
Beyond the Search Cliff
The search cliff is here, and if institutions don’t rethink recruitment with AI, storytelling, and owned marketing channels, they risk falling behind in the race for students.

Being a Critical Friend
Sara Custer, editor-in-chief of Inside Higher Ed, joins Erin and Teresa to discuss the current state of the higher ed sector, including the role of media and early impacts of the Trump administration.

Community College — America’s Best-Kept Promise
Community colleges are redefining student success through innovation, hyper-personalization and a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.
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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.

Finding Opportunity Amid Politicization
Kevin and Carri Twigg examine higher ed’s future in light of potential disruptions, a dismantled ED and shifts in institutional identity and collaboration.

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

Shifting Landscapes – The Future of Study Abroad
Inclusive marketing and shifting demographics are reshaping the future of international education, as Kelly Holland of the AIFS explains.

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.

Got Education? – Reframing the Value of Higher Ed
Grassroots efforts by institutions in Idaho and Utah are transforming the higher ed narrative.

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.

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.

Start small, start with one place.
Ready to level up your content game? Brian Piper joins host Kevin Tyler to share how universities can build trust, connect with audiences and thrive in a digital-first world.

Leading with Humanity, Not Just Titles
Kevin McClure and Jorge Burmicky join the Trusted Voices Podcast to share why their report on presidential competencies are far more than a leadership checklist.

All About the Benjamins
Finances, elections, and leadership: Erin and Teresa kick off Season 3 by looking ahead to the drivers of fall on campus.

When Harvard Sneezes: Is Institutional Neutrality the Next Higher Ed Virus?
Season 2 closes with Teresa and Erin looking ahead at what may be a bananas-filled fall of politics, collegiate athletics and policy changes.