Mergers in Higher Education: Trends, Concerns, & Strategic Success
June 23, 2025Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar on strategic mergers and acquisitions in higher education. Starting with recent trends, we’ll explore recent case studies to highlight different catalysts and functions of mergers and distinguish mergers from closures. Next, we’ll discuss common bottlenecks for strategic merger negotiations, including stigma and partner identification. Finally, we’ll hear from a team of professionals working in higher education about key considerations and tactics for using a merger or acquisition to help achieve your institution’s goals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe recent trends in higher education mergers and acquisitions.
- Identify common challenges to starting the merger process, including partner identification and scoping.
- Discuss key considerations for a successful merger, including vision-setting, integration, and regulatory approval.
CPE Information
1.00 CPE Credit (pending approval)
One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
Presidents, board of trustees/directors, CFOs, and C-suite executives.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Refund Policy
There is no fee associated with this event.
Program Level
Basic
Advanced Preparation
None
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenters
Rachel Pauletti, Jeff Rayis, Laura Bridges