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The March edition of @diverseissues.bsky.social features 40 Women Shattering Glass Ceilings Across Higher Education and TVP Comms is pleased to announce our principal and founder, @tvparrot.bsky.social, is featured. Congrats to Teresa, and all the amazing women across the industry! buff.ly/Wz2drpP

Are you hoping for a PR this summer but running hurts your feet? You may need a shoe insert. Wayne R. Lamarre, prof and director of the athletic training master’s program at the University of New England explains the benefits of proper insoles to Kalea Martín for @popsugar.com.

Congratulations to @tvparrot.bsky.social and @karafreeman-nacubo.bsky.social on their inclusion in the @diverseissues.bsky.social list of 40 women shattering glass ceilings in #highered! Read about each of them below.

Did you know your student loan can be sold to another lender? Pam Sitig, dir. of financial aid for @grinnellcollege.bsky.social, shares what to do if it happens to you. Melanie Lockert, in a piece for Credible.com, expands on this scary-sounding process and simplifies consumers’ next steps.

Trump’s tariffs might impact the already volatile housing market. Simon Buechler, asst prof at @miamiuniversity.bsky.social Farmer School of Business shared tariffs are causing material costs to increase, and banks may restrict loans. Read more in a piece from Kevin Williams for qz.com.web.brid.gy

Is it time to bet on collegiate sports betting? jackstripling.bsky.social, host of the “College Matters” podcast for the Chronicle.com, talks with John Holden, assoc prof at the Univ of Indiana Kelley School of Business, abt what changes in the sports gambling landscape mean for #MarchMadness.

Temperatures are finally rising, which means spring is around the corner and so is hummingbird season. Noah Perlut, professor at the University of New England, shares resources and tips with Madeline Bilis in @RealSimple.com for when and where to put your feeder to maximize your bird watching.

@insidehighered.com’s survey of higher ed presidents made clear they aren’t on the same page. @byjoshmoody.bsky.social quoted @grinnellcollege.bsky.social Pres Harris, abt tenure & student mental health, and @weberstate.bsky.social Pres Mortensen re. how elected officials affect public institutions.

Higher ed is bracing for the impact of the NIH funding cuts, but much remains unknown. @tvparrot.bsky.social and @erinahennessy.bsky.social discuss how we got here, the effect of the cuts, how to talk about them with key audiences, and they answer questions about future domino effects.

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The Story Lab, a quintessential @universityofiowa.bsky.social program, enables @tippieiowa.bsky.social students to write their own narratives through a story-framing approach. In this article by @nickwestergaard.com for AACSB, storytelling turns a new and creative page for business students.

What is the purpose of #collegeathletics & how do #highered leaders navigate its challenges? Join @saracuster.bsky.social & presidents of @baylor.bsky.social, @universityofga.bsky.social, UofM & @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social on Mon., Feb 24, 11am ET for a must-watch convo. Register now: bit.ly/42KAshx

Habits take time to form, but University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Prof Rob Rouwenhorst is helping students implement behavioral changes one week at a time. Read more about the change that led his students to change their quality of life in a piece by @amowreader.com for @insidehighered.com

Join EVP @erinahennessy.bsky.social, @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social Alex Daniels, and #AERA Dir Tony Pals, on March 5th at 3 PM ET for a PRSA-hosted webinar on navigating the landscape of the nonprofit and association sector to address emerging risks, stay resilient and mission-driven.

Indiana Univ Prof Nargess Golshan trained an AI model to pick apart subtle vocal cues from CEOs on earnings calls that may indicate latent depression. In a @Forbes.com article Golshan shares the primary goal of the research is to bring awareness and serve as a reminder of depression in the C-Suite.

Have your mind on your money and your money on your mind? The TVP Comms has you covered to learn more! Here are two ways to think about the current financial ecosystem:

Wondering what happens if you don’t file your taxes this year? @miamiuniversity.bsky.social Farmer School of Business Prof. Michele Frank warns about the repercussions of failure to file and failure to pay in an article from @bethpinsker.bsky.social for @marketwatch.com

Think houseplants clear the air? Guess again! Recent studies show plants aren’t as powerful as previously thought. @harveymudd.bsky.social professors share in @goodhousekeeping.bsky.social how to get similar results and why plants are still good to boost your mood.

Rooting for Team Fluff instead of the Chiefs/Eagles? You aren’t alone. St. Thomas (MS) assoc. prof. Y. Greg Song notes, “While the Super Bowl dominates the advertising landscape this Sunday, the Puppy Bowl offers a unique platform for brands that cater to pet owners and family-conscious consumers.”

The majority of college presidents surveyed by @insidehighered.com find alarm over Pres. Trump and think he will hurt the sector, yet @grinnellcollege.bsky.social President Anne Harris noted her belief that college and university presidents have a firm grasp on the needs of their campus communities.

