
Marquette Circles – The Future of Higher Education
Navigating Change: Innovation, Access and the Value of Higher Education
Thursday, January 15, 2026
11:30 a.m. Networking Reception
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Program
Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
Higher education faces many headwinds today, including economic challenges, demographic shifts, evolving technology and changing student priorities. Marquette is committed to providing a transformative education for students while navigating these changes. Hear from university leaders on the future of higher education and how Marquette is responding to the complex needs of today’s students in innovative ways.
Moderator:

Sarah Feldner, Acting Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Panel Discussion featuring:

Brian Troyer, VP of Enrollment Management

Dr. William E. Cullinan, PT ’81, Dean, College of Health Sciences and Director, Integrative Neuroscience Research Center