374: SAVe 2026 Global Conference Recap | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this episode of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe goes solo for a recap of the third annual **SAVe Global Conference**, held October 13–14 at UCLA. After three years of hosting the conference, this year felt different. The conversation around sustainability in AV is maturing — moving beyond awareness and good intentions toward measurable... Read More

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October 19, 2026

What Live Sound Taught Me About Classrooms | Sound Perspective

Teddy Murphy reflects on what live sound taught him about supporting classrooms and what he had to unlearn along the way. From troubleshooting under pressure to designing for faculty and checking lecture recordings, he shares how his touring experience shaped his work in higher ed AV, where systems need to serve students and instructors long after the initial setup. Read More

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October 19, 2026

356: Why Visual Thinkers Belong in AV | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on October 13, 2026 Jenn Steinhardt of AVI-SPL and AVIXA’s Diversity Council joins our hosts this week on The AV Life Podcast. Jenn shares the story behind moderating AVIXA’s webinar with Dr. Temple Grandin, discussing neurodiversity, visual thinking, STEM, and why many people in AV feel they have found where they belong. The group... Read More

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October 19, 2026

HETMA and Talem3 Partner to Advance FLEXspace | Breaking News

Collaboration will help higher education institutions share learning-space ideas, expertise, and real-world experience. LAKE FOREST, Calif. — October 19, 2026 — The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) announces a partnership with Talem3 to advance FLEXspace, the Flexible Learning Environments eXchange. The initiative will build on FLEXspace’s established role as a resource for sharing learning-space knowledge... Read More

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October 16, 2026

The Future of AV Is the Room Itself | Business of AV with Joe Way

I was recently talking with one of our UCLA student workers, Taha Jamshidi, who is completing his Masters degree in Architecture degree while working with our AV/IT Solutions team under Chi Hang Lo. We were discussing the work he’s been doing around BIM modeling, room documentation, renderings, infrastructure planning, and even 3D printing custom solutions... Read More

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October 15, 2026

The Site Walk Is Not a Field Trip | AV Under the Hood

A site walk should be more than a chance to check on construction progress. In this edition of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers explains what AV professionals should look for during a site walk, from conduit pathways and display locations to ceiling coordination and long-term serviceability. He also discusses why documenting issues, assigning responsibility, and following through are just as important as identifying problems before they become costly installation challenges. Read More

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October 14, 2026

EVOLVE Lectern at NC State | Computer Comforts

NC State University’s lectern selection brought faculty needs and AV support requirements into the same conversation. This Computer Comforts case study looks at how adjustable work surfaces, accessible equipment, cooling, and removable racks helped the university create a consistent teaching station while making classroom technology easier for its AV team to prepare and maintain. Read More

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October 13, 2026

The Trouble With Feeling Better | Community Connections with Ryan

The opportunities we love can sometimes leave us too exhausted to show up for the people who count on us. In this Community Connections column, Ryan Gray reflects on burnout, the fear of losing relevance, and the challenge of building a more sustainable presence in the communities and relationships that matter most. Read More

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October 13, 2026

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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