1. The document discusses how a university can use a public-private partnership (PPP) to acquire new student housing. Under a PPP, a private company would design, build, finance, and operate the housing for 25 years in exchange for rent payments from the university. 2. A PPP enables a university to obtain new purpose-built student housing without needing a large upfront investment. The housing could be co-branded with the university to help promote the university's brand and reputation. 3. Living-learning communities and themed housing linked to academic programs could help attract students and improve retention under a PPP housing model.