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Between domestic politics, geopolitical uncertainty, transforming athletics and struggling public perception, higher ed is going through it. Teresa and Erin discuss.

Grinnell College President Anne Harris joins Trusted Voices to discuss leadership, government relations, and building community in a rapidly changing higher ed landscape.

Teresa and Erin preview Inside Higher Ed’s annual survey of presidents — and the long list of things keeping them up at night.

Michael Harris joins TVP to discuss state legislatures are changing higher ed governance, why higher ed isn’t investigating its own Epstein ties — and how power is being reshaped in colleges and universities.

Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot on how governance, financial sustainability, and strategic comms will shape which institutions are prepared for the coming year.

Todd Henry on how higher ed leaders can protect their energy, prune distractions, and lead with clarity, authenticity, and creative courage.

A crossover episode exploring how the Trump Administration’s higher ed compact could reshape governance, autonomy, and accountability across the industry.

Teresa and Erin discuss the lawsuit against UNC, Vanderbilt’s poll that shows rising confidence in higher education, the increasing compliance struggle, and more.

Saint Francis University’s decision to drop Division I athletics wasn’t just about sports — it was about mission, students, and trust.

As higher ed adjusts to a new normal of volatility, Teresa and Erin open Season 4 of Trusted Voices with a call to action: Keep your eye on the big picture and roll up your sleeves to get the work done.