317: A Milestone Anniversary, a Nomination, and a Look Ahead to 2026 | The AV Life Podcast

317: A Milestone Anniversary, a Nomination, and a Look Ahead to 2026 | The AV Life Podcast Recorded on January 6, 2025: This episode of The AV Life reflects on major milestones in higher education AV while looking ahead to the future of the industry. Host Tim Van Woeart celebrates his 15-year anniversary in higher ed... Read More

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January 9, 2026

HETMA Presents… #RoadTo10K: January 2026: Start Your Engines

January’s Road to 10K episode is all about starting the year with renewed intention—without pretending our mission resets on January 1. We talk about the real planning tension in higher ed: quarter/semester execution while still steering toward five- and ten-year outcomes, plus the deeper question of trouble-free vs best-in-class and what risk tolerance actually looks like when it matters. Read More

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January 7, 2026

127: Don’t Lose Yourself with Thomas Eastlack | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

After a stretch of inconsistency, Ryan kicks off 2026 with a simple promise: the show is back, and the conversations are the fuel. In this in-person episode, he sits down with Thomas Eastlack, a familiar face at Yavapai College who recently moved from the IT service desk into a newly created role supporting HR technology. Read More

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Breaking News - Higher Ed Receives Six Nominations in the AVNation Awards

January 6, 2026

Higher Ed Receives Six Nominations in the AVNation “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Awards

The higher ed vertical has secured six nominations in the AVNation “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Awards, marking a notable showing for the sector in this year’s awards. The nominations span multiple categories and highlight the continued visibility of higher ed professionals, projects, and initiatives within the broader pro-AV community. Voting is now open for... Read More

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January 6, 2026

David Labuskes Announces Retirement at the End of 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FAIRFAX, Va., January 6, 2026 – David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, announced today his plans to retire at the end of 2026, after leading a transformative era for the association that began in 2012. During his time with AVIXA, Labuskes recognized and encouraged the evolution of the audiovisual industry from one that... Read More

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January 6, 2026

The Future of Ticket Systems: Did You Ask the AI? | AI Insights with Andy

Discover how unified AI-powered ticketing systems are transforming campus support by centralizing services, automating routine tasks, and bridging departmental silos. This shift empowers staff to focus on complex problem-solving, streamlines user experiences, and showcases the potential of low-code platforms for smarter, more efficient institutions. Read More

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