For institutions focused on long-term academic reputation and measurable student outcomes, the question isn't just whether live sports generate excitement — it's whether athletics also contribute to student success. A growing body of research indicates a positive connection between athletics and student engagement. Studies across multiple institutional types have found that students who participate in […]
New surveys show graduates are unprepared to use AI professionally and fear entry-level jobs will be replaced. Employers are confirming their anxieties.
Today, AI is no longer a concept to explore in higher education; it's a capability to implement. The technology has matured. So have the expectations. Institutions now face tighter budgets, increased public scrutiny around cost and outcomes, and the far-reaching impacts of FAFSA delays and demographic shifts. As noted in Liaison's new report, AI in […]
According to a recent survey, 53.1% of private institutions and 57.6% of public institutions reported increases in new funds committed, while 55% of private institutions and 63.7% of public institutions saw gains in funds they received.
Institutions are no longer debating whether AI will transform the sector; instead, they are focused on how quickly they can translate its many possibilities into meaningful progress.
When campus leaders design safety systems around the needs of those who feel most vulnerable, spaces become safer, more accessible and more inclusive for everyone.
This year, Harvard University once again secured the top spot of most desirable colleges, after being bested by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2025, according to a recent survey of college-bound students by The Princeton Review.
