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Trusted Voices

Grace under Pressure

Dr. Vann R. Newkirk Sr. joins Teresa and Erin to discuss why his vision for HBCUs goes beyond tradition, emphasizing innovative strategies and critical support to ensure their lasting impact.

Feet to the Fire

Dr. Belle S. Wheelan joins Teresa and Erin to discuss accreditation, the responsibilities and roles of accrediting bodies and the plans for higher ed under a second Trump administration.

Shifting Realities

Erin and Teresa unpack the challenges shaping higher education leadership, from media influence to strategic planning and global insights.

Higher Ed Has Always Been Political

Teresa and Erin forecast 2025’s higher ed landscape, highlighting enrollment trends, crisis communication, and shifts under a potential new Department of Education.

A Fall Semester of Institutional Resilience

Erin and Teresa talk about coping with hurricanes, resources for navigating election season and the importance of leadership vulnerability.

Valerie Sheares Ashby on Mentorship, Team Building and Measures of Success

President Valerie Sheares Ashby of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County discusses mentorship, team building and measures of success.

Amy Privette Perko on the NCAA, NIL, and Today’s Student-Athlete Experience

On the eve of March Madness, this week’s episode is all about college athletics and the NCAA.

Podcast Crossover: The College Board’s Trouble in Florida

Trusted Voices podcast hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy join the show to discuss the College Board chaos in Florida and what the increasing politicization of higher education means for the future of the industry.

What We Learned From Our Conversation with Eric Hoover

Teresa and Erin discuss the potential value of a collective, collaborative campaign around the value of a higher education.

Eric Hoover on Student Experiences and Higher Ed’s Trust Issues

The senior writer from The Chronicle of Higher Education shares his perspective based on his reporting; plus, a roundup of recent higher ed news.