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The Columbia Settlement, Harvard’s Fight and Trump’s NIL Order

When colleges are settling before investigations even begin, it’s a sign the legal landscape has changed.

Why Are Fewer Men Going to College?

An in-depth conversation about how colleges and universities are trying to reverse the trend of declining male enrollment in higher ed.

The Compliance Whiplash Is Real

As Title VI joins Title IX in the federal spotlight, Courtney Bullard breaks down how compliance has become a full-time fire drill for higher ed legal teams.

Academic Freedom Under Fire

When 70% of your budget comes from the hospital, it’s no longer business as usual in higher ed.

Whistleblowers and the False Claims Act

What happens when DEI programs meet whistleblowers and federal investigations? Higher ed may be about to find out.

Higher Ed’s New Legal Reality

Pandora’s box is open. Federal funding freezes, culture‑war lawsuits, and athlete pay battles signal a legal era that could upend how colleges operate.

NIL, Title IX and the Future of College Sports

The amateur model is crumbling. Gabe Feldman unpacks what happens when athletes start getting paid—and what that means for everyone else.

End of Semester Reflections

As the industry faces political pressure and policy upheaval, the Trusted Voices podcast ends its third season with a rallying cry: lead boldly, rest fiercely, and never stop fighting for higher ed.

Is Higher Ed Too Woke?

In a time of political tension and policy whiplash, CIC President Marjorie Hass offers a grounded, insider’s take on what small colleges are really up against—from legal uncertainty to public perception—and why they still matter more than ever.

Heart Over Hype: The Empathy Overhaul Higher Ed Marketing Needs

Jaime Hunt joins Higher Voltage to explain why the future of higher ed marketing depends on empathy, authenticity and letting go of what used to work.