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July 30, 2025 41 mins
This debut episode of This Month in Higher Ed AV kicks off a monthly panel discussion reviewing key content posted to Higher Ed AV Media. Host Ryan Gray is joined by Jon Gunzel of John A. Logan College, Renee Benson of Sony Professional Display Solutions, and Erin Maher-Moran, Chair of HETMA from Johns Hopkins University. Together, they explore major trends and insights shaping the higher ed AV landscape, all grounded in fresh articles and columns.

The discussion dives into HETMA’s Road to 10K membership growth campaign, which aims to expand global engagement through community initiatives and professional development. The panel also breaks down Sony’s partnership with LiquidView and its innovative use of Pro Bravia displays to create virtual windows, opening possibilities for immersive learning and wellness spaces. Finally, the episode examines DSPs in the Classroom and how practical audio design principles can dramatically improve learning experiences. Listeners will hear industry perspectives, implementation ideas, and authentic reflections on how these topics connect to AV’s role in higher education.

https://higheredav.com/breaking-news-hetma-announces-road-to-10k/

https://higheredav.com/sonys-pro-bravia-displays-help-liquidview-turn-blank-walls-into-realistic-windows-to-the-worldsony-at-infocomm-2025-tracking-the-future-of-lecture-capture-sony/

https://higheredav.com/dsps-in-the-classroom-under-the-hood-of-smarter-sound-sound-perspectives/



Guest Contacts:
  • Jon Gunzel – jonathan.gunzel@jalc.edu, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgunzel89/
  • Renee Benson – renee.benson@sony.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneebenson/
  • Erin Maher-Moran – https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/
Topics Discussed
  • Launch of This Month in Higher Ed AV as a monthly series
  • Overview of HETMA’s Road to 10K membership campaign and six strategic pillars
  • Community-building approaches for higher ed AV professionals
  • Sony Pro Bravia displays powering LiquidView virtual windows
  • Applications of virtual windows in education and wellness spaces
  • Back-to-basics DSP best practices from Teddy Murphy’s Sound Perspectives column
  • Audio quality as a foundation for hybrid learning and clear communication
  • Panel perspectives from higher ed, manufacturing, and association leadership
  • Upcoming Higher Ed AV Media content, including Chair to Chair and new AI-focused columns
  • Reflections on how AV professionals can leverage industry content for growth

Join the conversation and connect with the community at community.hetma.org.

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