The post-pandemic expectations of today's students require greater innovation in teaching and learning. Rapidly changing technologies and software applications will drastically change how higher education is structured and disseminated. In this article, the authors examine the use of micro-credentialing, the potential and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, and strategic assessment. Institutions of higher education can meet marketplace demands by developing interdisciplinary certificates, custom badging, and micro-credentials that are embedded in degree pathways, as they navigate the changing landscape of student expectations and career needs.