Finding Your People | Empowered by Design

Finding your people in higher ed AV is not about joining a single organization, but about building intentional connections across communities. Drawing from experiences at the MCUAV conference, this article explores the different types of professional groups that exist in higher ed AV and how organizations like HETMA help bridge gaps between local support, strategy, and professional growth. Read More

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March 23, 2026

327: St. Patrick’s Day Party | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on March 19, 2026: This St. Patrick’s Day-themed episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Joe Way, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, and Murphy Daley, joined by returning guests Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics) and Philip Leimbach. The group blends humor and industry insight, starting with Murphy’s “PM Minute,” emphasizing the importance of effective project... Read More

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March 21, 2026

Amplified: Tom Segers | Community Connections with Ryan

Tom Segers is the kind of higher ed AV leader who lives in reality first: seven campuses, a tiny team, and decisions that have to work in real classrooms, not just on a tradeshow stage. From privacy driven hybrid design to lifecycle planning and hands on testing, he keeps pulling the conversation back to what education actually needs, then takes that insight straight to the people building the products. His core message is simple: education is too fragmented to influence the industry alone, so community and shared feedback loops are how we move from adapting tools to shaping them. Read More

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March 20, 2026

Nominations Open for HETMA Board and Chair Positions

The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors and Chair positions. This annual process gives HETMA members the opportunity to help shape the organization’s leadership and support the continued growth of the higher education technology community. Read More

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March 20, 2026

Best Practices for Submitting Awards Nominations | Business of AV

Industry awards matter because they celebrate excellence, elevate deserving people and programs, and bring visibility to impactful work that might otherwise go unnoticed. Drawing on experience as a nominee, winner, judge, and organizer, Joe argues that winning often comes down not just to the quality of the work, but to the quality of the nomination itself. The strongest nominations are those that closely follow the criteria, tell a clear and compelling story, demonstrate real impact with specific evidence, and make it easy for judges to fully understand why the nominee stands out. Read More

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March 19, 2026

HETMA Presents… Jackie Young: Innovation is Not Optional

Logitech for Education marketing leader Jackie Young walks through a joint AVIXA and Logitech survey that captured input from more than 500 AV and IT pros, more than 600 faculty, and nearly 700 students. The conversation focuses on the gap between hybrid expectations and real classroom performance, and why reliability, interoperability, and ease of use shape how people perceive an institution. Jackie also shares a few metrics that can help campus teams make a clearer case for investment by tying technology experience to retention and institutional stability. Read More

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