Pulse Check: Mergers & Acquisitions in Higher Ed — Part 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our Pulse Check series on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in higher education, where we dive into the fascinating world of institutional partnerships and consolidations. In today's episode, host Kin Sejpal is joined by Kevin Cavanagh, a seasoned expert in the field, who provides us with a bird's-eye view of the M&A landscape. Whether actively involved in an M&A initiative or not, gaining a high-level understanding of this topic will better equip listeners for what may be inevitable for many in the future.

In today’s episode, you can expect to:

• Understand why mergers and acquisitions are becoming more prevalent in higher education and how they serve as strategic responses to sector challenges.
• Learn about the importance of keeping student welfare and educational outcomes at the heart of merger and acquisition strategies.
• Discover the critical role that thorough planning and transparent communication play in the success of M&A processes.

Guest Name: Kevin Cavanagh

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cavanagh-b4999b2a/

Host Name: Kin Sejpal

Host Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinsejpal/  

X (Twitter): @KinSejpal 

Threads: @Kinsejpal 

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Connect With Our Host:
Mallory Willsea 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/
https://twitter.com/mallorywillsea

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