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Higher Voltage

Actually, Americans Do Trust Higher Education

Despite rising skepticism, new data shows Americans still trust higher education; David Lazer breaks down what the data really shows.

FU: Colorado Mesa’s Bold Stand Against Elitism in Higher Ed

Colorado Mesa University’s Featherstone campaign took a creative risk, sparking a national conversation about elitism and access in higher education.

The State of Student Support Services

Lindsay Daugherty unpacks how food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health challenges are reshaping higher ed’s responsibility to students — and why the future of enrollment depends on being “student ready.”

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.

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.

This Registry Isn’t for Your Wedding.

What if the key to helping more students start strong and actually stay in school was not in a loan office?

Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education

The Proud Sponsor campaign isn’t about getting more people into college. It’s about reminding everyone why higher education matters to us all.

Beyond the Sage on the Stage: The Future of Quality Learning

Quality learning isn’t about what we teach. It’s about how students and faculty grow together through experience, collaboration and innovation.

Trust, Credibility and the Power of Checklists

Leadership is about action—building trust, earning credibility, and demonstrating commitment—and having a plan makes all the difference.

Shifting from Reactive to Proactive ADA Compliance

The latest ADA updates aren’t introducing new requirements—they’re reinforcing the need for a cultural shift in higher ed toward proactive digital accessibility.