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Reporting, analysis, and insights from and for higher ed leaders. Home of the Higher Voltage and Trusted Voices podcasts.
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
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
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
🎙️ 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
🎧 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
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
⚡️ 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
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 👇
March 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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👇
February 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🚨 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! 🎧
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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.
January 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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 👀
January 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A short preview of the QuickFire with @devinpurgason.bsky.social coming out soon 🔥
January 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM