Perspectives: Analysis, op-eds, and expert commentary shaping higher education

One art-and-design institution's deliberate approach to interoperability, AI-powered search, and mobile-first experience offers a replicable model for digital leaders across higher education. A modern university technology stack should feel less like a collection of products and more like a well-composed experience. Higher education rarely gets to start from a blank page, though. Most institutions carry years of inherited systems, fragmented ownership, and siloed content. The

Consider the typical Tuesday morning for a college student. Before their first lecture at 10:00 AM, they likely need to complete four routine tasks: check their course schedule, find the correct classroom, verify a tuition balance, and RSVP for a campus event. On paper, none of these tasks are difficult. In practice, completing them often requires a digital scavenger hunt. Students must jump between a Learning Management System (LMS) for assignments, a registrar portal for sc

Selecting a technology vendor as a U.S. college is no longer just about features or price. It's about choosing a long-term partner that supports your institutional mission, students, and staff for years to come. Institutions that succeed rely on peer insight, sector alignment, and disciplined evaluation. Those that skip these steps often end up with tools that look great in a demo but struggle once real campus workflows begin. Start With Your Peers, Not the Pitch Deck College

The Breaking Point for One of Higher Ed’s Biggest Tech Players Anthology, the parent company of Blackboard, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2025 after struggling under billions in debt. The plan is to recapitalize around Blackboard’s teaching and learning platform, while selling off its SIS/ERP and CRM/Student Success units to competitors like Ellucian and Encoura. The move follows months of speculation and signals a turning point for universities that depend on