With AI use rising to 88% and cost, convenience and career outcomes shaping choices, colleges may need to view enrollment as ongoing trust-building— not a one-time yield metric.
The question facing universities is no longer whether campus networks must evolve, but whether they are designed to support the next decade of academic ambition.
Standardized tests are returning at some elite colleges while more than 1,800 schools remain test-optional, creating a confusing two-tier system. At the same time, AI is increasingly reviewing applications and international interest in U.S. colleges is declining.
Data from the 2024 National Alumni RNL survey show that alumni who had a positive college experience are four times more likely to donate, though the average alumni giving rate during the 2023–2024 academic year was just 8.6%.
The most successful learning environments go beyond function, acting as active participants in the learning process to help students focus and flourish.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we'll examine how Loyola University New Orleans transformed a major operational failure and public relations nightmare into a catalyst for stronger financial planning and a more resilient, future-ready campus.
Newly released Justice Department records show additional contacts between Jeffrey Epstein and university faculty and administrators. The disclosures have raised questions about donor relationships, though being named does not indicate wrongdoing.
