Join the Carnegie Academy for an exclusive one-hour Mastermind session, where a group of higher education leaders will engage in a dynamic discussion on the ability of colleges and universities to meet the evolving needs of the nation’s workforce. This intimate event will explore critical questions about how institutions can better prepare graduates with the skills and credentials required for today’s economy, address workforce shortages, and align educational outcomes with e

In July 2023, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., became Alvernia University’s eighth president and the first female layperson appointed to the role in the University’s history. She served as senior vice president and provost for four years, helping lead Alvernia through exceptional growth and transformation. As president, Fitzgerald is accelerating that momentum to shepherd Alvernia into the future and shape higher education for a new generation while carrying forward the spirit of

David Hoag, Ph.D., is the president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), the leading voice of Christian higher education. Hoag, a CCCU board member, was most recently the president of Warner University, a CCCU institution in Florida, from 2016-2024. Dr. Hoag demonstrated his lifelong dedication to Christian higher education through decades of leadership in Christ-centered universities, where he served in advancement and executive capacities. His record