Spotlight on Sameh Youssef | Prism Spotlight

Sameh Youssef shares his path from large-scale AV integration projects in Egypt to leading event and learning space technology at The American University in Cairo. As a HETMA Prism Scholarship recipient, he reflects on earning his CTS, balancing global responsibilities, and the impact of community and mentorship on his growth. Read More

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June 15, 2026

Spotlight on St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | Campus Spotlight

Kyle Bell walks through how St. Petersburg College supports 550+ classrooms across 10 campuses with a highly standardized, remotely managed AV approach. From a 15-minute response guarantee to a custom monitoring system that flags issues before anyone reports them, this is a practical look at scale, simplicity, and what it takes to keep spaces running with a team of one. If you want to see this environment up close, check out the St. Pete Roadshow at SPC on November 6. It’s a full day of networking, campus tours, and hands-on demos with manufacturers. Read More

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June 9, 2026

Show Floor Tours: InfoComm 2026

The InfoComm show floor is huge, be we've got your back! We five education-focused show floor tours ready for InfoComm 2026, including member tours, Future Classroom tours, and the AV SuperFriends Hidden Gems tour. Find the right tour, grab a spot, and see the floor through a higher ed AV lens! Read More

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June 8, 2026

2026 Higher Ed AV Hall-of-Fame Class Announced

The 2026 Higher Ed AV Hall-of-Fame class has been announced. Join us in congratulating Frank Alaimo, Ernie Bailey, Mark Dunlop, Dan Noullet, and David Labuskes. Celebrate with us live in Las Vegas on June 15. Read More

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June 1, 2026

Spotlight on Matthew Franklin | Tech Manager Spotlight

Matthew Franklin, Media Systems Engineer at California State University, Chico, is focused on solving everyday AV challenges with practical, software-driven solutions. From open-source tools that stabilize Windows audio and display settings to systems that improve how teams communicate with instructors, his work is rooted in making classroom technology more reliable and easier to support. Recently elected as HETMA’s new Advisory Chair, Matthew brings that same mindset of collaboration, automation, and shared problem-solving to the broader higher ed AV community. Read More

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May 13, 2026

Original Syndicate Sponsors TEACHx 2026, Strengthening Focus on Higher Education

New membership expands opportunities for global collaboration around audiovisual technology, learning spaces, and emerging educational media Read More

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