AV Is Mounted to Walls, But Are the Walls Ready for AV? | IT in AV

In this installment of IT in AV, James King examines the safety risks of mounting AV equipment without properly evaluating the structures supporting it. Prompted by a tragic incident involving a falling display, James explores how budget pressures, compressed timelines, and overlooked structural concerns can have serious consequences. Drawing on insights from Joe Way, he emphasizes the importance of involving structural experts, coordinating with facilities teams, and speaking up when safety is at risk. Read More

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October 13, 2026

373: Technological Architecture with Taha Jamshidi | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

What happens when an architecture student gets dropped into the middle of an AV/IT organization that is looking to modernize spaces two decades forward? In this episode of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way sits down with UCLA Master of Architecture student Taha Jamshidi to talk about the increasingly important intersection between architecture, technology,... Read More

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October 12, 2026

355: Communication Skills Every AV Leader Needs | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on October 6, 2026 This week Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, and James King discuss communication, neurodiversity, and leadership in higher education AV. Murphy announces the Audible release of her AV Project Management Handbook and uses it to explore a key project-management lesson: teams receive information differently, whether through print, digital tools, audio, email,... Read More

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October 12, 2026

My Take : EDUCAUSE 2026, Now With a Dash of HETMA

Chris Kelly reflects on EDUCAUSE 2026, where HETMA brought its usual mix of community, podcasting, tours, and a little chaos to the Partner Pavilion. From the differences between EDUCAUSE and more AV-focused trade shows to after-hours events and general sessions, Chris shares his experiences and what higher education AV professionals can gain from engaging with the broader campus technology community. Read More

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October 9, 2026

Golfucause 2026: Growing from Greens to Gathering | Business of AV with Joe Way

There is something about a golf tournament that lowers the temperature and encourages fellowship among peers. Titles matter less, company logos on shirt chests demonstrate support rather than sales attempts, and the normal pressure to pitch or perform fades for a few hours. What is left is genuine conversation and listening, friendly competition, and the realization that most of us... Read More

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October 8, 2026

Back to Basics | IT in AV

Technology is supposed to make our work easier, but what happens when it fails? In this month’s IT in AV, James King looks at the importance of keeping the fundamentals sharp, maintaining practical workarounds, and making sure classrooms can keep running even when automation, connectivity, or control systems do not. Read More

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October 8, 2026

89: Jeffrey Powers Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser sits down with the “Lost Soul at Geekazine,” Jeffrey Powers, to talk about what it really means to be an “influencer,” the responsibility that comes with having an audience, and how to balance authenticity with the very real need to make a living Read More

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October 7, 2026

The Ghost in the Building: How to Prevent Your Next LED Wall From Becoming an Expensive Liability | Leftchannel

An LED wall may be built to impress on day one, but what happens in year three? Alberto Scirocco, President and Creative Director at Leftchannel, explores why long-term success depends on more than the display itself. From defining the wall’s purpose and choosing the right CMS to providing templates and establishing ownership, he shares practical steps that can help campus technology teams ensure today’s showcase installation remains useful, manageable, and effective long after the initial handoff. Read More

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October 7, 2026

My Take : The 3rd Annual HETMA Golf Classic

The third annual HETMA Golf Classic brought higher ed AV professionals and industry partners together in Colorado for a day of golf, relationship-building, and plenty of fun, all in support of the Prism Scholarship. Chris Kelly shares his experience attending for the first time, from questionable golf shots and Colorado weather to the people and conversations that make the event about much more than what happens on the scorecard. Read More

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October 6, 2026

369-372: Live-From and Best-Of #EDUCAUSE26 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The Higher Ed AV Podcast went on the road to #EDUCAUSE26 in Denver, Colorado, with three special “Live from #EDUCAUSE26” episodes and “Best of #EDUCAUSE26” recorded directly on the show floor at the HETMA booth. Joe capturing the conversations, ideas, and energy happening in real time through commentary and attendee quick-hit interviews. Each episode brings... Read More

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October 5, 2026

354: The Responsibility to Speak Up | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on September 29, 2026 This week Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley have a wide-ranging conversation that begins with Murphy’s upcoming project-management office hours, her new audiobook, and the Spanish translation of her AV Project Manager Handbook. The discussion then takes a serious turn toward the Cornell fraternity sexual-assault case, higher-education responsibility, Greek-life culture,... Read More

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October 5, 2026

Lessons from the Field: What Higher Ed AV Can Learn from Corporate AV | Troy Story

What can higher ed AV learn from the corporate world without losing what makes our environments unique? In this article Troy Powers explores practical lessons around service expectations, user experience, proactive support, strategic funding, and standardization, with a focus on adapting those practices to better support faculty, students, and campus technology teams. Read More

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