We are proud to announce the launch of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Leadership Institute, bringing together our flagship leadership programs under a unified identity.

The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses.

Keith Marshall, who has led the Big Ten Academic Alliance for nearly a decade, will retire in December 2026. Under his tenure, the Alliance expanded library access, leadership development, and international partnerships, and added four new members in its largest-ever expansion, bringing total membership to 18 institutions.

The Big Ten Academic Alliance has launched its 2026 Professional Development Program on Internationalization with 17 staff members from 10 institutions who will spend six months developing expertise in global engagement, culminating in a field experience in Ireland.