In Part One of this two‑part series, Chris reflects on his experience at this spring’s Extron Education Summit. With sessions ranging from networking to speaker design, Day 1 offered a lot of practical, actionable information. Read More
Agentic browsers promise to save time by acting on our behalf, but that shift from assisting to executing comes with real consequences for learning. This article looks at how “AI that clicks for you” changes visibility, effort, and responsibility in higher education, and why institutions need to respond thoughtfully. Read More
Smaller colleges and universities make up the majority of higher education institutions in the United States, yet their voices are often underrepresented in technology decisions and industry conversations. This piece argues that professional organizations like HETMA help level the playing field by giving smaller institutions access to peer networks, advisory conversations, and trusted frameworks for evaluating solutions. It also makes the case that when smaller schools are included, the future of higher education technology becomes more practical, more representative, and more responsive to the realities of the institutions doing the most with the least. Read More
What if the biggest difference between a wasted vendor meeting and a game-changing partnership has nothing to do with the product, and everything to do with whether the buyer is truly prepared? In today’s market, becoming a qualified buyer is not just a sales label. It is one of the most important ways customers and vendors can create better conversations, better alignment, and better outcomes. Read More
HETMA hitting 10,000 members is a milestone worth noting, but not the real story. In this Troy Story, the focus shifts from the number to the individual contributions that made it possible, and the responsibility that comes with continued growth. It is a reminder to pause, take stock, and audit the impact you are actually making. Read More
Finding your people in higher ed AV is not about joining a single organization, but about building intentional connections across communities. Drawing from experiences at the MCUAV conference, this article explores the different types of professional groups that exist in higher ed AV and how organizations like HETMA help bridge gaps between local support, strategy, and professional growth. Read More
