U.S. News Presents Future of Higher Education Forum
About this Event
The U.S. News Future of Higher Education Forum, which will bring together senior leaders from colleges, universities and the broader education community for a series of in-person, solutions-oriented conversations about the trends shaping the future of higher education and the strategies that institutions can use to find success.
From understanding how AI is transforming higher ed and the workforce to sharing insights on how universities can navigate funding cuts, policy changes and demographic shifts, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and engage with thought leaders from across the country who are committed to advancing higher education and its impacts. Fresh off the September 2026 release of the Best Colleges rankings, U.S. News executives and data analysts will also share important updates about our portfolio of education rankings and products.
Join us to get:
- Actionable Solutions. Explore the tools needed to keep up with the trends reshaping higher education, from enrollment and student behavior to AI and institutional strategy.
- Peer Intelligence and Networking Opportunities. Gain insight from U.S. News experts and education leaders on how your institution can use data and market intelligence more effectively.
- Quality Benchmarking Insights. Following the release of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, hear from and meet with the U.S. News Education team to gain a deeper understanding of competitive enrollment opportunities, product direction and to assess your institutional strengths.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Eric Brooks, Director, Education Data Analysis, U.S. News & World Report
- Bridget Burns, Chief Executive Officer, University Innovation Alliance
- Carly Chase, Vice President and General Manager of Careers, U.S. News & World Report
- Michael Ellison, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, CodePath
- Eric J. Gertler, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. News & World Report
- John B. King Jr., Chancellor, State University of New York
- Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University
- Linda G. Mills, President, New York University
- Brian Mitchell, Vice President and General Manager, Education, U.S. News & World Report
- G. Gabrielle Starr, President, Pomona College
- Tania Tetlow, President, Fordham University
Additional speakers and full details about the agenda to be announced soon.
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