As we head into the holidays, I’ve been thinking about this year and what we accomplished, what we learned, and most importantly, the people who made it all possible. When I look back, I’m reminded just how proud I am of the work we do and the impact it creates for institutions and the students they serve.
It’s easy to focus on the numbers — enrollments up, goals met, projects launched. And those metrics certainly matter. They reflect the hard work of our team and the trust of our partners. But behind every dashboard, there’s something far more meaningful.
This fall, a student accepted to the University of Scranton wrote to our enrollment specialists: “Thank you for all the care that goes into this process. I truly appreciate the time, attention, and effort you and the admissions team put into reviewing my application… receiving my acceptance means so much to me.”
Messages like this hit home. Because this is what we’re helping build: pathways for students who are ready to learn, grow, and change their lives. And everything we do — every data integration, every marketing campaign, every phone call, every technology issue resolved — is in service of that outcome.
In 2025, we helped more students find those pathways.
Institutions we support saw steady, year-over-year enrollment growth across every major term. At the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), new student enrollments grew by more than 5% over the previous year — a meaningful lift for an institution focused on driving innovation and access.
Places like Montclair State University and the MGH Institute of Health Professions didn’t just hit targets, they surpassed them (in some cases by more than 20%). At George Washington University, summer enrollments surged 81%; a testament to the power of coordinated outreach and student-centered strategy.
Every success was the result of deep collaboration, thoughtful execution, and shared belief in what’s possible. Our creative team helped Babson College capture the story of its graduate programs in ways that resonate with students. Our tech teams kept critical systems running smoothly and securely. Our enrollment specialists showed up each day with empathy, clarity, and care.
Behind the scenes, our IT Managed Services team played a vital role in making outcomes possible. The things they accomplished this year — stabilizing systems at Utica, launching a new guest wireless experience at Dominican University, modernizing infrastructure at Missouri Baptist University, and integrating critical platforms for Joyce University, to name a few — translated directly into stronger security, reduced costs, and smoother experiences for students and staff alike.
A standout initiative at Agnes Scott College introduced career-aligned digital credentials through Canvas, giving students a new way to showcase their skills to employers while deepening engagement with academic pathways. These efforts may be less visible, but their impact is undeniable.
None of this happens without our people. The Collegis team continues to lead with grit, heart, and a relentless focus on results. Their work is complex, often behind the scenes, and always in pursuit of something bigger than themselves.
That collective effort continues to build something meaningful:
Stronger institutions. More resilient systems. Smarter strategies. And above all, more opportunities for students to thrive.
So as we all begin to wind down for the holidays, I hope this season offers us all a chance to pause, recharge, and take pride in the progress made and the impact created.
—Kim