Being a leader requires an artful hand. @kristine-maloney.bsky.social and Sarah Delage will lead a session on “The Risks and Rewards of Thought Leadership” at the 2025 PRSA Counselors to Higher Education Summit to share insights on navigating the critical balance. Register today: prsa.org/CHE2025

To appropriately fulfill their fiduciary duties and uphold the mission of their institutions, boards must maintain autonomy. AGB's Fram Virjee and Barbara McCuen Jones chat about what that looks like on the latest episode of Trusteeship Podcast. agb.org/podcast/boar...

TikTok is back—what does this mean for brands that use it as an advertising platform? www.adweek.com/media/tiktok...

Principal @tvparrot.bsky.social is in the business of defending and honoring public relations professionals. In this entry for PRSA's PRSay blog she pushes back against those who denigrate our work with inaccurate descriptors. prsay.prsa.org/2025/01/16/s...

What do falls tell us about aging? A University of New England professor weighs in for Parade parade.com/health/test-...

Experts, including Scripps College's Doug Goodwin talk about how cell phones make aurora borealis look so good. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/t...

Need some tips on how to refresh your lifestyle in 2025? Kelley Gullo Wight of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University has a few to share medium.com/authority-ma...

How are the debt ceiling, national debt and the budget deficit related? Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota explains for Quartz. qz.com/congress-deb...

What can we expect at Jimmy Carter's funeral? @grinnellcollege.bsky.social historian Sarah Purcell spoke with @theguardian.com to give some context www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

TVP Communications will close for the holidays on December 20, 2024 and will reopen January 2, 2025. We wish all of our friends and colleagues a restful end of the year.

Hop on over to LinkedIn— @drkevinrmcclure.com has started a newsletter you won't want to miss! The Caring University features updates on his writing and work, including insights on the higher-ed workplace. www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcom...

Career advisors, this one is for you. Shannon Braun of Harvey Mudd College and other experts are providing tips to share with students when they get internship offers www.themuse.com/advice/what-...

Consumer prices are on the rise—an expert from the University of St. Thomas gives some context www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/e...

We are honored to be recognized for our work alongside our partners at Indiana University. TVP Communications has won PR Daily's 2024 Media Strategy of the Year.

Today the @tvpcomms.bsky.social team won a PR Daily award for media strategy. I am so proud of our small team’s tremendous work. We competed against some big agencies, and our heartfelt work and results won!!

Transportation can be a big issue when it comes to access to higher education... thehill.com/homenews/edu...

Boeing plea deal related to Max crashes rejected by judge—what's next? An expert from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business weighs in www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/b...

Students applying to business school need to be aware of traps that could seriously hinder their success. www.usnews.com/education/be...

On this Giving Tuesday, research out of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University shines light on who give to what, and why apnews.com/article/givi...

If you're an @insidehighered.com Insider, you're in for a treat in the latest edition of The Sandbox: Brunswick's Michael Schoenfeld and our EVP @erinahennessy.bsky.social share some sage higher ed comms advice applicable now and in the future www.insidehighered.com/newsletter/s...

Out now: The latest episode of Volt's Trusted Voices Podcast! @tvparrot.bsky.social & @erinahennessy.bsky.social chat with Dr. Belle Wheelan on the evolving role of accreditors like SACSCOC in shaping higher education in a changing educational and political landscape. voltedu.com/podcast/feet...

Planning your Black Friday shopping strategy? There are some reasons to go in person, says Michele Frank, PhD, an associate professor of accountancy at @miamiuniversity.bsky.social's Farmer School of Business. Learn what they are 👇 www.scarymommy.com/lifestyle/bl...

Worried about political talk that's sure to come up around the Thanksgiving dinner table? @vogue.com.web.brid.gy spoke with University of St. Thomas prof Audra Nuru about having productive, non-hostile conversations—and how to set boundaries when that proves impossible www.vogue.com/article/how-...

What you read matters, cautions our @kylielkinnaman.bsky.social. She points out sources that might make beginning #OpEd writers pick up some bad habits. muckrack.com/blog/2023/11...

New employees want—and need—mentorship as they begin their careers. But as VP Kristine Maloney says, let's not pretend it can only happen face-to-face. In this article for Fast Company, she describes gives tips for organizations considering remote mentorships. www.fastcompany.com/90961389/4-c...

Principal @tvparrot.bsky.social takes on some of the unfortunate archetypes that taint the value of communications and PR professionals. She addresses what we're really here for and how our expertise should really be used www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blog...

What does good governance of a #highered institution look like? @erinahennessy.bsky.social & @tvparrot.bsky.social discuss effective ways of running #colleges & #universities & what happens when other approaches are taken on the latest episode of Trusted Voices Podcast voltedu.com/podcast/solv...