Here's why revenue growth isn't easing higher ed's financial worry

October 29, 2026 at 08:38 AM
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What You Need To Know

  • More than a third of college leaders are cutting campus services despite widespread expectations for revenue growth.
  • AI, fundraising and compliance are attracting new investment dollars as institutions look to boost efficiency, diversify revenue and navigate mounting regulatory uncertainty.
  • Leaders are learning from the pandemic by building larger cash cushions and protecting reserves.