Trusted Voices

Trusted Voices
Podcast Description
Trusted Voices explores the complex intersection of leadership and communication in higher education. Each episode, hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy chat with university presidents, industry thought leaders—and each other—about the latest news in the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing those in the most visible roles in higher ed.
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The podcast explores critical topics in higher education including leadership transparency, funding impacts, enrollment trends, and the evolving media landscape. For example, episodes delve into the effects of NIH funding cuts on communities, the importance of accrediting bodies, and the need for innovative retention strategies for HBCUs.

Trusted Voices explores the complex intersection of leadership and communication in higher education. Each episode, hosts Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy chat with university presidents, industry thought leaders—and each other—about the latest news in the industry and the challenges and opportunities facing those in the most visible roles in higher ed.
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.

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