Education & Research

Turning complexity into clarity

Today’s complex higher education and research challenges don’t sit in silos. They require integrated solutions that span the full breadth of a president’s cabinet.

At Huron, we understand these realities because we have lived them. Many of our experts have led institutions like yours, bringing firsthand knowledge of the opportunities and pressures facing colleges, universities, and research institutions.

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with your teams, Huron aligns people, processes, and best-in-class technology with your mission to break down multi-layered challenges into actionable solutions.

From reimagining the student experience and adopting AI, to uncovering new revenue sources, strengthening advancement, and accelerating research growth, we deliver innovative, data-driven strategies that achieve measurable results and build lasting resilience.

Explore our wide range of capabilities and expert insights below.

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Strategy and Innovation

Research Enterprise

Artificial intelligence for education and research

Student Lifecycle

Advancement and Fundraising

Digital, Technology, and Analytics

Organizational Transformation

Finance and business operations

Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus health and well-being

Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance

Managed Services and Outsourcing

Solutions for navigating federal directives in higher education and research

Access expert insights and resources on responding to the uncertainty prompted by executive orders and other policy changes.

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Hear real stories of what drew our experts to higher education and research — and why they chose to stay.

Markets we serve

Our higher education consulting clients include the world's leading colleges, universities, and research institutions.

Four- and two-year public and private institutions and community colleges
Academic health centers and academic medical centers
Cancer centers
Children's hospitals
Research institutes
For-profit institutions
Nonprofit institutions
Independent schools

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Geof Corb

Managing Director, Education & Research Digital

Geof has over 20 years of experience delivering technology-enabled growth and operational excellence in provider and consumer roles for higher education and healthcare institutions.
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Mark Finlan

Managing Director, Education & Research Industry Leader

"At any given time, some part of each higher education institution needs to be transforming to keep up with changing student needs and an evolving environment."
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Suzanne Hilser-Wiles

Managing Director

Suzanne has more than 30 years of experience in advancement, program building, and campaign planning and implementation.
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Jennifer Pavelec

Managing Director, Research

"Transformation to me is about making a case to shift perspective."

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Jennifer Ramey

Managing Director, Education & Research

“Data-informed assessment allows you to make prudent decisions today and provides you with the tools for long-term transformation that is in concert with your institutional strategic plan, mission, and vision.”
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Rick Rohrbach

Managing Director, Research

Rick has more than 25 years of experience helping institutions across higher education and healthcare improve their research program administration, compliance, and financial performance.
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Lee Smith

Managing Director, Strategy and Operations

Lee is a higher education consulting leader and former administrator who helps colleges and universities develop strategies to transform their operational and financial performance.
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Joe Taylor

Managing Director, Research

Joe has more than 21 years of consulting experience in the higher education and healthcare industries, specializing in helping universities and hospitals transform their research function.
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Laura Yaeger

Managing Director, Strategy and Operations

Laura is a founding member and leader of Huron’s higher education business and has been consulting in the higher education and healthcare industries for more than 25 years.

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Laura Zimmermann

Managing Director, Education & Research Digital Leader

Laura has more than two decades of higher education consulting experience that she applies to help position institutions to achieve strategic enrollment goals and support the student lifecycle.

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