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Higher Education Forum

October 8, 2025 CUNY Graduate Center, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016 – Proshansky Auditorium

Keynote Speakers

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David Greenberg

Executive Vice President of University Facilities and Operations

Columbia University

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james kellerhouse

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Operation

Vanderbilt University

Speakers

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Marcus Caamaño

Director of Design and Construction, Division of Facilities & Campus Operations

Stevens Institute of Technology

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Claudia Cusumano

Principal

KPF

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Christine Galib

Director of Advancing Photonics Technologies

Princeton

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Lenny Kaplan

Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics

NJIT

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 Mary Mahany

Senior Project Executive

Shawmut Design and Construction

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Andrew Repoli

Director: Global Facilities and Construction Management

New York University

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IVY Schultz

Director Of Entrepreneurship

Columbia University

What You Need To Know

As the academic and economic landscapes of the New York tristate region continue to evolve, higher education institutions are stepping up to meet the moment—rethinking how campuses function, feel, and shape the student experience. The Commercial Observer Higher Education Design & Construction Forum brings together leaders from colleges, universities, architecture firms, and development teams to explore how the built environment is transforming the future of learning.

This timely forum will spotlight the most pressing trends and forward-thinking projects in higher ed design and construction—from building innovation hubs that align with industry and workforce demands, to expanding campuses through adaptive reuse in one of the country’s densest urban environments. Discussions will highlight how institutions are investing in student wellness, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive placemaking—turning physical spaces into catalysts for connection, opportunity, and impact.

Whether you’re an institutional planner, design professional, builder, or higher ed leader, this forum will offer critical perspectives and partnerships for building campuses that meet the needs of today—and tomorrow.

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Agenda

Beyond the Game: How Athletic Facility Design Shapes Campus Life & Student Success
Catalysts for Change: Designing Innovation Hubs That Bridge Higher Ed & Industry
Urban Evolution: Adaptive Reuse and Campus Expansion in NYC’s Tightest Spaces
Wired for Impact: Building All-Electric, Sustainable Campuses for the Next Generation
More Than a Campus: Designing Spaces that Shape Student Life and Belonging
Building Skills, Building Futures: Designing Workforce Training Centers for NYC’s Evolving Economy

Higher Education Forum

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 8AM – 12PM ET
CUNY Graduate Center New York, NY 10016 Proshansky auditorium
$199 Early Bird

Who Should Attend

  • Owners/ Developers
  • Architects/ Engineers
  • Contractors
  • Facilities Manager
  • Urban Planners

Sponsors

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ELECTRA

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KPF

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