S4 Ep. 6 - The Search for Certainty in 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of higher education in 2026, focusing on various challenges and opportunities.

In this episode of Trusted Voices, Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot reflect on the close of the year and turn their attention to what lies ahead for higher education in 2026. From evolving federal priorities and campus protests to financial sustainability and the growing role of trustees, the conversation explores how institutions can move from reactive to prepared.

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin Hennessy, Teresa Valerio Parrot

Topics covered

• higher education
• federal priorities
• campus protests
• financial sustainability
• trustees' role

Keywords

• 2026
• education
• preparedness

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