The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) gathered its member institutions in Indianapolis, Oct. 14-16, for the Fall 2025 Convening focused on collaboration, shared learning, and strategic innovation. The event provided a rich opportunity for UIA member institutions to explore new approaches to advancing student success, exchange insights, and strengthen partnerships across the network.
MSU attendees included Ebony Green, associate dean for University Advising; Karin Hanson, director for Career Services Network; Ariel Arnold, director for Partnering for Access, Success & Support; Samuel Drake, assistant director for Partnering for Access, Success & Support; and UIA representatives Renata Opoczynski, assistant provost for Undergraduate Student Success & UIA Liaison; Genyne Royal, assistant vice president for Student Affairs & UIA Liaison; and Maria O’Connell, UIA fellow and manager of Undergraduate Student Success Strategic Initiatives.
The convening offered a valuable opportunity to reconnect with colleagues across the UIA, and welcome new member institutions, Temple University and the University of South Carolina. We reflected on lessons learned from previous projects, Academic Recovery and Learning Innovation, while getting ready for future projects that focus on improving mobility outcomes for students.
Looking ahead, the UIA is turning its attention to helping to reimagine how students choose their path and how classroom experiences can better prepare them for meaningful careers. Strategic planning sessions empowered campus teams to develop actionable plans aligned with these priorities, laying the groundwork for future UIA-supported projects.
As we move into this next phase, the UIA remains committed to scaling innovation, and driving student success together.
