Technology Enablement The university operates with a tech stack including Analytics and BI tools (Power BI), data management (Microsoft SQL Server), analytics (IBM SPSS), CRM/ERP (Microsoft Dynamics), collaboration (Atlassian Jira), and design/engineering tools (Autodesk). This indicates opportunities to offer analytics platforms, data integration services, or SaaS solutions that integrate with existing systems for improved reporting, student analytics, and operational efficiency.

Growth and Leadership Recent leadership appointments and strategic hires, including a new president and board member onboarding, suggest a period of organizational transformation and potential demand for change management, executive coaching services, governance tools, and stakeholder engagement platforms to support leadership initiatives.

Strategic Partnerships A notable public-private collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim to build biomanufacturing skills and a Bio-Process Certificate Program indicates openness to industry partnerships, workforce development programs, sponsorships, and custom training solutions that align with regional economic development goals.

Social Mobility Focus High emphasis on social mobility with a significant portion of first-generation students (41%) signals potential demand for student success analytics, targeted student support platforms, grant management solutions, and partnerships around scholarships or tutoring services that improve retention and outcomes.

Expansion-ready Market Being a midsize regional university with revenue in the low end of the higher-ed spectrum and active expansions in programs, athletics, and technology-enabled instruction presents opportunities for scalable LMS enhancements, cloud-based education tools, digital marketing partnerships, and admissions tech to drive enrollment and engagement.