Articles – Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

Building Bridges

Posted on April 9, 2025July 16, 2025 by EnvisionED

Strengthening community relationships in higher ed Inside the 17,000-square-foot facility strategically located in downtown Phoenix, there is state-of-the-art magic being made with tools and large-scale equipment. The structure, known as Phoenix Forge, is the largest community makerspace in the Southwest—a...Read More

Raising The Stakes

Posted on March 26, 2025July 2, 2025 by EnvisionED

Improving higher ed's value proposition Like many higher education institutions, Vincennes University (VU) has made significant investments in recent years to upgrade its IT infrastructure to support both remote and hybrid teaching and learning. The acceleration of the university's “bring...Read More

Adapt or….

Posted on March 12, 2025June 18, 2025 by EnvisionED

Higher ed leaders working through uncertainty Change is nothing new to higher education, but the level of uncertainty facing today’s institutions is testing even the most seasoned leaders. From potential federal funding cuts and grant disruptions to shifting political climates...Read More

Powerful Connections

Posted on February 26, 2025June 5, 2025 by EnvisionED

Leader discusses meaningful collaboration Brad SmithPresidentMarshall University Brad Smith’s career is a testament to the power of innovation, leadership, and community impact. After a remarkable tenure as CEO of Intuit, where he nearly doubled the company’s revenue and saw its...Read More

A Season of Change

Posted on January 15, 2025May 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

What it takes to embrace new ideas With a new year comes new changes. And with new changes come angst, challenges, and costs. Regardless of what prompts change within your institution, the bottom line is that change is constant and,...Read More

The Macros

Posted on December 18, 2024April 23, 2025 by EnvisionED

Challenges facing higher ed The Cliff Projected to hit around 2025, is expected to result in a 15% decline in college-going students by 2029, primarily due to the sharp drop in birth rates following the 2008 financial crisis. This will mean a...Read More

In Flux

Posted on December 4, 2024April 9, 2025 by EnvisionED

Procurement leaders share insight on how to adapt As the procurement process is in flux, it demands high-end thoughtfulness more than ever. Questions abound as to how to maximize efficiency and adapt to the buying environment overall. So, who better...Read More

The Win-Win

Posted on November 21, 2024March 26, 2025 by EnvisionED

How university-business partnerships boost growth Nuno Fernandes is starting to see the tipping point. With more than 4,000 universities and colleges in the United States, he has found that many educators are beginning to realize they can no longer just...Read More

Watershed Moments

Posted on November 6, 2024March 12, 2025 by EnvisionED

Expert Discusses Wave of Edtech's Impact Michael TrucanoSenior Education & Technology Policy Specialist,World Bank Michael Trucano, on sabbatical leave from the World Bank, is a visiting fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, where he explores...Read More

Green With Envy

Posted on October 23, 2024February 26, 2025 by EnvisionED

Innovative practices in sustainability As part of a collaborative effort to create a "Noah's Ark" for coral, Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center provides temporary housing for rescued corals to prevent their complete loss and preserve their genetics for future restoration...Read More