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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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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.

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August 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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.

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July 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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.

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July 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🎙️ 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.

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June 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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👇

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June 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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 👇
May 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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 👇

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May 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Higher ed marketers—we want to hear from YOU! 🎤

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May 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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.

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May 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“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👇

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May 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🎙️ 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 👇
May 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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👇
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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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April 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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 👇
April 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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 👇

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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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April 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🎙️ 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! ⚖️
April 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re building a space on YouTube for higher ed marketers, by higher ed marketers.

Subscribe to our channel for more insights weekly 👉
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April 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
⚡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 👇

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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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April 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🎧 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👇
April 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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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
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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April 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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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.

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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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April 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
⚡ 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.

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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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March 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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 👇
March 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The NIL Top 10: Who are the highest-paid college athletes? 🏈 💸

Here is your March 2025 update 👇
March 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
⚡️ 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 👇
March 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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 👇
March 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM