Articles – Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

Epic Insights from NIGP’s FORUM 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025December 3, 2025 by EnvisionED

Canon once again took the stage at NIGP’s national event—Forum—where over 1,000 procurement professionals gathered to share insights, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of the field. Over two days, we had the privilege of interviewing some of the brightest...Read More

Human Centered Design

Posted on August 27, 2025November 20, 2025 by EnvisionED

Building a change-positive culture through technology and personal touch Mitch DavisChief Information OfficerDartmouth College At Dartmouth College, innovation isn’t confined to labs or classrooms—it extends to the very infrastructure and leadership that supports learning. Mitch Davis, Chief Information Officer, is...Read More

Shape Shifting

Posted on August 13, 2025November 7, 2025 by EnvisionED

Integrating AI into education The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business didn’t unfold around Matt Seitz—he was hired to help shape it. As Director of its new AI Hub, Seitz was hired to...Read More

Peer Pressure

Posted on July 30, 2025October 24, 2025 by EnvisionED

Best practices from higher education leaders Higher education leaders face lots of challenges—from shifting enrollment trends to technological disruptions and the need for innovative student support. Success requires forward-thinking strategies and adaptable solutions. Elite leaders are forging a path forward...Read More

Digital Dangers

Posted on July 16, 2025October 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

Studies reveal threats to campus data security College campuses, hubs of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, rely on secure digital infrastructures to support their communities. Yet, the rise in cyberattacks on higher education institutions threatens not only the immediate operations of...Read More

Riding the Wave

Posted on July 2, 2025September 24, 2025 by EnvisionED

Higher Ed procurement in a time of change Higher Education procurement professionals are facing unprecedented macroeconomic headwinds—from tariffs and funding uncertainty to changing technologies and workforce challenges. But amid the turbulence, leaders are finding opportunities to reimagine how institutions spend,...Read More

Reshaping the Curve

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

Technology speeds up processes Darin Matthews calls the balancing act that higher education institutions are performing when it comes to embracing technology while maintaining human engagement worth the effort. And if you ask him, he will tell you that students...Read More

Ensuring Continuity

Posted on June 5, 2025August 27, 2025 by EnvisionED

Cybersecurity within higher education Talking with...Bob Turner, Chief Information Security Officer, Penn State University Universities face an uphill battle in protecting sensitive data, research assets, and operational systems. Higher education institutions like Penn State University are not only centers for learning...Read More

EnvisionED Podcast – Episode 4

Posted on May 7, 2025August 15, 2025 by EnvisionED

Explore how extended reality, human-centered design, and hospitality principles are reshaping engagement across campuses with experience alchemist and innovation leader Michael Deperro. View All Episodes

Hear From The People Driving Procurement Forward

Posted on April 28, 2025July 29, 2025 by EnvisionED

At NAEP’s EPIC 2025 in New Orleans, Canon took to the floor to listen, learn, and spotlight the professionals shaping the future of higher education procurement.As part of our EnvisionED platform—a growing community focused on evolving challenges and opportunities in...Read More