Podcasts
Going Clery: Campus Safety Beyond Mere Compliance
From Clery Act compliance to campus policing, this episode explores how colleges and universities are redefining campus safety in a shifting legal and political environment.
The Search for Certainty in 2026
Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot on how governance, financial sustainability, and strategic comms will shape which institutions are prepared for the coming year.
2026: An Inflection Point for AI
Jaime Hunt says institutions that don’t embrace AI in the classroom and in administration in 2026 will begin to struggle.
Will private equity kill college sports?
Experts warn that outside funding could lead to athletes who aren’t students and teams that represent institutions in name only, dissolving valuable fan and alumni allegiances.
Why 2026 Is the Year for Emotional Content
Bruce Lee and TikTok creator lessons for creating connections in an era of content slop and declining reach.
How to Stop Dying from Burnout
Todd Henry on how higher ed leaders can protect their energy, prune distractions, and lead with clarity, authenticity, and creative courage.
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.
8 things we saw and heard at AMA ‘25
How AI, private equity, changing search behaviors and burnout are defining higher ed marketing right now.
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.
4 Tips to Get the Most Out of the 2025 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
Everything you need to prepare for higher ed marketing’s biggest conference of the year.
Will Trump’s ‘Compact’ End Autonomy in Higher Ed?
A crossover episode exploring how the Trump Administration’s higher ed compact could reshape governance, autonomy, and accountability across the industry.
The internet is dead…now what?
In an internet awash with AI-generated content, how do you still reach your audience while maintaining your integrity?
Help: My President Wants Results From Our Rebrand Right Now
Plus, what to do if you think you’re ready for a promotion, but there are no signs of roles above you opening up any time soon.
It’s time to press ‘Play’ on courage again
Why advancement teams need to get back to the work of leading institutions courageously.
