A compelling value proposition, rooted in purpose and amplified through storytelling, helps schools successfully navigate the rapidly changing academic landscape.

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to restore $750 million in federal funding that was suspended over government allegations of "unlawful discrimination."

A little-noticed provision in the sweeping "One Big Beautiful" legislation sharply limits the amount of federal student loans that students earning professional degrees — including medical school — can borrow.

Rather than projecting one path, scenario planning prepares leaders for a range—from enrollment rebound to sharp decline.