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🔥 OPENING KEYNOTE: We are thrilled to announce Kay Sargent @HOKNetwork will be kicking off the HETMA Education Summit at @InfoComm ! In The Compliance Compass, Kay will explore how inclusive AV and spatial design must move beyond basic ADA accessibility to foster true belonging, equity, and cognitive well-being across our modern campuses. You do not want to miss this! SIGN-UP: lnkd.in/g_3QiFDb #higheredAV #ProAV #AVTweeps #HETMA #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #ADA #Accessibility #ClassroomDesign

Most teams pitch lecture capture. Dustin Myers pushes for something bigger, tie video to student success, accessibility, and institutional outcomes. That’s how you get buy-in when budgets are tight. Watch the full Higher Ed Symposium: hubs.li/Q04dZTQS0

In this Tech Manager Spotlight, John Pfeffer, principal technology architect for IT Customer Service at the University at Buffalo, shares how he balances innovation with standards, supportability, and long‑term sustainability. From shaping next‑generation learning spaces to defining what good leadership looks like in higher ed AV, Pfeffer reflects on the planning, collaboration, and decision‑making that happen long before any technology is installed. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/spotlight-on-j…

Ok all you last minute submitters... You asked, you get... Entry deadline for the 2026 Higher Ed AV Awards has been extended one week! FINAL entries are due May 9th! Don't miss your chance to celebrate the people, projects, and products that shaped the higher ed vertical over the past year. And get your tickets to attend in person on June 15th, at InfoComm, for the official awards for the Higher Ed AV vertical! higheredavawards.com

AV systems are no longer isolated presentation tools. In this AV Under the Hood article, Dustin Myers explains why networked AV must be treated as part of the institutional security surface and what higher education teams can do to address risk at the design, procurement, and operational levels. As AV and IT continue to converge, leaving AV out of the security conversation is no longer defensible. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/av-security-is…

Chris Kelly returns to The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast to talk with host Ryan Gray about stepping into the Managing Editor role for Higher Ed AV Media, making content creation less intimidating, and helping more higher ed AV voices get heard! higheredav.com/135-the-managi… #AVTweeps

A visit to @Cisco's Atlanta Collaboration Center offered more than a technology showcase. From AV over IP and future‑ready workplaces to zero trust security and Wi‑Fi 7 readiness, this trip surfaced practical lessons for higher ed AV and IT teams navigating hybrid spaces, sustainability goals, and growing operational complexity. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/my-take-visiti…

AI promises speed, scale, and new possibilities for teaching and learning, but those gains come with real environmental costs. In this AI Insights column, Andy Vogel examines the energy and water demands behind modern AI systems and explores practical guidelines for using these tools more responsibly in higher education. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/ais-environmen…

@SAVeAV2030 will be hosting an in‑person certification event for HETMA members at Shure HQ in Niles, Illinois on May 5 from 10–3 Central time. The session blends guided instruction, group discussion, and independent work, with lunch provided. Part of the certification will begin during the event and continue afterward, giving participants time to complete the work on their own schedule and extend the learning beyond the day. #avtweeps Sign up here: eventbrite.com/e/save-certifi…

Minivans, Apple's new era, and AI in the courtroom? 🚐🍎⚖️ The new episode of @TheAVLifePod covers it all! Join @TVanWoeart, @nancyblanchard, Brandy Johnson, and Chris Kelly to hear NAB recaps, hacking @InfoComm travel discounts, leadership changes at @Apple and reviewing @prattprattpratt’s new AI thriller, 'Mercy.' Don't miss out! Listen or watch now: higheredav.com/330-trade-show… #AVLife #InfoComm26 #HigherEdAV #Apple #AI #HEVEMachine 🎙️✨

Britt Yenser and Leon Prather are back together (in the same studio and everything!) for a conversation that's deceptively simple on the surface: what's the difference between best and right? higheredav.com/16-do-your-goo…

Troy Powers writes about why self-advocacy matters, especially in higher ed AV and IT roles where responsibilities grow faster than titles do. He walks through what it really takes to make your work visible, ask for advancement clearly, and keep those conversations moving forward. If you are doing more than your job description reflects, this is a reminder that waiting rarely works. #avtweeps Read the article: higheredav.com/need-for-speed…

Chris Kelly reflects on why showing up matters for people who already hold power in the room, particularly white men in IT and AV. Drawing on lived experience, he examines responsibility, allyship, and what it looks like to listen and act without centering yourself. The work of equity does not happen by accident. It requires presence, humility, and intention. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/access-power-a…

The higher ed vertical is continually changing the global landscape in the AV industry. Our three friends at ETC, SCHOMS, and AETM are hosting their 1st Global AV Tech Day on Wednesday, April 29th. Check out these quick listens from AV SuperFriends and AVNation on why you should register, and then… Go Register to Attend! AV SuperFriends: avsuperfriends.com/episodes/persp… AV Nation: avnation.tv/podcast/avnati… Register: golive.on24.com/event/5294820/… #Highered #edtech #avtweeps #higheredav #hetma @Ed_Tech_Collab @schomsinfo @AETMinc @AVSuperfriends

If an audio system can be broken, eventually it will be. Teddy Murphy looks at why designing for ideal behavior fails in higher ed spaces and how smart audio and control decisions can prevent common problems. Good sound design is not about perfection, it is about resilience. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/designing-audi…

From steel-toed boots 🥾 to M&A news 📈, the latest @TheAVLifePod covers it all! @TVanWoeart, @WrittenByMurphy, @nancyblanchard talk about the "cardinal sin" of zip ties, Disney layoffs, and why time feels like it’s speeding up. ⏳ Plus, get ready for #InfoComm26 and #Cavlo! 🎙️✨ Watch or listen now: higheredav.com/329-av-industr… #AVTweeps #AVLife #ProjectManagement #Imagineering

What happens when the thing you built out of passion starts carrying the weight of real expectations? @JosiahWay shares the moment HETMA stopped being just a meaningful side project and became something people, partners, and an entire industry began to rely on. It is a candid look at the shift from founder energy to real stewardship, and why anything built to last eventually demands more than heart alone. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/no-longer-just…

Most of us think we know why we do what we do. This new Community Connections with Ryan looks at research that suggests it’s not that simple and why community may play a bigger role in keeping us grounded than we realize. higheredav.com/the-story-we-t… #HigherEd #HigherEdAV #Community #Leadership #AVTweeps

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. #avtweeps Read the article here: higheredav.com/designing-avoi…

New episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair is live. @Smearin_Off_Ice talks with Jon Youse of Ivy Tech Community College about self-advocacy, mentorship, regional road shows, and why growth often starts by raising your hand before you feel fully ready. Listen or Watch now: higheredav.com/hetma-presents… #HigherEd #AVTweeps