We are embarking on an online environment transformation that is every bit as revolutionary as the inception of the Web browser in 1992. The Metaverse will supplant the browser for many of our activities. We will immerse ourselves through avatars to engage in commerce, education, and social exchanges. Now is the time to prepare for the transition. [While I wrote this for businesses, the messages are much the same for higher ed - the Metaverse is upon us - we must prepare - Ray]