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Rethinking Higher Education: Why the 120-Credit Degree and Traditional Majors Are Under Pressure

Higher education has always had a remarkable talent for mistaking historical precedent for natural law. In my research and advising work with colleges and universities, I rarely encounter leaders unwilling to change.  Instead, I encounter many who are hesitant to break higher education norms until… Read More »Rethinking Higher Education: Why the 120-Credit Degree and Traditional Majors Are Under Pressure

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Beyond the rankings: The MBA market heading into Fall 2026

The MBA market is entering a new phase of growth—but not all programs are benefiting equally. While total enrollment has reached a record high, fueled by continued expansion in Online MBAs and renewed strength in Full-Time programs, the competitive landscape is becoming increasingly segmented. Elite institutions continue to gain market share, online programs are reshaping the industry, and rankings still influence applicant decisions—but they tell only part of the story. Our latest analysis explores the enrollment trends, market shifts, and competitive dynamics that business schools need to understand before the next recruiting cycle.

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Do Employers Trust Microcredentials? What 150 Hiring Managers Told Us

Microcredentials are appearing on resumes more frequently, but their impact on hiring decisions remains complex. In a 2025 Eduvantis survey of 150 U.S. hiring managers, employers shared how they interpret certificates, digital badges, industry certifications, and microdegrees during candidate evaluation. The findings reveal where trust is strong, where confusion persists, and how institutions can design microcredentials that employers value.

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The Graduate Revenue Illusion: Three Overlooked Forces Quietly Undermining Performance

The conversation about graduate education often focuses on external pressures like AI disruption, demographic change, and shifting international demand. Yet many institutions are facing revenue challenges created by quieter structural changes within their own portfolios.

Shorter master’s programs, accelerated pathways that pull demand forward, and retention challenges in online programs are reshaping how graduate education generates revenue. In this post, Eduvantis Vice President Steve Shriberg examines how these forces are influencing institutional performance and what universities should consider as they adapt their graduate strategies.

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Beyond Tuition: Higher Education’s Revenue Problem Requires a New Model

Higher education leaders often talk about diversifying revenue streams, but many strategies still rely on the same fragile mechanism: enrollment-driven tuition. In this post, Eduvantis President Tim Westerbeck explores why traditional tuition-dependent models are becoming unsustainable—and how institutions can build more resilient, diversified revenue through monetizing academic assets, partnerships, and revenue streams that operate independently of degree enrollment.