Academic Intelligence is a content studio that supports Jeff’s research about higher education. Through thoughtful and vivid storytelling, Academic Intelligence works with foundations and higher education brands to develop content and events. Our goal is to help explain to academic leaders and those who partner with institutions the important issues, trends, and opportunities with key insights and actionable intelligence.
Concise, timely, and actionable briefs designed for busy higher ed leaders. Thoughtful, independent content—expertly researched, professionally designed, and created to spark conversation and influence decision-making.
Curated dinners blending compelling conversation, influential guests, and memorable meals. Jeff facilitates intimate gatherings of higher ed leaders, featuring interviews with newsmakers and meaningful dialogue about the sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
A signature webcast from Jeff featuring expert panels on urgent topics in higher ed. We manage every detail—from recruiting and prepping guests to scripting the program and producing compelling, high-quality content.
From conference panels to curated summits, we design and produce engaging higher ed events. Academic Intelligence handles logistics and content, delivering memorable experiences that foster insight, conversation, and connection among decision-makers.
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The State of Higher Education report is the most comprehensive and concise summary of what we are dealing with in higher ed today, and I am grateful that you put it together and shared it so generously.
– Karl W. Einolf
President, Indiana Tech
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Excellent panel, content, resources, and use of time for the Next Office Hour.
– Rich Feller
Professor, Colorado State University
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Fantastic dialogue and ideas. This was a really important conversation!
– Rachel Leatham
Director of Career and Student Success, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
How educators can embed AI across all disciplines.
Future U. podcast
Discussions of what's next for higher ed.
The State of Higher Education 2025
Crucial insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Data Analytics: A Gateway to Higher Education’s Future
How institutions can use data-science in the curriculum to drive enrollment.
A twice-monthly newsletter with more than 145,000 subscribers, featuring Jeff’s unique blend of storytelling and provocative insights on higher ed.
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