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Higher Ed’s Relevancy: Are University Presidents Ready for 2027?

UB Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET

Join Ellucian and a panel of higher education presidents for a forward-looking conversation exploring findings from more than 2,000 high school and college students about what they expect, and what they reveal about one of the defining challenges facing institutions: remaining relevant as student expectations, needs, and pathways continue to evolve. 
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Americans looking for proof of the value of higher ed

Matt Zalaznick -
Americans "haven't given up on college" but institutions need to prove that what students learn will lead to civic and economic opportunities.
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Here are 4 big ways colleges are reinventing themselves

Alcino Donadel -
New academic models are appealing to a student population that is older, career focused and seeking flexibility beyond the traditional degree.
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FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Alcino Donadel -
Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?
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Which states have the best community college systems?

Matt Zalaznick -
A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.
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Many reasons confidence in higher ed is suddenly climbing

Matt Zalaznick -
Belief in the value of a college education is strengthening for the first time in a decade, and Americans from both political parties are on board.
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Here is the best 40-year ROI of public college bachelor’s degrees

Alcino Donadel -
Students preparing for life at sea are projected to make the highest earnings on their bachelor's degrees from a public institution over the span of their career, according to this database.
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These 5 skills are surging in the job market

Alcino Donadel -
As colleges and universities modify curricula to match the rapid pace of technology and the changing needs of the workforce, a new batch of skills is becoming a golden ticket in the hiring process.
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Here are 3 ways to challenge how you think about ROI

Alcino Donadel -
The Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University has updated its database capturing median net returns on a college education. Here are some of the most eye-catching findings.
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How better accountability can propel innovative short-term credentials

Alcino Donadel -
Academic providers must strengthen their data systems to better analyze how effective their short-term programs are, declares a new report from EdTrust.
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Confidence in college: Has it collapsed? Better think again

Matt Zalaznick -
Americans have completely lost confidence in college. That's the common narrative in a seemingly never-ending scroll of media reports and surveys raising the alarms about falling enrollment and political controversies on campus.
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College search: What you need to know about parents’ roles

Matt Zalaznick -
Consider this: Parents helping with their child's college search may define "affordability" differently than some higher ed leaders. Here's what leaders can do about that.
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U.S. voters want higher ed reform. Will it play a big role this election season?

Alcino Donadel -
The pandemic sprung a changing job market and a deeper mistrust in the cost of college, a new survey by Third Way finds. Here's what U.S. voters will be focusing on in a "high-stakes election year."
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College degrees: See which ones have the highest ROI

Matt Zalaznick -
Most campus leaders know some college degrees are more lucrative than others. What they may not know is how the ROI changes at different levels of college completion.
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The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium

Alcino Donadel -
Despite fear that college enrollment is declining, a new academic study published by Sage Journals reveals that certain subjects are seeing big numbers. The deciding factor? The lifetime earning premiums they offer.
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Why your school needs to adopt curricula in computer and information sciences

Alcino Donadel -
With rising student demand and workforce prowess, degrees embracing these digital STEM fields can reap high enrollment and grant impressive ROI. Some institutions have already adopted it into their longstanding programs this year.
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How the DOE’s gainful employment rule puts your federal aid dollars at risk

Alcino Donadel -
Estimates find the ruling will protect approximately 700,000 students, and about 1,700 programs will fail at least one of its metrics.
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Degrees from these 10 schools add the most value to a graduate’s salary

Alcino Donadel -
A degree from a university on this last can add over $94,000 on top of the $61,600 median salary earned by a 25-34-year-old, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Net good vs. bad investment: Americans are torn when it comes to higher education

Alcino Donadel -
New America's "Varying Degrees 2023" survey found that 70% of Americans believe higher education will improve one's financial stability, but only 59% disagree that the state of higher ed is fine as it is.
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Public confidence in higher education plummets by 20% in 8 years

Alcino Donadel -
Confidence in the higher education system has dropped by double-digit numbers among all groups, except for Democrats, who were one point shy, Gallup found.
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Know who you enroll: the 6 traits of the upcoming college student

Alcino Donadel -
Key takeaways EAB gathered in their latest meta-report paint a comprehensive picture of higher education's future college cohort: "Gen P." The report draws from conversations with over 20,000 high school students, counselors, parents, EAB partners and college enrollment teams.
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Ohio is the latest state to try making college costs, ROI clearer—is it worth it?

Alcino Donadel -
Similar state and federal initiatives have either stalled or, if passed, have not gained traction among parents and students.
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Good news! Current students believe their degree is worth the cost

Alcino Donadel -
The driving factor leading to public and private nonprofit institutions students' high regard for their degree is their trust that it adequately prepares them for life after college.
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These 25 bachelor’s degrees earn graduates less than those with a high school diploma

Alcino Donadel -
The average median salary for these programs is less than $37,024, the average yearly earnings of a high school diploma-only student, according to an analysis of data from the Department of Education and compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.
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Enrollment boomed post-pandemic at these schools. Here are 4 ways they will keep up.

Alcino Donadel -
Last year brought in the largest freshman class Bethune-Cooman had seen in more than 10 years and a 34% net tuition increase. With federal aid drying up in June, however, they intend to capitalize on an unexpected spark.
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Degrees from these colleges guarantee handsomely higher salaries in finance

Alcino Donadel -
A degree in finance from some of the country's most esteemed private institutions can earn a student at least $30,000 more than the median B.A. graduate earns, according to data collected by Looking Glass Institute.
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New initiative seeks to boost value of community college degrees

Alcino Donadel -
The Aspen Institute and CCRC have invited ten community colleges to participate in a program that can reprogram their values to boost the likelihood of students landing high-paying jobs or being admitted into universities.
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Price check: Tuition is climbing again, but not as high as inflation

Matt Zalaznick -
Higher ed leaders are not using college tuition increases to pass the costs of stubbornly high inflation onto students and families, a new analysis finds.
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How far can $50 million go toward improving college student access?

Chris Burt -
Centre College is one of the chosen few capitalizing on a huge gift from the Schuler Education Foundation to improve outcomes. Generous donors are climbing on, too.
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Dear Mr. President: Please cut student loan forgiveness

Micah Ward -
A joint letter from 22 U.S. governors addresses their concerns surrounding Biden's student debt cancellation plan, arguing that it places the burden of debt on the taxpayer.
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Pell by the numbers: The power of expanding the federal grant program

Chris Burt -
A new brief from NASFAA reveals the stunning impact that doubling Pell could have on future students attending both public and private institutions.
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Dropping tuition by 62%, this small college becomes more ‘transparent’ on pricing

Chris Burt -
Colby-Sawyer takes the rare step of dropping published prices in hopes that it can change perception for students concerned with cost.
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Most students can’t afford cost of 4-year or 2-year colleges

Chris Burt -
Recent loan relief helps millions now, but the future looks murky for higher education unless changes are made, including doubling the Pell Grant, says NCAN's Kim Cook.
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In Forbes rankings, Harvard plummets to No. 15 while others rise to top

Chris Burt -
MIT earns spot at No. 1 overall for value, inclusion and retention, while UCLA leads pack of publics at No. 5.
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$605 billion: New Wharton report shows cost of Biden’s loan forgiveness, at minimum

Chris Burt -
As Democrats and Republicans weigh in, there is concern that his plan could exceed $1 trillion.
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