Universities and corporate partners are investing in large‑scale infrastructure to secure power reliability and to lure students back to campuses. Google announced plans for a Minneapolis data‑center complex paired with Form Energy’s iron‑air batteries—designed to dispatch up to 100 hours of power and to shore up renewables versus intermittent supply. Separately, NEOMA Business School is opening a €149 million Reims campus built around a timber‑framed 'Hive' intended to drive in‑person engagement. The twin moves reflect a trend: investments that combine sustainability, resilience and student experience. For campus leaders, long‑duration storage affects research continuity, data‑center partnerships, and capital planning; new facilities shape recruitment, mental‑health programming and the campus as an experiential asset in an increasingly competitive global market.