Insights
Lessons from the Thunderbird-ASU Merger
Larry E. Penley
September 22, 2026
Before mergers and acquisitions (M&A) became a daily occurrence for America’s colleges and...
Lessons Learned from a Successful Merger
Michael Ginzberg
September 3, 2026
Mergers and acquisitions among higher education institutions are becoming increasingly common ...
ELM2 Advisors Guides Fielding Graduate University in Merger with Excelsior University
August 18, 2026 — ELM2 Advisors advised and represented Fielding Graduate University in its merger with Excelsior University.
Assessing Your Higher Ed Institution’s Strategic Positioning
Elmore R. Alexander
Originally published by Optimal Partners on April 21, 2021
The challenges facing higher education institution...
Presidents Need Not Face Financial Crises Alone
Larry Edward Penley
December 1, 2021
When the Board hired me as President of Thunderbird School of Global Management in October 2...
Partnership, Merger, and Acquisition Are Not Dirty Words
Michael Ginzberg
April 2021
This past month, another New England college announced it was closing at the end of the academic year. The...