Beyond Gut Instinct: How to Build a Strong Business Case for a New Academic Program
Build a stronger case for new academic programs by connecting student demand, enrollment forecasts, workforce outcomes, competition, and financial viability.
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Course Companions as Paradigm-Shifting Innovations
AI course companions could reshape university teaching, expanding personalized student support while challenging long-standing academic models and workflows.
September 10, 2026
Gray Insights
Beyond Headcount: Why Low-Enrollment Programs Matter More Than You Think
Low enrollment doesn’t always mean low value. See why course economics, cross-enrollment, market demand, and mission matter before cutting programs too soon.
August 25, 2026
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Customized Learning Engagement for all your Students: at Scale with Low Cost
See how AI course companions can deliver personalized, 24/7 student engagement at scale while extending faculty capacity and keeping instructors in control.
August 18, 2026
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New College Programs Announced in July: 5 Trends Higher Education Leaders Should Watch
Explore five key trends shaping new college program launches, from AI and healthcare to workforce pathways, and learn what they mean for academic planning.
August 13, 2026
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The Death of the Software Developer is Greatly Exaggerated
AI isn’t replacing software developers. New labor market data reveals rising demand, growing AI roles, and what these trends mean for academic planning and workforce alignment.
August 11, 2026
Gray Data
IPEDS 2025 Completions Data Is Here: Big Growth Trends & Platform Updates
IPEDS 2025 completions data reveals major growth trends, updated program mappings, and smarter search metrics to strengthen academic planning decisions.
August 6, 2026