My Take: SAVe Certification at Shure’s HQ

HETMA members and partners recently gathered at Shure headquarters for a SAVe Certification workshop that brought sustainability into sharp focus. The day combined thoughtful discussion, practical insight, and leadership perspectives that reinforced both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity for higher education AV professionals to lead meaningful change. With a strong showing from participants and continued momentum behind the certification program, the experience served as a reminder that progress in sustainability comes through informed decisions, collaboration, and consistent action across our industry. Read More

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May 18, 2026

Igloo Vision to debut Igloo Core Engine 2.0 in North America at InfoComm 2026, following double AV Awards Americas win

Igloo Vision is bringing its latest platform to InfoComm 2026, marking the North American debut of Igloo Core Engine 2.0. Following a strong showing at the AV Awards Americas, where the company picked up two wins, Igloo is leaning into momentum with a hands-on showcase focused on immersive classrooms and higher ed use cases. At booth C5823, attendees can step into a fully immersive environment featuring high-brightness 4K projection, interactive elements, and real-world learning scenarios. With a growing presence in education and continued collaboration with HETMA, Igloo is positioning its technology as a scalable, more accessible way for institutions to rethink teaching, collaboration, and shared immersive experiences. Read More

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May 18, 2026

Just Because the DSP Has It Does Not Mean You Need It! | Sound Perspective

Teddy Murphy takes a hard look at a common problem in higher ed AV: overprocessed audio. Just because modern DSP platforms offer powerful tools does not mean every feature needs to be enabled. This piece breaks down how overuse of AGC, feedback suppression, and stacked processing can create more problems than they solve, and why a simpler, more intentional approach to DSP design often leads to better results. Read More

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May 14, 2026

Why AV Teams and IT Teams Don’t Speak the Same Language | AV Under the Hood

In this article, Dustin Myers looks at why AV teams and IT teams often struggle to understand each other, even as campus technologies become more interconnected. He breaks down how differences in perspective, priorities, and definitions of success shape everything from reliability and bandwidth to accountability when things fail. The result is a clear case for shared understanding and shared ownership as AV systems become part of the core of teaching and learning. Read More

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May 14, 2026

Fuel the Fire | AV in IT

InfoComm is more than a trade show. In this reflection, James King looks at how conversations, education, and community at InfoComm continue to shape his work, his perspective, and the role higher education plays in the AV industry. Read More

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May 13, 2026

There’s No Good Time to Sharpen the Saw | Community Connections with Ryan

This Community Connections installment reflects on the tension of returning from two weeks away when there was no good time to be gone, and when there may not be a good time coming anytime soon. It explores how rest, sustainability, and time away are not just individual choices, but signs of whether our teams, systems, and institutions have actually made room for people to remain whole. Read More

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