In this article, Troy Powers reflects on how small, intentional upgrades applied consistently across campus can create real momentum. Rather than waiting for full room refreshes, the focus is on scale, equity, and disciplined consistency. Read More
Joe Way shares an inside look at what makes an award nomination truly stand out in the AV industry, drawing on his experience as a nominee, winner, judge, and organizer. He explains why the strongest submissions focus on clear storytelling, measurable impact, meaningful references, and fully answering the criteria rather than relying on reputation or marketing language. The episode also serves as a practical guide for anyone preparing to enter the Higher Ed AV Awards or looking to better understand how industry recognition is earned. Read More
A look inside the MCUAV 2026 Annual Conference, focusing on campus tours and after-hours events that highlighted how peer institutions approach classroom technology, media spaces, and community building. This first part of a two-part series captures what was seen and shared across Gustavus Adolphus College, Bethany Lutheran College, and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Read More
ScreenBeam’s case study highlights how St. Petersburg College is standardizing on ScreenBeam 1100 Plus receivers as part of a broader classroom technology refresh focused on ease of use, flexibility, and support across a large multi campus environment. The piece emphasizes that SPC’s AV team supports 550 classrooms, 125 meeting spaces, and 11 auditorium or performance venues, and presents ScreenBeam as a practical fit for BYOD, hybrid learning, and simpler collaboration in both classrooms and conference spaces. Read More
As tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw lower the barrier to programming, higher education is left to navigate both opportunity and risk. In this AI Insights piece, Andy Vogel examines real use cases, accessibility implications, and why clear boundaries still matter as these technologies become easier to deploy. Read More
Prism Scholarship Program Recognized for Advancing Diversity in Audiovisual Industry LAKE FOREST, Calif. , March 12, 2026 – The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) is proud to announce it has been honored with the AV Awards – Americas 2025 award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in AV. The award recognizes HETMA’s Prism Scholarship Program... Read More
