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Reporting, analysis, and insights from and for higher ed leaders. Home of the Higher Voltage and Trusted Voices podcasts.

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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Columbia settles early. Harvard keeps fighting. And Trump signs an exec order that could reshape college sports. 🎙️ On Campus Docket, Scott Schneider & Eric Kelderman unpack 3 legal shifts higher ed can’t ignore. 🔗 voltedu.com/podcast/the-...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
The article started the conversation. This episode of Higher Voltage takes it further. @kctyler2.bsky.social and Erica Levi Zelinger on rethinking how higher ed talks to men. Listen to the episode: voltedu.com/podcast/why-... Read the article: voltedu.com/marketing-br...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Missed the latest episode of Campus Docket? 🎙️ Neal Hutchens joined Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman to talk legal pressure, governance shifts, and why the "glorious messiness" of higher ed might be at risk. Catch up now: voltedu.com/podcast/acad...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
🎙️ New Campus Docket episode: What happens when DEI meets whistleblowers and the False Claims Act? Zachary Cunha joins @edlawdude.bsky.social and Eric Kelderman to unpack a legal shift higher ed can’t ignore. Listen to the full episode: voltedu.com/podcast/camp...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Where are college sports headed? 🏈 In this episode of Campus Docket, @tulaneu.bsky.social's Gabe Feldman joins Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman to break down the latest legal and regulatory developments shaping the future of college athletics. Tune in for more👇 voltedu.com/podcast/nil-...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
It's the Trusted Voices Season 3 finale! 🎉 @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social reflect on a year of bold conversations, policy pitfalls, and personal growth. Tune in for summer reading recs, must-follow resources, and even a discount code for a book you’ll want on your shelf 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Is college too woke? 🤔 @cicnotes.bsky.social President Marjorie Hass offers a layered response to that question in the most recent Campus Docket episode with hosts Eric Kelderman and Scott Schneider. Listen to the full episode to learn more 👇 voltedu.com/podcast/is-h...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Higher ed marketers—we want to hear from YOU! 🎤 What do you want Volt to cover next? Take our super short survey and help shape the content, topics, and insights we share with the community 👇 electrickite.typeform.com/volt-survey2...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
New Higher Voltage episode⚡ @kctyler2.bsky.social talks with @higheredcmo.bsky.social about her new book, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺, and how empathy, authenticity, and strategy can transform higher ed marketing—and student outcomes. voltedu.com/podcast/hear...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
“Dumpster fire.” 🔥 That’s how @aceducation.bsky.social's Ted Mitchell describes the current state of higher ed. He joined @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social on this season's penultimate episode of Trusted Voices👇 voltedu.com/podcast/will...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🎙️ Episode 2 of Campus Docket is live! “The Katrina of Trump administrations.” @hiphopprez.bsky.social joins to talk crisis leadership, culture wars & why higher ed can’t afford to stay silent 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Think baby or wedding registry, but for college students 💸 @kctyler2.bsky.social sat down with Lisa Hennessy and Alexander Boylan, the powerhouse behind The Student Registry, to talk about what it takes to help students not just find the right college but stay there👇 www.podbean.com/ep/pb-u623x-...
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The Student Registry: Crowdfunding the College Journey
Student debt is crushing. Financial aid is outdated. And higher ed still expects students to figure it out solo. Kevin Tyler talks with Lisa Hennessy and Alex Boylan—co-founders of The College Tour an...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A new episode of Trusted Voices is live on all platforms! @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social dig into what Harvard’s bold refusal to comply with new Trump administration pressures means for the Ivy Leagues and campuses nationwide. Listen to the full episode for more insights 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The first episode of Campus Docket is live! Federal threats. Legal landmines. Culture war crossfire. In the debut episode of Campus Docket, attorney Scott Schneider and @chronicle.com reporter Eric Kelderman dig into the chaos colleges are navigating right now 👇 www.podbean.com/ep/pb-6iwhn-...
