Join Teresa Valerio Parrot TOMORROW at the CASE Annual Conference for Marketing and Branding Professionals 2026, where she will share data on how the general public is feeling. But most importantly, she will inspire you to plan for what comes next, so you can find your happily ever after!

The Kelley AI Playbook is a values-based framework designed to guide faculty in using gen AI. Kevin Anselmo, strategic comms consultant, spoke with Sarah Wanger and Brad Wheeler about how the IU Kelley School of Business used the playbook to create a culture of learning around AI on campus.

On the season four finale of Trusted Voices, Erin and Teresa talk about AI and mission alignment, topics they hope leaders will focus on in the coming months, and share their summer reading topics to keep your brain fresh over the “break.”

Consumers are feeling the effects of tariffs, but there’s more to the story. Econ prof at the UIowa’s Tippie College of Business, Anne Villamil, and Henry Jin, at Miami University’s Farmer School of Business, talk with Zoe Malin, reporter for @nbcnews.com, about why prices seem to keep going up.

Nothing is hotter in Atlanta than public scholarship. Last week, @tvparrot.bsky.social, @kristine-maloney.bsky.social, and @alilincoln10.bsky.social ventured down to Atlanta to partner with @drkencarter.bsky.social and lead talks about public scholarship, how to write an op-ed, and social media use.

Indiana University released its AI course for free, breaking down traditional barriers surrounding AI literacy. President Pamela Whitten shares with the @usnews.com the importance of AI literacy and what IU is doing to help bridge current informational gaps.

How do you ensure your graduate school application is taken seriously? Norm O’Reilly, dean of the College of Business at the Univ of New England in Maine, talks with Anayat Durrani, contributor for @usnews.com, about what mistakes to watch out for during business school application season.

“With the changing landscape of the media, how do you stay relevant?" is the question @cristalsteuer.bsky.social, Pres PRSA Greater Worcester Chapter and AVP at TVP Communications, asks herself. She shares her thoughts and steps for entrepreneurs to keep in mind in the Worcester Business Journal.

Big talks are happening with low expectations. Russell Rhoads, Professor at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, talks with Naomi Buchanan, Market Reporting Fellow at Business Insider, about Trump’s upcoming China Summit, sharing his thoughts on what will occur.

Whether it’s healthcare or higher ed, mergers don’t have to mean the end. John Fry, President of Temple University, joins Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy for an episode of the Trusted Voices Podcast to discuss how to know when the smart time is to combine institutions.

Your career doesn’t start after you graduate. Ashley Bigda, Director of Career Readiness and Workforce Development at the University of New England, writes an op-ed for @fortune.com and @yahoonews.com about misconceptions Gen Z has about their careers. fortune.com/2026/04/29/c...

AGB announced a national governance framework designed to strengthen the effectiveness, accountability, and public trust of higher education governing boards nationwide. Ross Mugler, President and CEO of AGB, is quoted in The National Law Review on the structural changes needed.

Changes to NIL may not be the biggest issue facing college athletics. While @erinahennessy.bsky.social was at the AGB annual meeting, she emulated @tvparrot.bsky.social and connected with Karen Weaver, Faculty at UPenn, on socials before Weaver’s discussion about the reality facing athletics.

While the initial impact of the war in Iran has been higher inflation, experts say there’s more to come. Tyler Schipper, Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, talks with Alicia Wallace, Senior Economy Writer for CNN, about how inflation will affect the average consumer.

A lot can change quickly in higher ed. In the most recent episode of the Trusted Voices Podcast, Anne Harris, President of @grinnellcollege.bsky.social, discusses the shift away from the notion that private institutions are synonymous with autonomy.

Kristine Maloney, VP of TVP Comms, and Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, visited Grinnell College for a few days of action-packed strategic meetings and public scholarship training with a break for a treat. Thank you for allowing the team to serve as partners and honorary Grinnellians!

In today’s fast-moving environment, crises can emerge from anywhere. Join @erinahennessy.bsky.social, Executive Vice President at TVP Communications, on March 30th, at 11:20 AM during the AGB 2026 National Conference on Trusteeship.

It’s a great day when the work of a phenomenal colleague receives recognition. Teresa Valerio Parrot and Ken Carter, Prof at Oxford College of Emory University and Pat Jackson Award Recipient, held a fireside chat and discussion of his public scholarship journey at the 2026 PRSA CHE Senior Summit.

When someone asks, “How are you?” your brain goes on autopilot to respond. Audra Nuru, Professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, shares with Angela Haupt, Health and Wellness editor at Time, how a simple question became integrated into a predetermined social script.

Erin Nelson, Assoc Dean and Assoc at the UIowa Tippie College of Business, writes an article for Times Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed about curriculum mapping and how to foster both flexibility and mastery of subjects.

While advocating for a cause is inherently political, it doesn’t need to be politicized. Ross Mugler, President and CEO of the AGB, pens an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed about the role that governing boards play in securing the future of higher education.

Good luck to all current and former TVP Comms clients as they compete in March Madness. Competing in the Women’s NCAA bracket are TCU, Iowa, the University of Michigan, and College of the Holy Cross. In the Men’s NCAA bracket are TCU, Iowa, Miami of Ohio, Utah State, UH, UMBC, and UM.

Inside Higher Ed has released its Survey of College and University Presidents, and it offers fascinating insights. Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, and James Herbert, President of the UNE, talk to Josh Moody, Reporter for IHE, about today’s roles for college and university presidents.

While Einstein AI has already been taken down based on pending lawsuits, other Canvas-based AI alternatives are already popping up. In the recent Trusted Voices episode, Teresa and Erin discuss intellectual integrity in a world increasingly populated with suspect AI offerings and thought leaders.

