Event Calendar

January 8, 2026 | 1 pm ET Board member orientation programs offer unique forums for colleges, universities, and foundations to prepare new and even continuing board members for their roles and responsibilities.

January 9–11, 2026 | Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key, Clearwater, FL | AGB's Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities allows chair-president teams to develop robust partnerships and create a focused agenda that moves …

In this webinar, Dr. Mike Gavin, founder of Education4All, will share his insights from Education4All’s collaborative initiatives, showing how collective leadership can reinforce higher education’s essential democratic role—ensuring that institutions remain open, equitable, and free from undue influence.

The 2026 Foundation Leadership Forum will bring together foundation board members and foundation and institution executive teams to learn from each other and develop strategies to elevate board leadership, strengthen institution-foundation partnerships, and sustain shared purposes in the years ahead. …

This half-day workshop will address the ways higher education endowments differ from other types of investments and the fiduciary and other standards applicable to the staff and board members responsible for endowment oversight and more

Hosted by AGB in collaboration with the Network of California Community College Foundations (NCCCF), the workshop will bring together board members and executive staff of California community colleges and affiliated foundations along with community college leaders. 

February 12, 2026 | 1 pm ET A well-executed meeting enhances board satisfaction and contributes meaningfully to retention and succession planning.

Join this webinar for board members and senior leaders where we will understand the measurable economic impact of higher education on individuals, regions, and the national economy.

March 5, 2026 | 1 pm ET Join us to gain insights into best practices for onboarding new chairs, navigating institutional dynamics, and strengthening collaboration between boards and executive leadership.

At the 2026 AGB Board Professionals Conference, participants will explore how boards can respect important traditions while also being open to new ideas and changes that help colleges and universities succeed.