Spotlight on Cass Hall | Tech Manager Spotlight

In this month’s Tech Manager Spotlight, meet Cass Hall, Senior Director of Academic Technology at California State University, Chico, and President of the Educational Technology Collaborative. Cass shares her approach to empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and building shared knowledge across academic technology and the broader higher ed community. Read More

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September 23, 2026

Spotlight on Texas State University | Campus Spotlight

Go inside Texas State University’s learning spaces with Atkins Fleming, Associate Director of Learning Spaces, as he shares how his team approaches classroom standards, AV-over-IP, accessibility, monitoring, support, in-house integration, and the evolving demands of higher ed AV. The spotlight also offers a preview of the campus ahead of the HETMA Texas Roadshow coming to San Marcos in February 2027. Read More

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September 16, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Gaulo Amezcua-Luna | Prism Spotlight

Meet Prism Scholar Gaulo Amezcua-Luna, Manager of Classroom Technology at Valparaiso University. With 25 years of experience in IT and audiovisual services, Amezcua-Luna shares what drew him to the Prism Scholarship, what he hopes to gain from the experience, and why opportunities like Prism are important for the next generation of technology professionals. Read More

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September 9, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Brittney Grant | Prism Spotlight

Aims Community College audiovisual specialist Brittney Grant is stepping into the next stage of her higher ed AV career as a Prism Scholar. With a background in live events and a growing interest in AV design, Grant sees the program as an opportunity to deepen her knowledge, build community, and learn from mentors who can help shape what comes next. Read More

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September 8, 2026

Spotlight on Shaun Hayes | Tech Manager Spotlight

For this edition of Tech Manager Spotlight, we spoke with Shaun, senior AV administrator at Utah Tech University. With two decades of AV experience spanning live sound, corporate event technology, and higher ed, Shaun has built a career around preparation, people, and long-term planning. In our conversation, he shares lessons from leading large-scale classroom technology initiatives, the importance of documentation and preventive maintenance, and why giving teams the tools and support they need is just as important as the technology itself. Read More

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September 2, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Brittany Mullins | Prism Spotlight

As an AV technician at the University of Pikeville, Brittany Mullins represents the next generation of higher ed AV professionals. After beginning her journey as a work-study student, she turned hands-on experience with classroom technology, events, and AV systems into a career built on continuous learning and growth. Through the Prism Scholarship, she hopes to deepen her technical expertise, earn her CTS, and connect with mentors and peers who will help shape the next chapter of her career while continuing to support the students, faculty, and staff she serves. Read More

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August 26, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Jaylen Williams | Prism Spotlight

From live events to higher ed IT and AV, Jaylen Williams is building a career centered on technology, learning, and community. The UIC College of Medicine Help Desk IT Specialist joined the Prism Scholarship program to deepen his AV expertise, pursue his CTS certification, and connect with mentors and peers across the industry. For Jaylen, Prism is more than a professional opportunity. It's a chance to grow alongside a supportive network of AV professionals. Read More

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August 18, 2026

Spotlight on Lisle Waldron | Tech Manager Spotlight

Lisle Waldron's path into higher ed technology began with answering phones, carrying CRT televisions, and helping wherever he could. Today, he leads multimedia and audiovisual services at the University of Trinidad and Tobago while advocating for sustainability, succession planning, and stronger technology governance in higher education. In this Tech Manager Spotlight, Lisle shares lessons from his unconventional career journey, his leadership philosophy, and why higher ed technology managers deserve a seat at the table. Read More

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August 17, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Edin Newton | Prism Spotlight

Edin Newton, Audiovisual Systems Integration Engineer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, has built a career fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning. From running AV for high school theater productions to designing, integrating, and supporting audiovisual systems across campus, Newton has embraced every opportunity to grow. As a member of the 2026-2027 Prism cohort, he is pursuing his CTS while supporting students, advocating for representation in the industry, and expanding his impact within the higher ed AV community. Read More

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August 12, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Teiko Johnson | Prism Spotlight

With more than 25 years of experience in audiovisual technology and leadership, Teiko Johnson, Senior Audio Visual Manager at Morehouse School of Medicine, has built a career focused on supporting learning environments, mentoring others, and advancing technology services across higher education. As a 2026 Prism Scholar, Johnson is eager to expand his leadership skills, connect with peers across the AV community, and continue advocating for mentorship, representation, and professional growth within the industry. Read More

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August 5, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Sabastian Kwantreng | Prism Spotlight

Continuing our Prism Spotlight series, Starting the Prism Journey, we're excited to introduce Sabastian Kwantreng of George Mason University. This series highlights the newest Prism Scholars at the beginning of their scholarship experience, sharing the diverse paths, perspectives, and aspirations that brought them to the program. In this spotlight, Sabastian reflects on the mentors who encouraged him, his desire to grow his AV knowledge, and what he hopes to gain from the Prism experience. By sharing stories like Sabastian's, we hope to celebrate our current scholars while encouraging future applicants to see a place for themselves in higher education AV. Read More

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August 3, 2026

Spotlight on State University of New York at Buffalo | Campus Spotlight

In this Campus Spotlight, John Pfeffer from the University at Buffalo shares how his team supports more than 200 learning spaces across the largest institution in the SUNY system. From AV-over-IP and lecture capture to accessibility and monitoring, the conversation offers a practical look at supporting technology at scale. Read More

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