After a grueling journey from DIII to DI, @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social is ready to show they deserve to be at the top. Dr. Phil Esten, AD for the Tommies, talks with @mattbrown.bsky.social, Publisher of Extra Points, about the changes the Univ made to usher in athletic success.

Attending the 2026 PRSA Counselors to Higher Education conference? Join Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, and Ken Carter, Prof at Oxford College and 2026 Pat Jackson Award Recipient, for a fireside chat and discussion of his public scholarship journey on Tuesday, March 10th, at 12 PM.

The surge in measles cases is just the beginning of what’s to come. Sophia Newcomer, a vaccine epidemiologist at the University of Montana, writes an article for Time on how changes to the vaccine schedule may affect the average American.

A new Trusted Voices podcast is out now, featuring Michael Harris, Dean ad interim of the Simmons School & Professor at Southern Methodist University, and a potentially controversial lightning round on how politicization is changing in Higher Education.

While inflation rates have hit an eight-month low, households haven’t benefited from the change despite the data showing a positive outlook. Tyler Schipper, Prof at the Univ of St. Thomas, talks with Alicia Wallace, Writer at @cnn.com, about what the January inflation data means for consumers.

As budgets tighten across higher ed, there remains a funding source that many business schools have yet to tap: federal research awards. In an article for AACSB, Brad Wheeler, a Professor at the IU Kelley School, shares key takeaways on how to approach agencies and develop successful proposals.

Gray wolves require conservation, and most Americans are on board until politics enter the picture. Alexander L. Metcalf and Justin Angle, Profs at the University of Montana, wrote a piece for @theconversation.com about how social identity can change perspectives on an issue.

College and university presidents had a tough 2025. @byjoshmoody.bsky.social, Reporter for @insidehighered.com, talks with @tvparrot.bsky.social, Principal of TVP Communications, about the tightrope leaders had to walk with their audiences in a tumultuous year.

Will there be a generation of employees lost to the AI bubble? In a commentary piece for @fortune.com , Patrick Hopkins, Dean of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, discusses IU’s Dean’s AI Roundtable, and how IU is helping educate graduates holistically.

Things are heating up, and not just figuratively; 2025 was the 8th year in a row that the ocean absorbed more heat than the years before. Molly Taft, Writer for @wired.com, talks with John Abramham, Prof at the Univ of St. Thomas, about what the rising temperatures mean for the earth’s future.

Congratulations to Brad Mortensen on his inauguration last week as Utah State University’s 18th president. TVP Communications wishes President Mortensen well as he returns to lead his alma mater. Go Aggies!

The way colleges advertise during bowl games has changed. Karin Fischer, Senior Writer for @chronicle.com, investigates recent changes in advertising and speaks with @tvparrot.bsky.social about how they are unfolding and why they matter.

Indiana has completed the most unlikely turnaround in college football history, yet Pres Pamela Whitten isn’t surprised. Heather Dinich, Football Insider at @espn.com, talks with Whitten and coach Cignetti about the monumental win. Jane Pauley reflects on her alma mater following a historic season.

Sometimes wishes do come true! Trusted Voices is back for 2026, and @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social return to discuss what’s on the horizon in higher ed. Listen now on Spotify, Apple music and more.

Internships in college could make or break your career. Brian D. Reed, Associate Vice President for Student Success at the University of Montana, writes for @usnews.com about what actions UM is taking to combat the current internship economy.

As the seasons change, so do the best methods of bird watching. Kat Merck, Senior Commerce Editor for @wired.com, talks with Noah Perlut, Ornithologist and Professor at the University of New England, about tips and tricks for bird watching in the winter.

Meet Aidan Deshong, a @hmc.edu sophomore, who is a published @nytimes.com crossword author. In a @chronicle.com Daily Briefing, @rseltzer.bsky.social shares a conversation with Deshong about his New York Times puzzles and his venture into the crossworld.

In today’s @washingtonpost.com, IU Pres Pamela Whitten outlined how higher ed can learn from the Hoosiers football team as they take the field for the Rose Bowl. In her op-ed, she argued that the current headwinds in higher ed aren’t insurmountable but require clear-eyed leadership to navigate.

At TVP Communications, we take immense pride in amplifying the expertise, offerings, and innovative leadership of our campus partners. As we look back on the year, we wanted to share some of our most memorable media clips of 2025.

Wishing you Happy Holidays from all of us at TVP Communications and a Happy New Year!

Over 50 #highered leaders, including @tvparrot.bsky.social, were asked by @jackstripling.bsky.social to weigh in on the most consequential trends since 2000 in @chronicle.com’s Quarter-Century Project. Read their thoughts and share yours below.

With holiday shopping prices on the rise, categories of gifts will give you the best bang for your buck. Erik Guzik, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Montana, spoke with Zoe Malin, a Reporter for @nbcnews.com, about how tariffs will affect holiday gifting and what you can do.

B.B. Blaber, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at @grinnellcollege.bsky.social, shares a gripping look into the history of the Nuremberg trials, and what the recently released film, ‘Nuremberg’, says about guilt, evil, and the quest for global justice.

Being a creative leader doesn’t mean being wacky at work; it’s about a systemic way of thinking. This week’s guest of the Trusted Voices Podcast is Todd Henry. He shares how higher ed leaders can protect their energy, prune distractions, and lead with clarity, authenticity, and creative courage.

Student athletes are now allowed salaries, and collegiate athletics are feeling the pressure. Elizabeth Rembert, a Bloomberg reporter, referenced a statement by Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of Saint Francis University, about how sustainable this change really is for smaller universities.

We are elated to share Saint Francis University and TVP Comms won three Ragan PR Daily awards for the DI to DIII comms. The team was victorious in the Executive Communication, External/Internal Communications Campaign, and Education/EdTech Campaign categories. Congratulations to all of the winners!