CampusWorks and Dynamic Campus Merge to Form Higher Ed Services Giant

AUSTIN, Texas – February 24, 2026 – In a significant consolidation within the higher education technology sector, CampusWorks Inc. and Dynamic Campus announced today they are merging. The move combines two leading providers of strategy and managed services, creating a scaled powerhouse poised to address the profound operational and digital challenges facing colleges and universities.

This strategic union brings together CampusWorks, with its 26-year history in technology strategy and transformation, and Dynamic Campus, a major provider of IT outsourcing and managed services since 2002. The combined entity aims to offer a more comprehensive suite of services, leveraging complementary expertise to help institutions modernize, improve student outcomes, and navigate an increasingly complex landscape. The merger is backed by Atlantic Street Capital (ASC), the private equity firm that holds Dynamic Campus in its portfolio, signaling strong investor confidence in the future of the education support market.

A New Powerhouse in Higher Ed Services

The merger creates a formidable competitor in the higher education services market, which includes large, generalist consulting firms, enterprise software vendors, and smaller niche providers. By joining forces, CampusWorks and Dynamic Campus are positioning themselves as a leading vendor-neutral partner, capable of providing end-to-end support that is not tied to a specific technology platform.

CampusWorks has built its reputation on helping institutions with strategic planning, process redesign, and enterprise system optimization. Its offerings include interim CIO services and an AI-powered analytics solution, CampusLens, designed to provide real-time insights into student success. Dynamic Campus, meanwhile, has distinguished itself as a major provider of strategic technology and functional managed services, specializing in IT outsourcing, cybersecurity, and business intelligence. Their model often involves embedding resources on-campus while leveraging remote shared services, offering institutions both expertise and budget predictability.

Together, their service portfolio becomes a “one-stop-shop” for institutional leaders. A college struggling with an outdated student information system could now turn to a single partner for everything from the initial system assessment and selection (a CampusWorks strength) to the long-term management and support of the new platform (a Dynamic Campus specialty). This integrated approach is designed to simplify vendor management and provide more cohesive solutions.

"CampusWorks has always been guided by a people-first, client-centered approach," said Liz Murphy, CEO & Chief Evangelist of CampusWorks, in a statement. "By joining forces with Dynamic Campus, we are expanding our capacity to deliver the expertise, innovation, and scalability that today's institutions need to thrive."

The Private Equity Playbook

The merger is not just a strategic alignment of two companies; it is a calculated move orchestrated by private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital. ASC, which acquired Dynamic Campus in 2025, specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies and building them into scaled, national leaders. This merger is a textbook example of its platform-building strategy.

ASC’s model focuses on operational improvements and strategic growth rather than pure financial engineering. By combining CampusWorks and Dynamic Campus, the firm is creating a significantly larger and more capable organization designed for long-term growth and market leadership. This move reflects a broader trend of private equity investment in stable, high-demand sectors like education technology, where recurring revenue models and non-discretionary spending create attractive opportunities.

Paul Sun, a Partner at ASC, commented on the vision behind the deal. "By bringing CampusWorks and Dynamic Campus together, we are building a scaled, best-in-class organization with enhanced capabilities and a stronger foundation for long-term growth to support the needs of the changing higher education landscape," he stated. This investment signals a strong belief that the demand for third-party expertise to manage technology and drive efficiency in higher education will only continue to grow.

Meeting the Demands of a Sector in Transformation

The timing of the merger is critical, as it aligns directly with the immense pressures facing higher education. Institutions are grappling with a convergence of challenges, including enrollment fluctuations, rising student expectations, and the urgent need for digital transformation. The combined expertise of CampusWorks and Dynamic Campus is tailored to address these specific pain points.

The push for operational efficiency is relentless. With budgets tight and the perceived value of a degree under scrutiny, colleges must do more with less. The new entity's focus on streamlining processes, optimizing enterprise systems, and providing managed IT services promises to help institutions reduce administrative overhead and reallocate resources toward their core mission of teaching and research.

Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from a futuristic concept to a present-day necessity. With CampusWorks' AI-driven analytics and Dynamic Campus's business intelligence capabilities, the merged company is well-positioned to help clients leverage data for everything from predictive student success modeling to smarter financial planning.

Jody Glubke, CEO and Cofounder at Dynamic Campus, highlighted this client-centric goal. "By coming together, we are strengthening our ability to support colleges and universities with greater capacity and expanded expertise, accelerating innovation, and helping institutional leaders navigate change with confidence while staying focused on what matters most."

Ultimately, the success of this merger will be measured by its impact on the institutions and students it serves. By combining strategic vision with on-the-ground technical execution, the new entity aims to be a crucial partner for colleges and universities as they work to not only survive the current challenges but also to reinvent themselves for a more digital, efficient, and student-focused future.