Articles – Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

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

Matters of the Day

Posted on April 23, 2025August 4, 2025 by EnvisionED

Trending Higher ED Figures Turning Point While many institutions grapple with financial instability due to declining enrollment and reduced funding, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that undergraduate enrollment grew by 2.5% in spring 2024, marking the second consecutive...Read More

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