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Higher Ed Pulse

Mallory Willsea
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Higher Education
Student Engagement
Higher Education Marketing
Leadership
Marketing
Enrollment Management
Admissions Process
AI In Education
Enrollment Marketing
Digital Marketing
Generative AI
Change Management
AI Literacy
AMA Symposium
Enrollment
AI Integration
Marketing Strategies
Engage Summit

Higher Ed Pulse is your weekly no-fluff guide to AI in higher ed. Higher ed leaders are expected to master AI overnight. But let’s be real — no one has time to sift through every headline, hot take, or research report. That’s why every Monday, we break down what actually matters — fast, clear, and to the point. Want to sound like the smartest person in the room? You’re in the right place. Higher E... more

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In Part 2 of this Pulse Check series, host Rishab Malhotra sits down with Clay Harmon, executive director of the Association of International Enrollment Management (AIRC), and Clare Overmann, CEO of the Association of International Education Administ... more

Carrie Phillips chats with Brian Piper, host of AI for U, live at Engage Summit 2026 in Charlotte, NC.

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The financial pressures squeezing higher education are real, but when it comes to the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, focusing solely on the spreadsheet is a critical mistake. In this episode of The Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory sits down with ... more

Welcome to this brand new Pulse Check Series, hosted by Rishab Malhotra, Founder and CEO of AIDO. Higher ed has been running two separate plays for too long. Domestic over here, international over there, and strategy getting lost in the middle. We're... more

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Katie Campbell
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Marisa Enzinna
Director of Member Relations and Communications at the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce
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Camille Zess
Vice President of Growth at Travel Alliance Partnership
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Ed Cabellon
Interim VP for student experience at Frederick Community College
Frederick Community College
Episode: Before You Hire an AI Consultant, Do This
Adam Wodera
Automated Systems and Technical Services Librarian
Finger Lakes Community College
Episode: Pulse Check: Tales from a Community College AI Think Tank — Part 2
Jennifer Carney
Professor of Biology and Chair of the FLCC Science and Technology Department
Finger Lakes Community College
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Debora Ortloff
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment at Finger Lakes Community College
Finger Lakes Community College
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Dave Ghidiu
Associate Professor of Computing Sciences at Finger Lakes Community College
Finger Lakes Community College
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Nick Ladany
President of San Francisco Bay University; researcher and institutional leader
San Francisco Bay University
Episode: AI Faculty Avatars and a $10K MBA

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Mallory Willsea
Host of Higher Ed Pulse; affiliated with Enrollify Network and Higher Ed Pulse

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great show with great content

    Mallory and Seth do a great job sharing their deep expertise as they discuss some of the biggest issues facing higher ed marketing today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whatjaimesaid
    United States2 years ago
  • Unsurprisingly, outstanding!

    I know it’s early into their tenure (no pun intended) in this podcast, but having known both hosts for some time, I’m not at all surprised that what they’re doing here is incredibly valuable and innovative. Really appreciate the abbreviated format and the deep insight. I’ll be listening to this every week. Keep it coming y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahatony
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Enrollment Management Resource

    Zach and the crew at Enrollify have filled a needed void in the enrollment marketing and management space. This podcast has helped me and my team rethinking a number of our marketing approaches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RTaughrin
    United States6 years ago
  • An Incredible Resource for the GEM Community

    I am a HUGE fan of the Enrollify podcast and am grateful for what a tremendous resource it has been. I just joined the world of graduate enrollment marketing, making the professional pivot from the realm of consumer packaged goods. On my daily commute, I listen to the podcasts and they've helped me drink from the firehose as I learn my new role. Podcast guests are stakeholders from various functions who share their experiences, insights and learnings. The spectrum of topics varies and always... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SESnc16
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this resource!!

    This is a great podcast for any enrollment marketer looking for educational, compelling, and entertaining content! I learn something new each week and love the diversity in content topics. They feature conversations with everyone from Admissions Counselors and College Presidents to Software CEOs and VPs of Marketing. Everyone working in higher ed admissions or marketing should subscribe to this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidGo.
    United States6 years ago

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Before You Hire an AI Consultant, Do This
Q: How did you ensure the RFQ and scope were aligned with internal goals and governance needs?
They used a collaborative scope development process tied to governance, policy, and accountability structures, ensuring the consultant would be a multiplier and thought partner rather than a prescriptive vendor.
Before You Hire an AI Consultant, Do This
Q: Was it hard making the case for spending real money on a consultant when there was already a steering committee?
The team argued that external expertise was needed for speed, legitimacy, and to avoid clunky internal processes, turning the project into a focused 12-month mission with a clear ROI.
Google Search is AI Search: What May's I/O Announcement Means for Higher Ed
Q: What is the single highest leverage decision a CMO should make this week?
Conduct an audit to understand current content and performance for AI queries, then reallocate resources toward building AI-ready content across owned media, focusing on answering real prompts and identifying gaps in areas like military or other targeted audiences.
Pulse Check: Tales from a Community College AI Think Tank — Part 1
Q: What advice do you have for listeners looking to build their own AI on-ramps?
Create spaces for safe exploration, avoid over-policing tools, maintain guardrails to manage risk, and foster a culture of experimentation through leadership support, mavericks, mavens, and ongoing communication; it's important to show that you can't AI wrong and to emphasize curiosity and discernment.
Pulse Check: Tales from a Community College AI Think Tank — Part 1
Q: What does AI literacy look like the way you use it at FLCC, and what do people need to know to feel ready to use AI responsibly?
AI literacy is about empowering people to use AI while understanding limits and strengths, focusing on human-led inquiry, ethics, prompting basics, and critical thinking rather than teaching step-by-step job-specific procedures; the goal is to enable responsible use across domains.

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What is Higher Ed Pulse about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise briefing on AI in higher education, this show focuses on practical adoption, governance, and strategy rather than theory. Across episodes, guests discuss scalable pilots, open-access learning, and how to deploy AI in classroom and campus operations with a people-first mindset. Notable themes include low-cost or free resources, documenting learnings (including failures), brand and marketing considerations, and the Engage Summit as a recurring event. Unique strengths lie in grounding AI initiatives in real-world campus contexts, governance structures, and cross-functional collaboration, making it valuable for enrollment teams, marketers, and academic leaders seeking actionable guidance.

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