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Designing AVoIP for Higher Ed: What AV Teams Need IT to Understand | AV Under the Hood

AV Under the Hood is a new series focused on the real-world decisions behind campus AV systems. In this opening article, Dustin Myers digs into what it actually takes to design AVoIP for higher education. Rather than treating AVoIP as a plug-and-play upgrade, he looks at the infrastructure, planning, and partnerships required to make it sustainable at scale. It is a practical look at what AV teams need IT partners to understand before video ever hits the network. Read More

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April 15, 2026

The Story We Tell Ourselves… Isn’t True | Community Connections with Ryan

This piece explores what psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy suggest about the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. It looks at memory, self deception, cognitive dissonance, and evolution, then turns toward a harder and more hopeful idea: that trusted relationships and real community may be part of how we stay anchored to reality. If the mind is always editing, protecting, and smoothing over, then maybe self understanding was never meant to be a solo act. Read More

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April 15, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Jon Youse, Regional Groups Chair

In this episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran talks with HETMA Regional Chair Jon Youse about self-advocacy, career growth, and what it means to lead while still feeling more comfortable in the background. Jon reflects on his path from college TV production to higher education technology leadership, and shares how being rifed during the pandemic changed the way he thinks about communicating his value. The conversation also explores HETMA road shows, mentorship, and how regional connection can help higher ed technology professionals grow without feeling like they have to do it alone. Read More

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April 15, 2026

354: Special Episode: Shure Webinar: “Trusted by Professionals; Engineered for Everyone” | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this special Higher Ed AV Podcast live stream, Joe Way is joined by Shure’s Yuri and Ryan for an in-depth look at the new SLXD+ wireless platform and what it means for higher education AV teams. Broadcasting with HETMA and packed with live audience questions, this episode explores how Shure has expanded SLXD+ into... Read More

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April 15, 2026

Spotlight on University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Campus Spotlight

At the University of Southern California, scale drives every decision around learning spaces. Supporting more than 1,000 Zoom-enabled spaces and thousands of concurrent users each day, USC’s Learning Environments team has built a centralized, standards-driven model focused on simplicity, reliability, and faculty control. This profile looks at how USC designs, supports, and evolves instructional technology at one of the largest deployments in higher education. Read More

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April 14, 2026

353: From Grassroots to Gravity with BC Hatchett | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

Joe Way and BC Hatchett take a hard look at HETMA’s evolution from a passionate startup community into a respected force in the AV industry, and the weight that comes with that growth. Their conversation explores leadership, reputation, business responsibility, and the tension between building community and building something sustainable. Along the way, they remind listeners that advocacy, growth, and success rarely come easy, but they are worth it. Read More

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