Hot Off the Hill: Predictions on Power, Policy, and the Future of Higher Ed

With federal policy shifts in motion, what do higher ed leaders need to prepare for now? How will changes in funding, accreditation, and workforce alignment affect institutions in the years ahead? And most importantly—how can universities respond strategically rather than reacting to regulatory uncertainty?
This session cuts through the noise to deliver real-time insights and predictions on the policies, priorities, and politics that will impact institutions in the year ahead.
Hot Off the Hill is your exclusive, real-time briefing on the latest developments impacting colleges and universities—straight from the sources shaping them in Capitol Hill. Renowned higher ed analyst Phil Hill, founder of OnEdTech, drawing from his research and direct conversations with Congressional leaders, Department of Education insiders, and key policy influencers, will deliver behind-the-scenes updates on federal and state initiatives, funding priorities, and regulatory shifts that will define higher education’s next chapter.
Joining Phil is John Katzman, CEO of Noodle and a pioneering voice in higher ed innovation. Together, they will unpack what these changes mean for institutions, students, and employers—and, more importantly, what universities must do next to adapt and thrive.