation
As AI moves into broader use, teams are being asked to explain how systems perform, where risks may exist, and how decisions are governed. Evaluation Navigator reflects PwC’s approach to consistent, transparent AI evaluation—supporting clearer assessment, documentation, and oversight across the AI lifecycle. Read more here.
"Driving Growth through Sustainability" Newsletter
Sustainability is increasingly shaping how organizations manage risk, build resilience, and drive long-term value. "Driving Growth through Sustainability" is a new monthly newsletter focused on how sustainability is being embedded into business strategy. Subscribe to receive monthly insights directly in your LinkedIn feed.
Q1 2026 Quarterly accounting webcast (CPE Eligible – March 11, 19, or 25)
Join PwC’s upcoming quarterly accounting webcast to hear key accounting and reporting reminders as companies close out the quarter. Register to join here.
Geopolitical reset: Stability and Agility in 2026
Searching for stability. Craig Stronberg with Doug McHoney discuss the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, why stability is now a scarcity value, and practically what this means for global businesses in 2026. Read more here.
We hope you find this information useful. Please email us_pwc.university.relations@pwc.com if we can be of assistance.
Best Regards,
Julie Peters, US University Relations Leader
