5 Emerging Programs to Watch in 2026

Register for Our 7th Annual Emerging Programs Webinar

To stay ahead, institutions must anticipate where market demand is growing. This annual session by Gray DI gives you the strategic insight to identify tomorrow’s high-potential programs today and position your institution for long-term success.

Gray DI provides data, software, and facilitated processes that power higher-education decisions. Our data and AI insights inform program choices, optimize finances, and fuel growth in a challenging market—one data-informed decision at a time.

Meet Our Speakers:

Elaine Millar Rowles
AVP, Research

Mary Pahissa Upchurch
EVP, Customer Success

Monica Bilson
Senior Project Manager

Ned Caron
EVP & CRO

Reeghan Gilden
Manager, Marketing

Youssef Aljabi
Manager, Data Science
& Product

Join Our Annual Webinar to Explore:

Rigorous Research on Emerging Opportunities:
Gray DI’s analysis has identified the top five up-and-coming academic programs with high growth potential. We’ll review this list of programs spanning industries, occupations, and award levels.

Actionable Implementation Steps:
Learn how to apply findings to attract motivated students, strengthen enrollment, and reinforce market relevance. Early adoption helps establish your institution as a forward-thinking leader.

Guidance and Support:
Our team is available to support you as you explore how these emerging programs can align with your institutional goals.

 Our 7th annual 5 Emerging Academic Programs to Watch Webinar will take place at 2pm ET on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

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