Every day, The Chronicle reports on the issues shaping higher education. But behind every headline is a larger question, one that doesn't end when the story is published.

This September, Chronicle Festival, brings those conversations together with leading thinkers, The Chronicle's journalists, and colleagues from across higher education.

Here's a look at just a few of the stories — and the conversations — they've inspired.

Public confidence in colleges and universities is shifting, leaving many institutions asking how they can strengthen relationships with students, families, policymakers, and the communities they serve.

At the Chronicle Festival: Explore practical strategies for rebuilding trust during a time of change.

Across campuses, faculty and student-success leaders are rethinking how to reconnect students with learning, purpose, and campus life.

At the Chronicle Festival: Hear from Rebecca Winthrop on practical approaches to reengaging today's students and preparing them for an AI-enabled future.

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday academic life, institutions are balancing innovation with critical thinking, academic integrity, and student success.

At the Chronicle Festival: Join conversations on AI's impact on teaching, learning, and the future of higher education.

From political scrutiny and financial pressures to shifting public expectations, today's leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity.

At the Chronicle Festival: Hear candid conversations on leadership, institutional neutrality, and building resilient campuses.