Leadership transition Upcoming leadership change with President Stimpert retiring after 2026-27; opportunity to engage on strategic initiatives, alumni relations, and donor communications during transition planning.

Strategic partnerships Recent collaboration with Old Dominion University signals openness to cross-institution programs; explore partnerships in health sciences pathways, shared research, and dual enrollment or articulation agreements.

Merit scholarship growth Largest gift in college history ($50M) to fund full-tuition merit scholarships; potential demand for technology platforms, donor management, and scholarship administration solutions.

Donor and fundraising potential Strong fundraising momentum and private college visibility; target tools for alumni engagement, annual giving campaigns, and CRM for donor analytics to scale giving programs.

Talent and athletics Active athletics expansion with new coaching appointments; opportunities to offer athletics management software, recruitment data solutions, and campus athletic facilities partnerships.