The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
1) Episode #318: The Future of Digital Learning Is Integrated
In this forward-looking conversation, Dustin sits down with Andy Morgan, Chief Partnerships Officer at 2U, to unpack what digital education looks like in 2026—and where it’s heading next. From the mat...Show More
2) Episode #317: Redesigning Digital Infrastructure for Gen Alpha and Beyond
In this episode, Dustin chats with Michelle Craig, Director of Marketing at AppsAnywhere, about how institutions can better support today’s digitally fluent, mobile-first students. They explore the cr...Show More
3) Episode #316: From Chaos to Clarity - AI’s Role in Higher Ed Operations
What if the path to transforming higher ed isn't about radical reinvention—but about finally using the tools we already have? In this episode, Dustin chats with Kelly Rogan, COO of Ellucian, about how...Show More
4) Episode #315: Higher Ed, Free Speech, and the Future of Democracy
In this thought-provoking episode, political philosopher and Penn GSE professor Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath joins host Dustin to unpack one of higher ed’s most pressing—and polarizing—topics: the future of f...Show More
5) Episode #314: Why Faculty Are Your Secret Marketing Weaponf
In this week’s episode, Dustin sits down with Brian Hartnack, Founder and CEO of Archer Education, for a rich conversation about the evolution of digital marketing and enrollment management in higher ...Show More
6) Episode #313: Why Your Institution Needs to Elevate Its Digital Student Experience
Most students aren’t dropping out because they’re disengaged—they’re falling behind because your tech isn’t meeting their needs. In this energizing episode, Dustin chats with Shana Holman, Head of Str...Show More
7) Episode #312: Empowering Students to Understand and Influence the World
What do Montenegro, Gen Z protests, and open educational resources have in common? According to Julia Sherwin, everything. In this episode, Dustin Ramsdell sits down with Julia—Executive Director of t...Show More
8) Episode #311: How Institutions Can Actually Win at Digital Transformation
In this premiere episode of the 2026 season, Dustin welcomes back Taran Lent, now CTO of the soon to be rebranded Illumia (formerly Transact + CBORD), for a candid conversation about the challenges an...Show More
9) Episode #310: How InsideTrack Is Expanding What Success Coaching Can Be
In this final episode of the year, Dustin talked with Ruth Bauer, President at InsideTrack, who shared how the organization’s new Coaching Lab is expanding access to coaching far beyond traditional co...Show More
10) Episode #309: Why Work-College Students Are Becoming Founders-in-Training
What if launching a business was a graduation requirement? At Paul Quinn College, that’s exactly what students are doing. In this episode, Dustin sat down with Jeff Meade from Paul Quinn College (PQC)...Show More