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Where Inspiration Meets Intention

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The Institute for Higher Education is where institutional leaders refine their strategy, refuel their passion, and strengthen their professional networks.

Join us for an immersive experience June 1-3, 2026. Institute sessions will be held at The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.

It’s more than an agenda.
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> Check out The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame

> EXPLORE THE 2026
SESSIONS AND SCHEDULE

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Deeper Learning

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Deeper Relationships

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Deeper Reflection

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All aboard!

The museum is the home of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and America’s Cup Hall of Fame, celebrating legends whose innovation, courage, and strategic thinking reshaped the sport and influenced broader culture.​

It sits in Newport’s historic Armory Building, which previously served as press headquarters for the America’s Cup.

You’ll experience the legacy of global competition, storytelling, and high-performance strategy.

Arrive at the Institute with thoughts, questions, and enthusiasm.

Leave with new ideas, mentors, and an enrollment plan to help your institution thrive.

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What Sets the Institute Apart?

We Sail Together.

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Ready to set sail?

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