Public service ties Potential partnerships in community outreach, volunteer programs, and student internships aligned with UM's recognition as a top volunteer-producing college, enabling sponsored service-learning initiatives and nonprofit collaboration.

Cybersecurity education Opportunity to offer training platforms, cybersecurity curriculum enhancements, or vendor services for the new partnership launching in 2025, targeting departmental IT and academic programs expanding digital security education.

Grants and funding Leverage recent grant activity and Rural Communities Opioid Response Program connections to propose software, analytics, or project management solutions that support grant administration, reporting, and outcomes tracking.

Operational efficiency Recent headcount reductions signal a need for scalable, cost-effective IT and administrative tooling, digital learning resources, and procurement solutions to streamline workloads for a lean campus team.

Sustainability and access Explore partnerships around sustainable campus initiatives, eco-friendly infrastructure projects, and accessible educational technology to support the university’s interdisciplinary, community-focused mission and expand impact.