Leading transition Major leadership transition ahead with Chancellor Hawkins retiring in 2027. This creates an open window for strategic partnerships, technology modernization initiatives, and executive sponsorship for digital transformation and alumni engagement programs.

Digital expansion The university maintains a diverse tech stack (SharePoint, WordPress, Adobe Experience Cloud, Shopify, Mautic, Qualtrics, Siteimprove) indicating readiness for integrated marketing automation, student experience platforms, and e-commerce capabilities for merchandise, applications, and online programs.

Growth opportunities Active enrollment and alumni network (145,000+ alumni) combined with online and regional campus offerings suggest opportunities in online learning platforms, constituent relationship management, and virtual events technology to boost recruitment and engagement.

Institutional leadership Recent appointments and interim executive moves (interim SVP Academic Affairs) point to potential needs for governance, data-driven decision support, and IT security governance as the university scales and integrates across campuses.

Tech leadership Award-winning IT leadership and notable CTO recognition indicate openness to advanced IT strategy, cybersecurity enhancements, and enterprise architecture services to sustain growth, risk management, and compliance.