On the Road with NACUBO President Kara Freeman

In this episode, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman joins Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, to share what she's heard from business officers and other higher education administrations from across the country during her travels this fall. Kara brings a broad view of the challenges institutions are navigating and identifies major themes emerging across institutions—uncertain funding, rising costs, workforce pressures, and rapid digital transformation. She highlights how business officers are adapting through flexible planning, collaboration, and innovation. Additional Resources Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Kara on LinkedIn Read NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2025 Use NACUBO's More Is Possible With Higher Education to amplify the value of higher education Check out the NACUBO Student Success Hub Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations CBO Speaks

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On the Road with NACUBO President Kara Freeman is an episode from NACUBO In Brief by National Association of College and University Business Officers.

This episode is 17:00 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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