
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.
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Explore five key trends shaping new college program launches, from AI and healthcare to workforce pathways, and learn what they mean for academic planning.

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.

IPEDS 2025 completions data reveals major growth trends, updated program mappings, and smarter search metrics to strengthen academic planning decisions.

Learn why program closures are not always the answer and how program economics can reveal smarter ways to improve institutional finances.

Explore how AI-based learning platforms are fulfilling the decades-old promise of personalized, scalable education in college teaching and learning.

As entry-level hiring shifts, colleges need better workforce insights to align programs, advising, and student success with today’s evolving job market.

Evaluate academic programs with greater confidence by combining demand, economics, outcomes, and mission to support stronger portfolio decisions.
Launching a new program is a significant investment, but how do you know if it’s the right one?
Join us for a discussion with leadership at Lindenwood University on how to best evaluate new program opportunities, weigh financial and academic tradeoffs, and determine when to build on existing strengths versus launching something entirely new.
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