Chronicle Festival: The Road Ahead to 2035

Professors, administrators, researchers, and policymakers must plan now for student demographic shifts, rapid technological change, and an uncertain labor market. What can your institution do to adapt? Join your peers, Chronicle experts, and thought leaders for an exploration of the road ahead to 2035, at this year’s Chronicle Festival.
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Upcoming Events
UPCOMING: June 25, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET 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. Register now.
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.
UPCOMING: June 17, 2025 | 2 p.m. ET With more employers demanding AI skills, microcredentials in AI might be one way for colleges to engage new students and to better prepare them for the work force. With Support From Coursera. Register now.
ON DEMAND: Explore best practices on how scholars can keep their research secure.With Support From Wiz. 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: 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.
Recommended Events
ON DEMAND: October 29, 2024 | 2 p.m. E.T. 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.
Watch On Demand: October 23, 2024 | 2 p.m. E.T. 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: Programs benefit students by offering higher-education on-ramps, power boosts to non-terminal degrees, mid-career tune-ups, and opportunities for shifts in professional direction. Learn how to create a successful microcredential program. With Support From Coursera. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Every fall, colleges take a breather and evaluate whether enrollment went well. Watch the on-demand virtual forum to gain insights on how you can make next year’s enrollment a success. With Support From MARKETview. Watch on demand.
Watch On Demand: August 22, 2024 | 2 p.m. Watch on demand a virtual forum on beating the “sophomore slump.” You will learn how colleges are driving retention by emphasizing the second year rather than the first. With Support From Mongoose. Watch on demand.
ON DEMAND: Amid a mental-health crisis on campus, how can safety officers, mental-health professionals, and the campus police work to ensure student safety? Join us to discuss this important topic.With Support From AT&T. Watch on demand.