The Golden Years Are Over: Higher Education’s Rude Awakening
For decades, higher education institutions operated under a powerful illusion: that prestige, tradition, and physical presence alone were enough to guarantee enrollment, funding, and influence. It was a time when the phrase “if you build it, they will come” wasn’t just a hopeful mantra, it was a reliable business model. But that era is over. […]
Future-Forward Staffing: Redesigning Higher Education Talent Practices to Build a Resilient Institution
In an era of destabilized funding and operating models, including demographic disruption, constrained budgets, and evolving service expectations, higher education institutions can no longer afford to treat staffing as an administrative afterthought. Our industry must move beyond incremental hiring and outdated position descriptions and instead embrace future-forward staffing practices that align with institutional agility. It […]
2025 Jenzabar Annual Meeting Recap
The 2025 Jenzabar Annual Meeting (JAM) was a vibrant celebration of progress, partnership, and purpose. With over 275 sessions, a packed JAM Hub, and a community of passionate educators and technologists, the event showcased Jenzabar’s renewed commitment to empowering institutions through innovation, transparency, and collaboration. A Theatrical Kickoff with Heart The opening keynote set a […]
Tambellini Reveals the 2025 Higher Education Market Trends and Leaders
Modernizing administrative technology and processes remain a top priority for resource-constrained higher education institutions as they seek to increase agility and resiliency in their operations. As institutions assess their strategies for maximizing limited resources, understanding the market dynamics and institutional trends driving higher education modernization is crucial for technology investment planning and strategy. Institutions can […]
The Agentic AI Pivot: Workday Innovation Summit 2025
Workday, the now 20-year-old SaaS solutions provider, has a lot of change afoot. The company is making fast-paced changes in every area, from new leadership to continually refined business, AI, and expanding partner strategies focused on growth. Plus, it has a new industry organization. CEO Carl Eschenbach has brought in or promoted a group of […]
[Webinar] 2025 Finance, HCM, and Student Systems Market and Trends
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How are institutions strategically investing their limited resources to drive modernization, and what does it tell us about the future of higher education? Submit the form to watch Tambellini analysts and report authors Dave Kieffer and Matthew Winn present key findings from Tambellini’s 17th Annual Market Share, Trends, and Leaders Report Series, exploring the higher […]
Recap of the 2025 Oracle Higher Education Summit
The 2025 Oracle Higher Education Summit brought together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the higher education sector. Held in the stunning Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, the summit was a testament to Oracle’s commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and supporting the evolving needs of educational institutions. […]
Insights from the Qualtrics X4 Conference
The Qualtrics X4 conference in Salt Lake City brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the latest trends and technologies in experience management. As a higher education analyst, the event provided valuable insights into how institutions can leverage these advancements to enhance student experiences and engagement. Focus on Experience Management The conference emphasized […]
The 2025 Salesforce Education Summit: A Comprehensive Overview
The 2025 Salesforce Education Summit, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 10–12, was a landmark event for education professionals and technology enthusiasts alike. This year’s summit brought together over 1,800 education innovators to explore the latest advancements in educational technology, and to network with peers. Highlights from the Summit One of the most […]
Ellucian (ELive) 2025: Ellucian’s Bold Way Forward
ELive 2025 was an exciting event packed with important announcements and updates that will undoubtedly shape Ellucian products for the better. During the first keynote of the conference, President & CEO Laura Ipsen announced Ellucian’s “reimagined brand,” established on “excellence, experience, [and] expertise.” Sometimes, a rebrand is just a marketing exercise — but not this […]
