Hosts Dr. Cody Nielsen and Dr. Tomika Ferguson turn the spotlight on themselves reflecting on their professional journeys and lessons in leadership.

Hosts Seth Odell and Mallory Willsea tackle one of the most pressing questions in higher education today: What do students and families actually care about in 2025?

Tomika and Cody delve into the essence of intentional leadership and its role in fostering inclusivity in decision-making processes with special guest Jaunelle White.

Frank Tramble shares about the importance of an integrated marketing and communications strategy, understanding your audience's core motivations to create more impactful messages and the need to always to be learning. ‍

Dr. Cody Nielsen and Dr. Tomika Ferguson engage with Dr. Peter Cornish, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at UC Berkeley.

Revisit a conversation with Kevin McDonald from Cody and Tomilka's Pulse Check series.

In Episode 57 of the Mission Admissions podcast, host Jeremy Tiers sits down with John Azoni, a video storytelling expert and owner of Unveiled, to explore how colleges and universities can leverage video content to engage prospective students.

Eddie Francis welcomes Dr. Halima Leak Francis, director of the John Lewis Public Administration Program in Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement (and Eddie’s wife).

Eddie Francis welcomes Dr. Walter Kimbrough, interim president of Talladega College and former president of Philander Smith College and Dillard University, to discuss how the right hire can profoundly impact a campus’s culture and employer brand.

Eddie Francis speaks with Thom D. Chesney, president of Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, about the power of intentional hiring and how the right person in the right role can elevate an institution’s reputation.

Eddie Francis sits down with marketing recruitment specialist Nora B. Clark to discuss how a single transformative hire can boost an institution's reputation as an employer.

Eddie Francis speaks with Dr. Lesley Regalado, a talent acquisition consultant and faculty member at the University of Texas Arlington.

Mallory and Seth dive into the provocative topic of AI's role in higher education, asking the critical question: Does AI act as higher ed’s crisis compass by building resilience, or does it expose vulnerabilities we’d rather ignore?

Eddie Francis welcomes back talent strategy expert Craig Fisher to discuss the critical role of talent attraction in enhancing employer branding.

Matt McFadden and Maria Kuntz talk about embracing the fact that universities are mega brands and how this should influence the way we market to different audiences through a values-based brand platform.

Hosts Tomika and Cody sit down with Dr. Kimberly Griffin, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland.

Hosts Mallory and Seth explore the art and strategy behind storytelling in higher education marketing.

This episode explores how to recognize your achievements, combat imposter syndrome, and step into opportunities with confidence. It’s about resilience and learning to see yourself as a leader, even when doubt creeps in.‍

Bryan Gross dives into an inspiring conversation with Arizona Western College’s President Daniel Corr and Provost Reetika Dhawan.

Host Carrie welcomes Thom D. Chesney, a college president, to discuss leading through significant uncertainty.

Host Carrie engages Ethan Rule in a thoughtful conversation about navigating uncertainty as a leader.