In this special live-streamed episode of Accreditation Insights, I had the opportunity to join Dr. Laurie Shanderson for a conversation recorded on-site at the inaugural HigherEd PodCon 2025 in Chicago, IL.
As the first-ever gathering dedicated to higher ed podcasting, PodCon was more than a conference—it was a signal of how storytelling, scholarship, and sound are reshaping the way we engage with ideas and drive change. In this episode, we reflect on what we saw and heard: how podcasting is influencing policy, shifting public perception, and elevating voices across the academy.
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at a growing movement that’s transforming how higher education thinks, connects, and communicates.