Higher Education Outlook: 2026 & Beyond
January 20, 2026This webinar will explore strategic issues as we dive into our 2026 Annual Higher Education Outlook. Key themes will include ongoing financial challenges, the eroding value proposition, technological changes and their implications, as well as social and cultural factors that may impact operations. Our experienced professionals from Forvis Mazars will address a wide-ranging set of topics they’re hearing about “in the field,” including the forthcoming enrollment cliff, mergers and acquisitions, programmatic decisions, leadership best practices, workforce challenges, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This session is designed to support institutions in looking beyond 2026 to identify opportunities for growth and long-term sustainability.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the primary challenges facing the higher education industry in 2026.
- Identify one to two areas of opportunity for your institution.
- Compare and contrast the 2026 operating environment with other moments in higher education history.
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Presenter(s)
Rachel Pauletti, Blake Horridge, Marjorie Hass, President , The Council of Independent Colleges