Mergers in Higher Education: Trends, Concerns, & Strategic Success
June 23, 2025Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar on strategic mergers and acquisitions in higher education. Starting with recent trends, we’ll explore recent case studies to highlight different catalysts and functions of mergers and distinguish mergers from closures. Next, we’ll discuss common bottlenecks for strategic merger negotiations, including stigma and partner identification. Finally, we’ll hear from a team of professionals working in higher education about key considerations and tactics for using a merger or acquisition to help achieve your institution’s goals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe recent trends in higher education mergers and acquisitions.
- Identify common challenges to starting the merger process, including partner identification and scoping.
- Discuss key considerations for a successful merger, including vision-setting, integration, and regulatory approval.
Presenters
Rachel Pauletti, Jeff Rayis, Laura Bridges