Trends that Impact Higher Education Planning Spring 2026

Join Nicholas Santilli and Ashley Strong-Green for a dynamic conversation exploring the external forces shaping higher education in 2026. Drawing from SCUP’s upcoming Trends Outside Higher Education | Spring 2026 report, they’ll offer their perspective on what these trends really mean for your institution—and how to act on them.

You’ll gain more than a list of trends. This session brings fresh insights, real-world context, and practical takeaways that go beyond the report. Leverage what you learn to enhance your team’s strategic, scenario, and contingency planning—and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile landscape.

Stick around for Q&A, where you’ll hear how your peers are approaching similar challenges and have the chance to ask your own questions.

What This Webinar Will Cover

• Social trends impacting higher education in 2026
• Technological trends impacting higher education in 2026
• Economic trends impacting higher education in 2026
• Environmental trends impacting higher education in 2026
• Political trends impacting higher education in 2026

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify emerging trends in higher education
2. Analyze the impact of trends on your institution
3. Identify strategies for addressing trends impacting your institution

Learn more about the Trends reports (past issues available).

Nicholas Santilli

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsUniversity of San Diego

Dr. Ashley Strong Green

Director of Academic Planning and AssessmentAugusta University

Registration

Note: Recordings will be available for viewing 24 hours after the live event.

Registration will close on April 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM Eastern.

Please contact the SCUP Webinar Team at webinars@scup.org with any questions.