Chronicle Festival: 3 Days, Big Ideas

You are invited to join The Chronicle Festival, a three-day virtual event exploring the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. From the evolving needs of Generation Z to the future of college leadership and workforce alignment, this year’s agenda offers timely insights from leading voices in the field.

Day 1: The Gen-Z Puzzle – 

September 16 

Today’s students are reshaping higher education. Explore how institutions can adapt to changes in enrollment, AI-driven learning, and campus culture.

Featuring Steven Pinker, Johnstone Family Professor, Department of Psychology, Harvard University

Day 2: Innovating Leadership – September 17 

What does leadership look like in a time of disruption? Hear how college leaders are rethinking strategy, technology, and institutional resilience.

Featuring Nancy Gonzalez, Executive Vice President and University Provost, Arizona State University

Day 3: A Catalyst for the Workforce – September 18

As the economy and workplace evolve, how can colleges ensure long-term career success for graduates?

Featuring Kim Hunter Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Louisiana; former Deputy Undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Education

Register for Free

Plus, when you register, you will gain immediate access to a free Chronicle Festival companion collection containing excerpts from our most popular in-depth newsroom reports. Our Innovation Amid Uncertainty collection aims to provide valuable insights into the key themes of this year’s Festival.

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