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S4. Ep. 12 - Summer Break? Not for Higher Ed Strategy
Jun 10, 2026
40m 17s
S4. Ep. 11 - Knowing When to Merge — and When to Go Home
May 6, 2026
58m 32s
‘How to best protect higher education’
Apr 15, 2026
40m 44s
S4. Ep. 10 - ‘How to best protect higher education’
Apr 15, 2026
40m 44s
Why Higher Ed Should Embrace the Constructive Power of Critique
Mar 25, 2026
57m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/10/26 |  S4. Ep. 12 - Summer Break? Not for Higher Ed Strategy | The academic year might be over, but higher ed's biggest problems aren't taking a summer vacation. In this season’s finale of Trusted Voices, Teresa and Erin lay out exactly what leaders should be planning for before students return. From the identity crisis sparked by rushed AI rollouts in the CSU system to the looming chaos of July 1st's federal financial aid changes, this episode is a must-listen. | 40m 17s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  S4. Ep. 11 - Knowing When to Merge — and When to Go Home | Temple University President John Fry joins Teresa and Erin to talk consolidation, mergers, and what 24 years in the presidency has taught him about leading well — and leaving work at the office. | 58m 32s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ‘How to best protect higher education’✨ | higher educationpolicy shifts+2 | — | Trusted Voices | — | — | — | 40m 44s | |
| 4/15/26 | S4. Ep. 10 - ‘How to best protect higher education’ | In this episode of Trusted Voices, Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot unpack the realities facing higher education leaders today. Drawing from recent conferences and sector-wide conversations, they explore how institutions are navigating overlapping challenges—from policy shifts and leadership turnover to the growing uncertainty in international education. | 40m 44s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  Why Higher Ed Should Embrace the Constructive Power of Critique✨ | higher educationliberal arts+3 | Anne Harris | Trusted VoicesGrinnell College | — | Grinnell Collegegovernment relations+1 | — | 57m 24s | |
| 3/25/26 | S4. Ep. 9 - Why Higher Ed Should Embrace the Constructive Power of Critique | In this episode of Trusted Voices, Anne Harris, president of Grinnell College, shares her perspective on leading a liberal arts institution through a time of political volatility and cultural change. From navigating government relations to fostering a culture of critique on campus, Harris explores how colleges can stay grounded in their mission while adapting to external pressures. | 57m 24s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  A Presidential Pulse Check✨ | higher educationpresidential leadership+4 | — | — | — | ACE Experience conference2026 Survey+1 | — | 42m 28s | |
| 3/4/26 | S4. Ep. 8 - A Presidential Pulse Check | Live from the ACE Experience conference, Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy discuss early insights from the upcoming 2026 Survey of College and University Presidents. From sustained institutional risk and political pressure to AI governance and public accountability, this episode explores how higher ed leaders are navigating an increasingly complex operating environment — and what that means for the future of presidential leadership. | 42m 28s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  No Longer Nudging: States are Overhauling Higher Ed✨ | higher educationgovernance+3 | Michael Harris | Trusted Voices | — | board authoritycampus governance+1 | — | 51m 58s | |
| 2/11/26 | S4. Ep. 7 - No Longer Nudging: States are Overhauling Higher Ed | State politics are playing a larger role in shaping higher education governance. In this episode of Trusted Voices, Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy sit down with governance scholar Michael Harris to examine presidential searches, board authority, transparency, and the shifting balance of power between campuses and capitols. | 51m 58s | ||||||
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| 1/14/26 | S4 Ep. 6 - The Search for Certainty in 2026✨ | higher educationfederal priorities+3 | — | Trusted Voices | — | 2026education+1 | — | 37m 53s | |
| 12/3/25 |  S4. Ep. 5 - How to Stop Dying from Burnout✨ | burnoutleadership+3 | Todd Henry | — | — | energyfocus+2 | — | 53m 03s | |
| 10/29/25 |  S4. Ep. 4 - Will Trump’s ‘Compact’ End Autonomy in Higher Ed?✨ | higher educationTrump administration+4 | — | Trusted VoicesCampus Docket | — | education compactautonomy+2 | — | 58m 17s | |
| 10/1/25 | S4. Ep. 3 - UNC on the Hot Seat, and a Positive Public Opinion Poll✨ | higher educationlegal pressures+6 | — | Trusted VoicesUNC+2 | — | FOIA lawsuitTitle IX+3 | — | 35m 14s | |
| 9/17/25 |  S4. Ep. 2 - Why St. Francis University is Leaving DI Athletics✨ | athleticshigher education+5 | Fr Malachi Van Tassell | St. Francis UniversityDI Athletics+7 | — | Saint Francis UniversityTVP Communications | — | 1h 02m 10s | |
| 8/21/25 | S4. Ep. 1 - ‘Let’s Get Back to the Work’✨ | public trusttrending news+2 | — | GallupTrusted Voices | — | — | — | 37m 24s | |
| 5/28/25 | S3. Ep. 13 End of Semester Reflections | In their Season 3 finale, Trusted Voices co-hosts Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot reflect on a year of bold conversations, policy pitfalls, and personal growth. From a heartfelt encounter with Ruth Simmons to sobering insights on student aid and political pressure, this episode is a reminder that in higher ed, leadership means speaking up—even when it’s risky. | 43m 00s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 |  S3. Ep.12 - Will This Dumpster Fire Burn Itself Out? | Hosts Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot speak with Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education. Mitchell offers a candid look at the challenges facing higher ed today—from policy uncertainty to misinformation and funding cuts. He shares insights on how to navigate this "dumpster fire" while also highlighting the often-overlooked work happening at regional campuses and community colleges. | 57m 37s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 | S3. Ep. 11 - Harvard Says No | Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot unpack Harvard’s bold defiance of the Trump administration, what it means for international students, and why higher ed leaders must decide when to fight, when to stay quiet, and how to lead with intention in the court of public opinion. | 40m 55s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 |  S3. Ep. 10 - Choose Your Damning Wisely | Staying silent isn’t always the safest choice. Hosts Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot sit down with Holden Thorp to discuss why higher ed leaders must embrace transparency, communicate with the public, and advocate for the value of academia. Thorp also reflects on his own leadership journey, including his decision to share his autism diagnosis. | 1h 00m 51s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  S3. Ep. 09 - Funding Cuts and Uncertain Futures | Erin Hennessy and Teresa Valerio Parrot assess the impact of NIH funding cuts on local communities and brace for the unknown future of the Department of Education as the Trump administration continues to target higher education. | 27m 10s | ||||||
| 1/29/25 |  S3. Ep. 08 - Being a Critical Friend | Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy invite Inside Higher Ed’s Sara Custer to reflect on her first year as editor-in-chief, exploring the evolving media landscape, the challenges facing higher education and the importance of fostering honest, impactful conversations between journalists and institutional leaders. | 1h 01m 47s | ||||||
| 1/7/25 |  S3. Ep. 07 - Higher Ed Has Always Been Political | Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy dive into the new year discussing enrollment trends, a new Department of Education, and the true role of crisis communicators as they look ahead to the topics that will shape higher education storylines in 2025. | 38m 48s | ||||||
| 12/8/24 |  S3. Ep. 06 - Shifting Realities | Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy close out the fall semester by examining shifting trends in college presidencies and thought leadership, offering insights into the evolving challenges facing higher education. | 30m 12s | ||||||
| 11/24/24 |  S3. Ep. 05 - Feet to the Fire | Dr. Belle S. Wheelan joins Teresa and Erin to discuss accreditation, the responsibilities and roles of accrediting bodies and the plans for higher ed under a second Trump administration. | 56m 08s | ||||||
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