Opening Keynote: Building Momentum for the Future of Higher Education

Steve Stoute - Canisius University

President Steve K. Stoute opens the EACUBO 2026 Annual Meeting with a keynote on ‘Building Momentum for the Future of Higher Education.’ Framed around two core ideas: the CFO as a strategic partner and the need to integrate institutional mission with financial strategy, the talk moves from the pressures facing the sector today to a practical vision for how business officers can help lead through them. It closes with concrete calls to action for attendees before opening into Q&A.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify key pressures shaping higher education and their implications for institutional strategy and financial decision-making.
  2. Examine the CFO’s evolving role as a strategic partner in aligning institutional mission with financial strategy.
  3. Identify practical actions business officers can take to strengthen institutional resilience and position their institutions for the future.

CPE Available

  • 1 Credit: Management Services