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Pandora's Box Is Open: Higher Ed's Legal Reality
Colleges are staring down federal funding cuts, DEI crackdowns, Title IX battles over transgender athletes, and a looming shake‑up in big‑time college sports. Attorney Scott D. Schneider and writer Er...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
🎙️ New from Volt: Campus Docket — a podcast exploring the legal issues shaping #highered. From major court decisions to campus policies, hosts Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman will be breaking it all down. First episode drops tomorrow! ⚖️
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
We’re building a space on YouTube for higher ed marketers, by higher ed marketers. Subscribe to our channel for more insights weekly 👉 www.youtube.com/@volthighered youtube.com/shorts/9yeq_... #highered #highereducation #higheredmarketing #youtube
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Tam Powell on breaking the stereotype that #highereducation is slow to move. #higheredmarketing
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
⚡A fresh episode of Higher Voltage is live on all platforms⚡ Tamalyn Powell and Gary Mueller joined host @kctyler2.bsky.social to talk about the Proud Sponsor Campaign, a national effort to reframe how Americans see higher education 👇 www.podbean.com/ep/pb-x8ddx-...
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Proud Sponsor: Reclaiming the Narrative for Higher Education
Kevin Tyler speaks with Tam Powell and Gary Mueller of BVK and Serve Marketing about the Proud Sponsor Campaign, a bold national initiative to reframe the public conversation around higher education. ...
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
🎧 New Higher Voltage episode drops this Thursday — and you don’t want to miss it! Host @kctyler2.bsky.social chats with Gary Mueller and Tamalyn Powell about Proud Sponsor — a bold, national campaign tackling the growing skepticism around the value of college👇
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Shane Baglini @shanebaglini.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
How higher ed responds to the Trump administration’s coordinated dismantling could determine how the next decade plus of education in America looks. Excited to contribute to this piece for @voltedu.bsky.social w/ fellow luminaries like @josephjmaster.bsky.social and @kctyler2.bsky.social
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5 Higher Education Marketing Trends Shaping 2025 | Volt
Insights from top industry experts on the challenges and opportunities defining higher education marketing trends this year.
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Jaime Hunt @higheredcmo.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It might seem like #highered marketers can't do much to help our colleague working in DEI. But we can. I write about it this week for @voltedu.bsky.social. voltedu.com/insights/hel...
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Supporting Higher Ed DEI When the Rules Keep Changing | Volt
As DEI restrictions increase, Jaime Hunt shares practical ways for higher ed marketers to support inclusion within institutional guidelines.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
⚡ A new Higher Voltage episode is live ⚡ Host @kctyler2.bsky.social speaks with Scott Marshall about why institutions must move beyond the traditional “sage-on-a-stage” model and embrace an ongoing, dynamic learning experience for both students and faculty. voltedu.com/podcast/beyo...
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Higher Voltage: Beyond the Sage on the Stage | Volt
Quality learning isn’t about what we teach. It’s about how students and faculty grow together through collaboration and innovation.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Get ready for an exciting new episode of Higher Voltage—coming soon! ⚡️ Host @kctyler2.bsky.social chats with Semester At Sea's President and CEO, Scott Marshall, about what makes learning truly effective, the role of innovation in higher ed, and much more. Stay tuned 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The NIL Top 10: Who are the highest-paid college athletes? 🏈 💸 Here is your March 2025 update 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
⚡️ New Higher Voltage episode! ⚡️ @kctyler2.bsky.social chats with @melissarichards.bsky.social, about her upcoming book and the keys to building trust, credibility, and commitment in leadership. 🎁 Bonus: Melissa shares an exclusive interactive resource from her book! Listen now to grab it 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Another episode of Trusted Voices is live! 🎇 @tvparrot.bsky.social and @erinahennessy.bsky.social talk with @holdenthorp.bsky.social about the role of transparency in leadership, speaking up in controversy, and the responsibility institutions have to the public 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
How is AI shaping accessibility in higher ed? 🎙️ Jamie Axelrod joins @kctyler2.bsky.social to break it down. Listen to the full Higher Voltage episode to learn more 👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
New ADA Title II updates mean colleges must move from reactive fixes to proactive digital accessibility compliance. In this Higher Voltage episode, @kctyler2.bsky.social and Jamie Axelrod break down what these changes mean for #highered 👇 voltedu.com/podcast/shif...
