In this Campus Spotlight, we take a candid look at how classroom technology is supported at Marshall University. We sit down with Ryan Adkins to discuss classroom design and AV standards, as well as staffing constraints, budget realities, and long‑term sustainability, offering an honest view into the decisions shaping teaching and learning spaces across campus. Read More
In this PRISM Spotlight, Wendell Quintyne Fernando reflects on his path from IT support into higher‑ed AV, why the PRISM Scholarship came at the right moment, and how community, persistence, and steady growth have shaped his journey. He shares what he’s learned along the way, what he’s working toward next, and why investing in your foundation still matters, even when resources are limited. Read More
In this Tech Manager Spotlight, John Pfeffer, principal technology architect for IT Customer Service at the University at Buffalo, shares how he balances innovation with standards, supportability, and long‑term sustainability. From shaping next‑generation learning spaces to defining what good leadership looks like in higher‑ed AV, Pfeffer reflects on the planning, collaboration, and decision‑making that happen long before any technology is installed. Read More
At the University of Southern California, scale drives every decision around learning spaces. Supporting more than 1,000 Zoom-enabled spaces and thousands of concurrent users each day, USC’s Learning Environments team has built a centralized, standards-driven model focused on simplicity, reliability, and faculty control. This profile looks at how USC designs, supports, and evolves instructional technology at one of the largest deployments in higher education. Read More