Alumni Engagement The college has recently been recognized as a national leader in alumni engagement across multiple CASE categories, indicating a strong and active alumni network that could be mobilized for fundraising, mentorship programs, career services partnerships, and paid continuing education initiatives.

Fundraising Momentum Record single-day giving performance and a sizable grant award from Lilly Endowment signal growing philanthropy with demonstrated donor interest. This presents opportunities for targeted donor cultivation services, grant management support, and digital fundraising platforms.

Strategic Communications Appointment of a new director of communications suggests potential needs in branding, media relations, digital marketing, and executive storytelling to amplify fundraising campaigns, enrollment efforts, and community engagement.

Campus Innovation Active campus programs such as Indiana Youth Programs on Campus (IYPC) funding indicate openness to partnerships around student development, civic programs, and technology-enabled learning experiences that could align with external sponsors or service providers.

Enrollment & Outreach Strong liberal arts profile with 1,000 students across 51 majors and multiple pre-professional options presents a market for educational technology, student services platforms, career readiness tools, and regional partnerships to enhance recruiting and experiential learning.