Forvis Mazars, a public accounting firm specializing in higher education mergers and acquisitions, is expanding its free platform designed to connect colleges and universities with potential partners. The tool arrives as institutions confront a shrinking pipeline of students and increasing financial pressure. The platform allows school officials to meet and explore partnership opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances.

Forvis Mazars works with schools navigating these complex transactions, offering advisory services throughout the process. The initiative reflects a broader trend of consolidation in the higher education sector, where demographic shifts and enrollment declines are forcing many institutions to seek survival through collaboration. The firm aims to streamline the initial discovery phase, helping leaders identify compatible matches more efficiently than traditional networking methods.