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Higher Voltage: Shifting to Proactive ADA Compliance | Volt
Kevin Tyler and Jamie Axelrod discuss how recent ADA updates will impact digital accessibility in higher education.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Marketing in higher ed moves fast—and Jennifer Umberger knows it. In this QuickFire, she talks to Volt's Kevin Renton about early career missteps, the challenge of standing out, and why she still loves the work despite it all. 🎥 Watch now & subscribe to Volt’s YouTube channel youtu.be/5PjpK_UgnEc
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QuickFire: Kettering University’s Jennifer Umberger
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
With NIH grant cuts and shifting federal funding under the Trump administration, #highered is feeling the impact. @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social break down what it means for colleges and universities, communities, and the future of DEI and student success👇
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Higher ed has been slow to embrace digital marketing, but @ambioedu.bsky.social and performance TV are proving that targeted, data-driven strategies can make a measurable impact 💡 Listen to the new Higher Voltage episode to learn more 👇 voltedu.com/podcast/perf...
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Performance TV is Transforming Higher Ed - Volt
Higher ed has been slow to embrace digital marketing, but AmbioEDU and performance TV are proving that targeted, data-driven strategies can make a measurable impact.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
🚨 New Higher Voltage episode dropping tomorrow! 🚨 Join @kctyler2.bsky.social and Jennifer Lonchar as they discuss @ambioedu.bsky.social, performance TV, and what’s next for #highered marketing. Don’t miss it—tune in tomorrow! 🎧
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The night TikTok went dark and what it means for those who decided to make this their career 📹 Read more in the article by Kellen Manning 👇 voltedu.com/insights/the...
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The Night of the TikTok Outage | Volt
The recent 12-hour TikTok outage was a stark reminder of how dependent content creators are on social platforms.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Great leaders know when to listen, when to lead, and when to adapt—blending servant and adaptive leadership makes all the difference. Learn more in the article by Jamie Ceman👇 voltedu.com/insights/why...
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Why Blended Leadership Models Work Best in Higher Ed | Volt
Jamie Ceman believes blending servant and adaptive leadership creates more effective leaders who can navigate complexity and drive change.
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Kevin @kctyler2.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
What a joy it was to chat with my friend @devinpurgason.bsky.social on a recent episode of Higher Voltage! Check it out when you get a chance. voltedu.com/podcast/comm...
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Community College — America’s Best-Kept Promise - Volt
Community colleges are redefining student success through innovation, hyper-personalization and a commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A new episode of Higher Voltage is live! 📣 From the rise of AI recruiters to the power of authentic storytelling, @kctyler2.bsky.social, @iamjennypetty.bsky.social and Emily Smith explore innovative strategies to engage students, attract adult learners, and future-proof enrollment efforts.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Sara Custer, editor-in-chief of @insidehighered.com, joins @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social to discuss the current state of the higher ed sector, including the role of media and early impacts of the Trump administration 👇 voltedu.com/podcast/bein...
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Trusted Voices Podcast: Being a Critical Friend | Volt
Sara Custer, editor-in-chief of Inside Higher Ed, joins Trusted Voices to discuss the current state of the higher ed sector.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Don’t be afraid to talk to the media 📢 That’s the advice from Sara Custer, editor in chief at @insidehighered.com, in the latest Trusted Voices episode with @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social. The full episode drops tomorrow! Stay tuned 👀
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Can higher ed re-engage stop-out students and help them graduate? 🤔 Collaborations between financial services and education leaders aim to address financial challenges and support stop-out students in completing their degrees👇 voltedu.com/insights/can...
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Re-engage Stop-Out Students| Volt
Financial services and education leaders develop strategies to re-engage stop-out students, helping them overcome challenges and complete their degrees.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A short preview of the QuickFire with @devinpurgason.bsky.social coming out soon 🔥
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Can generative AI video be used in higher ed marketing? 🤖 Although not yet ready for prime time, generative AI video shows potential to transform recruitment, campus tours and storytelling—if humans lead the way. Read more in the article by John Azoni 👇 voltedu.com/marketing-br...
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Generative AI video in higher ed marketing | Volt
Not yet ready for prime time, AI video does show the potential to transform recruitment, campus tours and storytelling in higher ed.
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Volt @voltedu.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Volt is excited to join the higher ed community on Bluesky ☁️ Here, you’ll find: ✨ Insights from industry leaders 🎥 Highlights from our podcasts and QuickFire series 💡 A space to share your voice and connect with peers We’re here to share, learn, and grow alongside this incredible community!
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