
Reaching #4 on the Apple Podcast Education charts, The Signal is the definitive podcast for higher education’s transformation leaders. Hosted by Jeff Dillon, The Signal cuts through the noise of the "status quo" to bring you the strategic intelligence needed to reshape how institutions recruit, support, and retain students. Every Friday, we sit down with the practitioners and technology builders w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyEducation | |||

What happens when a former gubernatorial candidate, healthcare CEO, and state budget director steps into the college president's office? You get a leader who doesn't accept "that's how higher ed has always done it" as an answer.
In this episode, hos... more
Is higher education using AI to simply do the same things faster, or are we on the cusp of a genuine transformation in how students learn, access support, and build opportunity?
In this episode, host Jeff Dillon welcomes Dr. Betheny Gross, Research ... more
In an era where students trust a peer on Instagram more than a university's official website, how can enrollment marketers cut through the noise and build genuine connections?
This week on The Signal: On Air, Jeff Dillon sits down with Mitchell Borg... more
Jaime Hunt is the founder of Solve Higher Ed and host of the popular “Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO” podcast. She unpacks the evolving landscape of higher education marketing. Jamie shares decades of experience – from her time as a Chief Marketing O... more
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Focused on the intersection of technology and higher education, this podcast offers insights from a diverse range of experts, including educators, technologists, and industry leaders. It covers innovative solutions that address key challenges within academia, emphasizing the role of technology in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Topics like digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and hybrid learning models are frequently discussed, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities institutions face in adapting to these changes.
Listeners can expect to gain actionable knowledge through interviews with professionals who share real-world applications and case studies. This podcast stands out for its commitment t... more
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Recent guests on The Signal include:
1. Jay Gonzalez
2. Betheny Gross
3. Mitchell Borges
4. Jaime Hunt
5. Devin Purgason
6. Valerie Fox
7. Shannon Vander Meulen
8. Stephen Laster
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