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Friday May 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Rarely has the spotlight been more intense for colleges and universities. In a landscape riddled with rising costs, declining enrollment, political headwinds, potential funding cuts and stiffer competition for research dollars, schools are having to look for new ways to boost their bottom lines and achieve sustainability. We learn from higher education leaders in the City of Brotherly Love about how they are reinventing themselves, from new partnerships to real estate.

This panel is in partnership with the American City Business Journals.
Moderators
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Ryan Sharrow

Editor-in-Chief, Philadelphia Business Journal
Ryan has spent more than 20 years with American City Business Journals. Prior to being named editor of the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2019, he spent nearly 14 years in various newsroom roles with the Baltimore Business Journal, a sister publication. 
Speakers
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John Fry

President, Temple University
John Fry took office as Temple University’s 15th president on Nov. 1, 2024, having established a reputation as both a civic leader in Philadelphia and national leader in higher education.

President Fry’s tenure has already been marked by significant milestones, as the university has received multiple record-setting philanthropic commitments, launched a comprehensive strategic plan, welcomed the largest first-year class in its history and expanded Temple’s Center... Read More →
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Ali Houshmand

President, Rowan University
Dr. Ali A. Houshmand became Rowan University’s seventh president in 2012 after serving for approximately six years as provost/senior vice president, CEO and interim president. Inaugurated Sept. 20, 2013, Houshmand is a dynamic leader whose personal connection with students... Read More →
Friday May 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Symphony Ballroom, third level

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