Feb 25 2026

The Failure Funnel: Where Student Retention Breaks Down

Every institution has a funnel. Applications. Admits. Deposits. Enrollment. Registration. Persistence. Graduation. But between

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Why Engagement Signals Matter More Than Open Rates for Giving Days

The Giving Day Problem That No Dashboard Shows The Giving Day dashboard looked strong. Email open rates were up. Click-through rates were steady. The social posts were getting traction. But when the day ended, participation lagged behind goal. The ...

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Why AI Efforts Often Fall Short in Higher Ed, and Why Agents Are Different

Across higher education, leaders are being urged to adopt AI quickly. Boards ask about it. Vendors promise it. Staff worry about it. And yet, for many institutions, the reality has been underwhelming. Chatbots are launched. Tools are piloted. ...

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