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Curtin University Uses Data Insights to Propel a 2030 Global Strategic Plan
“We engaged Hanover Research to not only provide market insights but also to present and facilitate a strategic conversation with our University Council. It was this session that helped our council understand the importance of student engagement and experience as a core strategy in our new plan. Ultimately, I believe it became the turning point for Curtin to refocus in this direction.”
— Dr. Marco Schultheis, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer
Red Deer Polytechnic Drives Strategic Impact through Hanover Partnership
“Hanover acts as an extension of our Institutional Planning and Research function, allowing us to tackle more projects and benefit from their higher education expertise. The most valuable aspect of Hanover’s model is the pairing of custom primary research with on-demand access to an extensive higher education library. This unique combination allows us to answer institution-specific questions while learning from our Canadian and international peers.”
– Isaac Nyamekye, MBA, Executive Director of Institutional Planning and Research
Community College of Rhode Island Market Analysis Launches Campus Transformation
“This fall, our culinary students won’t just be learning kitchen skills; they’ll be completing their full general education requirements, bringing new energy and engagement to every corner of the Newport campus. When classrooms are full and hallways are buzzing, it’s a sign that our campus is thriving, not just for students, but for the entire community.”
– Gregory LaPointe, Vice President for Student Affairs, Chief Outcomes Officer, Newport County Campus Leader
MSU Future-Proofs its Alumni & Donor Communication Strategies
“This survey provided valuable insight into the effectiveness of our current communications and revealed key preferences in how our audiences engage with us. These findings have been instrumental in shaping our marketing strategies for our upcoming capital campaign. By identifying areas for growth, we were able to make more meaningful shifts from traditional print to more impactful digital communications. Given the insights and successes of this study, we look forward to partnering again with Hanover again on future research.
— Ryan Kilcoyne, Senior Marketing Officer, College of Natural Science
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- Client Testimonials
“Hanover Research has proved to be a valuable partner to enable us to expand the capacity of our in-house market research team at a time
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“Hanover Research has proved to be a valuable partner to enable us to expand the capacity of our in-house market research team at a time
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The resulting paradox is striking. In the Inside Higher Ed-Hanover Research 2026 Survey of College and University Presidents, 92% of respondents said they enjoy being
- Case Studies
Curtin University partnered with Hanover Research to envision a strategic plan with competitive intelligence that supports strong enrollment growth.
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Find out how academic program cost tracking is helping higher ed leaders assess program value, reduce costs, and make smarter academic investment decisions. In 2026–27,
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The 2026 Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers, from Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research, provides a snapshot of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education leaders
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But now—even as many express short-term financial optimism, according to the Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research 2026 Survey of College and University Chief Business Officers—CBOs want
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Colleges and universities are under increasing pressure to rethink costs, but many chief business officers say they lack the insight needed to make difficult decisions:
- Client Testimonials
“Hanover Research has proved to be a valuable partner to enable us to expand the capacity of our in-house market research team at a time