Colleges and universities are entering 2026 with shrinking margins, volatile enrollment, mounting talent gaps, and rapidly escalating expectations for data and AI. These 2026 analyst predictions for higher education highlight where leaders must make complex choices on modernization, governance, and AI adoption to protect their viability, mission, and reputation, while building lasting capacity for innovation.
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