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After a grueling journey from DIII to DI, @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social is ready to show they deserve to be at the top. Dr. Phil Esten, AD for the Tommies, talks with @mattbrown.bsky.social, Publisher of Extra Points, about the changes the Univ made to usher in athletic success.
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Attending the 2026 PRSA Counselors to Higher Education conference? Join Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, and Ken Carter, Prof at Oxford College and 2026 Pat Jackson Award Recipient, for a fireside chat and discussion of his public scholarship journey on Tuesday, March 10th, at 12 PM.
Image of a gloved hand holding a small vaccine vial while drawing liquid into a syringe against a light blue background. Large text reads: “The Measles Surge Is Just the Beginning.” Smaller text below says: “With insights from the University of Montana.” The TIME logo appears in the lower left corner, and the TVP Communications logo appears in the lower right corner.
The surge in measles cases is just the beginning of what’s to come. Sophia Newcomer, a vaccine epidemiologist at the University of Montana, writes an article for Time on how changes to the vaccine schedule may affect the average American.
A new Trusted Voices podcast is out now, featuring Michael Harris, Dean ad interim of the Simmons School & Professor at Southern Methodist University, and a potentially controversial lightning round on how politicization is changing in Higher Education.
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“This is one of those tough weeks where spreadsheets and data are cheery, but households still aren’t, […] Even a good inflation report from the perspective of economists is higher prices, and that is not going to sit well with a lot of households.”
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“– Tyler Schipper, Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, as quoted by Alicia Wallace, Senior Writer for CNN, Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting.”
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Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “This is one of those tough weeks where spreadsheets and data are cheery, but households still aren’t, […] Even a good inflation report from the perspective of economists is higher prices, and that is not going to sit well with a lot of households.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Tyler Schipper, Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, as quoted by Alicia Wallace, Senior Writer for CNN, Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
While inflation rates have hit an eight-month low, households haven’t benefited from the change despite the data showing a positive outlook. Tyler Schipper, Prof at the Univ of St. Thomas, talks with Alicia Wallace, Writer at @cnn.com, about what the January inflation data means for consumers.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Today’s financial climate for business schools has become increasingly fraught, making it especially important not to leave potential funding on the table. Seeking out federal grants is a virtuous cycle—a kind of flywheel. It might be hard to get it to start spinning. But once you get it going through initial small pushes, great things will continue to happen.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Brad Wheeler, Director of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab and Professor of Information Systems, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, AACSB, The Keys to Unlocking Federal Research Funding.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
As budgets tighten across higher ed, there remains a funding source that many business schools have yet to tap: federal research awards. In an article for AACSB, Brad Wheeler, a Professor at the IU Kelley School, shares key takeaways on how to approach agencies and develop successful proposals.
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Gray wolves require conservation, and most Americans are on board until politics enter the picture. Alexander L. Metcalf and Justin Angle, Profs at the University of Montana, wrote a piece for @theconversation.com about how social identity can change perspectives on an issue.
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College and university presidents had a tough 2025. @byjoshmoody.bsky.social, Reporter for @insidehighered.com, talks with @tvparrot.bsky.social, Principal of TVP Communications, about the tightrope leaders had to walk with their audiences in a tumultuous year.
https://fortune.com/2026/01/27/lost-generation-of-employee-talent-ai-gen-z-hiring-nightmare/
Will there be a generation of employees lost to the AI bubble? In a commentary piece for @fortune.com , Patrick Hopkins, Dean of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, discusses IU’s Dean’s AI Roundtable, and how IU is helping educate graduates holistically.
Things are heating up, and not just figuratively; 2025 was the 8th year in a row that the ocean absorbed more heat than the years before. Molly Taft, Writer for @wired.com, talks with John Abramham, Prof at the Univ of St. Thomas, about what the rising temperatures mean for the earth’s future.
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Congratulations to Brad Mortensen on his inauguration last week as Utah State University’s 18th president. TVP Communications wishes President Mortensen well as he returns to lead his alma mater. Go Aggies!
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The way colleges advertise during bowl games has changed. Karin Fischer, Senior Writer for @chronicle.com, investigates recent changes in advertising and speaks with @tvparrot.bsky.social about how they are unfolding and why they matter.
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“We really know we can win, […] All three of us walk into this, we’re going to win. We can win. There’s never been any doubt in any of our minds, that’s the goal. I’m confused by people who don’t assume that.”
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“– Pamela Whitten, as quoted by Heather Dinich, Senior College Football Insider, ESPN, Indiana president: Hoosiers’ sudden rise expected under Cignetti.”
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Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “We really know we can win, […] All three of us walk into this, we’re going to win. We can win. There’s never been any doubt in any of our minds, that’s the goal. I’m confused by people who don’t assume that.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Pamela Whitten, as quoted by Heather Dinich, Senior College Football Insider, ESPN, Indiana president: Hoosiers’ sudden rise expected under Cignetti.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Indiana has completed the most unlikely turnaround in college football history, yet Pres Pamela Whitten isn’t surprised. Heather Dinich, Football Insider at @espn.com, talks with Whitten and coach Cignetti about the monumental win. Jane Pauley reflects on her alma mater following a historic season.
Sometimes wishes do come true! Trusted Voices is back for 2026, and @erinahennessy.bsky.social and @tvparrot.bsky.social return to discuss what’s on the horizon in higher ed. Listen now on Spotify, Apple music and more.
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Internships in college could make or break your career. Brian D. Reed, Associate Vice President for Student Success at the University of Montana, writes for @usnews.com about what actions UM is taking to combat the current internship economy.
