Upcoming and On-Demand Virtual Events
Unlock real-time insights with The Chronicle’s virtual events. Join our live and on-demand sessions designed for direct engagement with the experts and practitioners actively solving higher education’s biggest challenges. Gain practical, actionable strategies and connect with those who are truly shaping the future.
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING: July 16, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET As colleges prioritize retention to support enrollment and financial goals, effective advising is more important than ever. How can institutions set advising up for success? This virtual forum explores how advising is evolving and what campus leaders can do to support lasting change. With Support From InsideTrack. Register now.
UPCOMING: July 24, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET As colleges transition from basic chatbots to more sophisticated AI agents in admissions, what guardrails should institutions establish? Join us for a virtual forum to learn what AI agents are, how they differ from traditional chatbots, and what parameters colleges should establish for their use in admissions. With Support From AWS. Register now.
UPCOMING: July 29, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Housing insecurity is an invisible barrier to student success. As rents soar faster than tuition, more college students are finding themselves without a stable place to live. Join us on July 29 to explore how institutions are stepping up to tackle student homelessness and support long-term success. With Support From Ascendium. Register now.
UPCOMING: July 31, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET In a year marked by political volatility and financial uncertainty, the pressure on higher-education leaders has never been greater. Discover how leaders continue to advance their strategic priorities while adapting to today’s challenges in this virtual forum. With Support From Workday. Register now.
UPCOMING: September 16 -18, 2025 | American higher ed stands at a pivotal moment. Enrollment challenges, political scrutiny, and cost pressures are driving change—and creating space for innovation. This year’s Chronicle Festival will convene higher-ed leaders and thinkers to explore how institutions are adapting with fresh ideas, bold leadership, and renewed purpose. With Support From Google Cloud, Florida Atlantic University, and Texas A&M University. Register now.
Webinar Series: Navigating Uncertainty Under Trump
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In this three-part series, Chronicle journalists analyzed the most important news developments emerging from the Trump White House.
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At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists answered your questions about how the Trump administration’s policies are affecting colleges and their employees.
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President Trump’s first few weeks back in office brought a whirlwind of news and confusion to higher education. At this virtual forum, Chronicle journalists explored what Trump’s first month portends for colleges.
On Demand Events on Leadership
ON DEMAND: Raja-Saleem Javaid recently called AI’s rapid evolution an “iPhone moment” for higher education. In this interview, he shared how the University of Warwick is turning technological potential into practice. With Support From the University of Warwick. Register now.
ON DEMAND: Higher education exists, in part, to provide the knowledge required to thrive in a modern world. The Chronicle will sit with college leaders to discuss how campuses can offer short-term upskilling courses to better serve an evolving student population.With Support From the University of South Florida. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Many colleges have tried to recreate in-person communities for online course settings. But have any been successful? Join this discussion on building community in online classes.With Support From Class. Watch on demand.
On Demand Events on Teaching and Learning
ON DEMAND: Today’s college students will enter a job market that’s transformed by AI, making AI literacy an essential skill for the future work force. The virtual forum explored steps taken to update courses to account for AI. With Support From University of South Florida. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Online students often miss out on a critical element of science education: lab experience. In this virtual forum, faculty and instructional designers explore effective ways to bring hands-on learning to all students. With Support From Carolina Biological Supply. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Recent research shows that the rise of generative AI and automation is changing the skills demanded of employees. Discover how colleges and universities can prepare students to learn — and keep learning — critical skills related to artificial intelligence and automation.With Support From University of Florida. Watch on demand.
On Demand Events on Finance and Operations
ON DEMAND: Check out the on-demand virtual forum where leaders discuss how to define success and how to approach curricular review. With Support From Watermark. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: How can colleges succeed in challenging, hypercompetitive times? The answer may be cohesion and cooperation, says a new survey on shared governance. Join us to discuss it. With Support From Huron. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Many colleges are seeking to recruit beyond popular nations like India and China. Join us for a forum on international recruiting. With Support From Keystone Education Group. Watch on demand.
On Demand Events on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ON DEMAND: For students who are the first in their families to attend college, barriers to accessing higher ed, such as affordability and academic success, loom large. Watch on demand a virtual forum to hear from experts on how to help first-gen students thrive and belong on campus. With Support From The University of Texas at San Antonio. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Loneliness is a silent epidemic on college campuses. Watch on demand this virtual forum to see how colleges are handling this issue, and how you can too. With Support From Mongoose. Watch on demand.
Watch on demand: September 10-12, 2024 | Watch on demand our annual ideas summit, on how higher education must plan now for student demographic shifts, rapid technological change, an uncertain labor market, and more. What can your institution do to adapt? With Support From Workday, University of South Florida, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Google, and Strada. Watch on demand.
More On Demand Events
ON DEMAND: Hiring managers are looking for more than what college graduates know. They want to see how graduates think, learn, connect, adapt, and lead. Hear from experts how higher education can develop students’ durable skills throughout their college journey — from admission to graduation. With Support From Acuity Insights. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: The Chronicle partnered with Langer Research Associates to interview 29 young people — some of whom enrolled in college, and some who pursued work-force training programs. Discover what they have to say. With Support From Ascendium. Register now.
ON DEMAND: Students want career preparation that they can immediately apply after graduation. See how experiential learning and how this trend is reshaping the work force. With Support From University of Cincinnati. Watch on demand.
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