My Take : The First HETMA Roadshow in Omaha

Omaha's first HETMA Roadshow brought together attendees from around a dozen institutions, many experiencing their first Roadshow. More than a technology showcase, the event highlighted the value of community, honest conversations about higher education technology, and the impact of bringing opportunities like this to regions that don't always have easy access to national events. Read More

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July 13, 2026

Homecoming | Community Connections with Ryan

Ryan explores the danger of mistaking what made a professional community valuable to us for what should define that community for everyone else. Through the lens of HETMA’s “Homecoming” theme, it argues that strong communities and strong leaders make room for different people, priorities, and ideas rather than narrowing the whole to fit any one person’s vision. Read More

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July 9, 2026

We’ll Come Back and Fix It Later | AV Under the Hood

In this installment of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers reflects on a familiar challenge in AV and IT: the fixes we promise ourselves we'll come back to later. Revisiting a classroom years after an upgrade, he finds himself face-to-face with temporary decisions that quietly became permanent. It's a thoughtful reminder that today's shortcuts, documentation gaps, and unfinished tasks often become tomorrow's headaches. Read More

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July 6, 2026

My Take : Hosting a HETMA Roadshow

Thinking about hosting a HETMA Roadshow? Chris Kelly shares what he learned from bringing a Roadshow to Creighton University, including planning challenges, campus tours, sponsor coordination, and the impact these events can have on regional higher education technology communities. Read More

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June 30, 2026

Dr. Richard Pierce | Community Connections with Ryan

The death of a my friend and colleague forced me to confront the uncomfortable reality that we only ever know our own version of another person. Remembering Dr. Richard Pierce became less about explaining his life and more about honoring the curiosity, generosity, and humanity I was fortunate enough to experience. Read More

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June 30, 2026

My Take: Growing Through InfoComm

In this reflection from InfoComm, James King walks through how his focus at the show has shifted over the years from packing in education sessions to prioritizing conversations, relationships, and mentorship. Along the way, he shares stories from the show floor that highlight the value of networking and giving back, whether that’s speaking, making introductions, or helping someone attend for the first time. It’s a reminder that InfoComm is as much about people as it is about technology, and that opening doors for others matters. Read More

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