Featured Articles – Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

Epic Insights from NIGP’s EPIC 2026

Posted on September 30, 2026October 7, 2026 by EnvisionED

Public procurement professionals carry a significant responsibility. They manage taxpayer resources, connect institutions with trusted suppliers and help departments solve complex operational challenges. At the 2026 NIGP Forum in Columbus, Ohio, Canon USA spoke with procurement leaders about the evolving...Read More

Beyond the Purchase Order

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by EnvisionED

The Strategic Value of Higher Education Procurement For years, procurement departments have often been viewed as the place where purchase orders are processed, bids are managed and regulations are enforced. Those responsibilities remain essential, but they represent only part of...Read More

Enrollment Up & Pressure Mounts

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by EnvisionED

Enrollment Up But… Overall college enrollment ticked up 1% in fall 2025 compared to the previous year, a gain of 187,000 students. Undergraduate enrollment drove overall growth with a 1.2% year-over-year increase, as community colleges and four-year public institutions saw 3% and 1.4% bumps, respectively. Undergraduate enrollment declined 1.6% at private four-year...Read More

The New Equation of Decision-Making

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 by EnvisionED

Higher Ed leaders share how dynamics have changed There was a time when decision-making in higher education followed a relatively predictable path—optimize costs, ensure quality, and execute efficiently. That model, while still foundational, is no longer sufficient for the environment...Read More

The Student Experience Reimagined

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by EnvisionED

Inside the new blueprint for the modern campus environment Over the past several years, the definition of the “student experience” has evolved into a more holistic approach for today's colleges and universities. The experience now encompasses everything that affects a...Read More

Innovation Begins Before the RFP

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by EnvisionED

How early vendor engagement and AI are reshaping higher ed strategy One of the most interesting conversations from our recent Higher Education Advisory Board meeting had very little to do with technology. It was about relationships. And we found that...Read More