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What industry leaders want you to know about the trends shaping today’s higher ed landscape

A panel of industry experts shares their thoughts on the ongoing national dialogue challenging the traditional role of…
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"Higher ed makes glaciers look speedy": 6 insights from CBOs on financial resiliency

This blog outlines six takeaways from a discussion on fostering financial resiliency, each paired with teachings from EAB's…
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How to craft an AI acceptable use policy to protect your campus today

Create a generative AI acceptable use policy to educate your campus about AI tools and establish terms of…
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Use this tried-and-true framework to navigate today’s political fault lines

Today’s flashpoints require a new approach that allows leaders to reduce flashpoints’ impact on students and institutional strategic…
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    University leaders are feeling increasing pressure to grapple with histories of racism embedded in physical and cultural artifacts on campuses. To better understand how higher ed is exploring and confronting histories of racism, EAB analyzed existing programs and initiatives from institutions across the United States and Canada.

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