Growth through access The school is expanding its degree offerings by developing three-year degree programs in partnership with state education authorities, signaling an opportunity to engage in curriculum design, student pathway optimization, and affordability initiatives.

Strategic partnerships Active collaboration with industry players and regional organizations (e.g., IonQ, Leidos, Boeing, MITRE, Connected DMV) suggests opportunities to offer research collaborations, sponsored projects, and talent pipelines for quantum and conflict resolution programs.

Tech-enabled research Utilization of diverse tech stack and recent NSF RAPID funding for water quality research indicates potential for selling analytics, cloud, and data governance solutions, as well as support for rapid-response research projects.

Social impact Strong focus on peace, trauma-informed care, and community engagement (including partnerships with The Women’s Center and Kaiser Permanente) creates avenues for partnerships in community programs, grant-funded initiatives, and wellness-focused solutions.

Public sector alignment Engagement with state higher education authorities and public funding indicates receptivity to scalable education technology, student affordability programs, and workforce readiness initiatives that align with government-funded projects.