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Step into the future of higher education with Enrollify's podcasts. Each episode is packed with expert insights and actionable tips to help you harness the power of artificial intelligence, technology and data. From improving operational efficiencies to crafting data-informed strategies, these discussions are essential for anyone looking to innovate and excel in today’s tech-first world.

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Pulse Check: First Movers Part 1Play Button
Pulse Check: First Movers Part 1

Hosts Rhea Vitalis and Andrea Gilbert sit down with Dave Hunt, Director of Enrollment Marketing at the University of Kansas.

Ep. 32: Rethinking Web Traffic: How Conversational AI is Changing Student SearchPlay Button
Ep. 32: Rethinking Web Traffic: How Conversational AI is Changing Student Search

Megan Andrews, Digital Strategy Consultant at Squiz, joins Brian to talk about why fewer clicks do not necessarily mean less engagement, and how conversational AI is changing how students find and interact with information online.

Episode #304: Optimizing Tech Stacks to Elevate the Student ExperiencePlay Button
Episode #304: Optimizing Tech Stacks to Elevate the Student Experience

Dustin chats with Justin Beck, CEO of Gravyty, about how colleges and universities can stop tech creep from derailing the student experience.

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Rethinking Readiness for Students in the AI-Enabled WorkforcePlay Button
BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Rethinking Readiness for Students in the AI-Enabled Workforce

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin spoke with Ryan Lufkin, VP of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, about the current crossroads in higher ed, technology, and workforce readiness.

Episode 102: AI Bubble, Tech Layoffs, and the Race to Agentic Adoption in Higher EdPlay Button
Episode 102: AI Bubble, Tech Layoffs, and the Race to Agentic Adoption in Higher Ed

JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu dive into the shifting landscape of artificial intelligence—from industry layoffs and OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions to what they’re hearing on the ground at higher education conferences.

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: The Secret to Scalable, Accessible Learning EnvironmentsPlay Button
BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: The Secret to Scalable, Accessible Learning Environments

Dustin chats with Gaurav Bradoo from Logitech about how colleges and universities can embrace hardware innovation to enhance teaching and learning—without overcomplicating things.

Episode 89: Featherstone University: The Campaign Higher Ed Can’t Stop Talking AboutPlay Button
Episode 89: Featherstone University: The Campaign Higher Ed Can’t Stop Talking About

Mallory Willsea sits down with David Ludlam and Maria Kuntz from the University of Colorado Boulder to unpack one of the boldest higher ed campaigns of the year — Featherstone University.

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Exploring the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 Trends ReportPlay Button
BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Exploring the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 Trends Report

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin sits down with Crista Copp and Mark McCormack from EDUCAUSE to unpack their just-released 2026 Top 10 List.

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Why Student-Centered Tech is the Future of Higher EdPlay Button
BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Why Student-Centered Tech is the Future of Higher Ed

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin has an energizing conversation with Jeff Dinski and Mike Wulff from Ellucian.

Bonus Live at ASU's Agentic AI and the Student Experience: How AI Tools Are Powering More Accessible and Scalable Higher EducationPlay Button
Bonus Live at ASU's Agentic AI and the Student Experience: How AI Tools Are Powering More Accessible and Scalable Higher Education

Kemi Jona joins Ty Fujimura live at the ASU Agentic AI and the Student Experience event to explore the intersection of AI in higher education and workforce development.

Episode #303: Creating Learning That Sticks with Video, Voice, and VisionPlay Button
Episode #303: Creating Learning That Sticks with Video, Voice, and Vision

Stephen Laster, CEO of Panopto and a 25-year veteran in the edtech space, joins Dustin to talk about how smart technology—and especially AI—can elevate educators rather than overshadow them.

Episode 101: Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders — Part 3Play Button
Episode 101: Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders — Part 3

Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla tackle a critical but often overlooked stage of AI implementation in higher education — the proof of concept (POC).

Episode 88: Why an AI Critic Joined a Tech Company Play Button
Episode 88: Why an AI Critic Joined a Tech Company

Mallory Willsea sits down with Joel Goodman, former founder of Bravery Media and now the new VP of Growth Strategy at Squiz.

BONUS - Live from EdTech Week: Building Better Pathways for Private Public PartnershipsPlay Button
BONUS - Live from EdTech Week: Building Better Pathways for Private Public Partnerships

In this bonus episode recorded live from EdTech Week 2025, Dustin chats with Matt Stinson, CRO at Starbridge.

BONUS - Live from EdTech Week: Why Creating More Immersive Learning Content MattersPlay Button
BONUS - Live from EdTech Week: Why Creating More Immersive Learning Content Matters

In this bonus episode recorded live from EdTech Week 2025, Dustin chats with K. Rocco Shields, CEO of Genius Academy.

Ep. 31: When AI Agents Become Teammates: The Future of Student SupportPlay Button
Ep. 31: When AI Agents Become Teammates: The Future of Student Support

Brian sits down with Carrie Pitts-Densmore, VP of Enrollment and Marketing at Johnston Community College, to talk about how higher ed can embrace AI as a partner rather than a threat.

Episode #302: How to Teach Creative Confidence in Higher EdPlay Button
Episode #302: How to Teach Creative Confidence in Higher Ed

Dustin chats with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden, co-authors of Innovation-ish, a new book that challenges the myths surrounding creativity and innovation.

Episode 100: Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders — Part 2Play Button
Episode 100: Making AI Work: A Buyer’s Guide for Leaders — Part 2

Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla. In this landmark episode, Ardis and JC dive into the second part of their three-part AI Buyer’s Guide series, helping higher ed leaders and enrollment teams make smarter, more strategic decisions about AI investments.

Episode 87: A College Senior’s Hot Takes on AI + the Nonprofit He’s BuildingPlay Button
Episode 87: A College Senior’s Hot Takes on AI + the Nonprofit He’s Building

Mallory Willsea sits down with Tyrone “T.Y.” Stone, a senior at Augustana College, to discuss how students are really using AI in and outside of the classroom.

Episode 86: Best of Conference: The Red Stapler Session on AI Search & Zero-Click DiscoveryPlay Button
Episode 86: Best of Conference: The Red Stapler Session on AI Search & Zero-Click Discovery

Mallory Willsea sits down with Adam Heidebrink-Bruno, Digital Content Specialist at Finger Lakes Community College and winner of Best in Conference at the 2025 Digital Collegium Annual Conference.

Ep. 30: From Fear to Function: How to Embrace AI as a Coworker in Higher EdPlay Button
Ep. 30: From Fear to Function: How to Embrace AI as a Coworker in Higher Ed

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mark Lee, Director of Web User Experience and Digital Strategy at Colorado College, to unpack the promises and the pitfalls of bringing AI into higher education.

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