AI for U
Episodes
Ep. 41: Moving From AI Pilots to Institutional Production
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, Brian sits down with Dr. Manjeet Rege, Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University...
Ep. 40: Higher Ed’s AI Earthquake: Preparing Graduates for a Redefined Workforce
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Brian Piper speaks with Paul LeBlanc, Visiting Scholar and Special Advisor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Paul exp...
Ep. 39: Why Critical Judgment is the Ultimate AI Differentiator
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian welcomes Erin Fields, Marketing Director at Ologie, to discuss the critical transition from using AI for mere efficiency to using it for strateg...
Ep. 38: Nobody Has This Figured Out: How to Learn AI Through Curiosity, Not Perfection
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Higher ed is stepping into a new era, and Rebecca Stapley is right in the middle of it. The Director of Marketing and Communications at the Rochester ...
Ep. 37: Higher Ed in an Augmented Era: When AI Enhances Human Expertise
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Brian talks with Eric Hollenbeck, Communications Manager for Research at Washington State University - Carson College of Busines...
Ep. 36: AI, Content Marketing, and the New Rules of Search Discoverability
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian sits down with Ross Simmonds, Founder and CEO of Foundation Marketing, for a sharp and unfiltered look at how AI is rewriting t...
Ep. 035: AI Is the Medium, Not the Message: How to Stay Authentic in an AI World
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay authentic when AI touches everything you create? In this episode, we talk with Stu Eddins, Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Stamats, ...
Ep. 34: Guidelines Over Policies: Smarter AI Adoption in Higher Ed
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian talks with Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University, about how AI is transforming ...
Ep. 33: AI at the Core: What It Really Means to Be an AI-First Higher Ed Institution
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to be an AI-first institution? In this episode, Kyle Campbell, Founder and Managing Director of Education Marketer, joins Bri...
Ep. 32: Rethinking Web Traffic: How Conversational AI is Changing Student Search
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about falling website traffic? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Megan Andrews, Digital Strategy Consultant at Squiz, joins us to ta...
Ep. 31: When AI Agents Become Teammates: The Future of Student Support
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian sits down with Carrie Pitts-Densmore, VP of Enrollment and Marketing at Johnston Community College, to talk about how higher ed...
Ep. 30: From Fear to Function: How to Embrace AI as a Coworker in Higher Ed
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Lee, Director of Web User Experience and Digital Strategy at Colorado College, to unpack the promises and the p...
Ep. 29: Building Amplify: Inside Vanderbilt’s Bold Experiment in AI Adoption
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can higher education move beyond theory and actually adopt AI in ways that matter? In this episode, we talk with Allen Karns, Chief AI and Technol...
Ep. 28: Boring AI, Brilliant Results: How AI Can Make Great Systems Even Better
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Deperro, Michael Deperro, Senior Coordinator of Faculty Development & Professionalism at Case Western Reserv...
Ep. 27: A Discoverability Mindset: Adapting to AI-Powered Search
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The search landscape for prospective students is changing dramatically, and the shift to AI search optimization is now a critical part of any higher e...
Ep. 26: Let AI Block the Wind: Why You Need a Wingman, Not an Intern
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian sits down with Nicole Brini, Head Manager of International Reputation at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, to talk about w...
Ep. 25: Why Change Management Is the Real Challenge in Higher Ed’s AI Transformation
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone in higher ed knows that AI transformation is happening fast, and Tom Andriola, Chief Digital Officer at UC-Irvine, is helping lead the charge...
Ep. 24: Ethical AI Adoption: How to Use the Tech Without Losing Your Soul
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Spenser Smith of QS Quacquarelli Symonds joins Brian to explore how higher education institutions can adopt AI while staying grounded...
Live at Engage Summit 2025: Using AI in Crisis Communication: What Higher Ed Leaders Need to Know
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, recorded live at the Engage Summit 2025, host Brian chats with Michele Ehrhart, Chief Communications Officer at the Unive...
Live at Engage Summit 2025: AI and the Academic Experience: Balancing Automation with Authentic Learning
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, recorded live at the Engage Summit 2025, Brian sits down with Dustin Ramsdell—veteran higher ed professional and host o...
Ep. 23: Work Smarter Together: How AI Can Be Higher Ed’s Strongest Teammate
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin Callihan, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Campaign Communications at NYU, joins Brian to tackle one of higher ...
Ep. 22: Start Small, Think Big: A Practical Path to AI in Higher Ed
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you bring AI into your work without overwhelming your team — or yourself? In this episode, Isaac Williams, Director of Multimedia and Digita...
Ep. 21: AI Adoption on Campus: Ethics, Efficiency, and Empowerment
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is here to stay, and now is the time to jump in. That’s the message of Allison Turcio, Assistant VP for Enrollment and Marketing at Siena College...
Ep. 20: Thoughtful AI Integration: Where It Fits and Where It Doesn’t
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian sits down with Joyce Peralta, Manager of Digital Communications at McGill University in Montreal, to explore the evolving role ...
Ep. 19: AI-Powered Ambassadors: Scaling Student Engagement with Campus Threads
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can AI enhance student ambassador programs without replacing the human connection? In this episode, Brian sits down with Kathryn Thomas and Mus Is...
Ep. 18: AI for Student Engagement: A Higher Ed Success Story
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian sits down with Michelle Tarby, Senior Director of Digital Engagement at Le Moyne College, to talk about how AI is transforming student engagemen...
Ep. 17: AI-Powered Email: Smarter Strategies for Higher Ed Marketing
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Brian Piper sits down with Dayana Kibilds, VP of Strategy at Ologie, to explore AI’s growing role in email marketing campaigns. Dayana shares w...
Ep. 16: Imagining the Future of Higher Education with Andrew Maynard
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Piper sits down with Andrew Maynard, a leading expert on AI and its implications for higher education. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI, t...
Ep. 15: AI as Your Content Co-Creator with Tracy Playle
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Brian chats with Tracy Playle, founder of Pickle Jar and the Content Ed community, about the role of AI in content strategy for higher education....
Ep. 14: Leading with AI: A Conversation with Dave Hunt
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Brian Piper sits down with Dave Hunt, Executive Creative Director of Strategic Enrollment Management at Old Dominion University (ODU), to explore...
Ep. 13: Putting Students First with Devin Purgason
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Piper sits down with Devin Purgason from Forsyth Tech to explore how the community college is strategically integrating AI to enhance student en...
Ep. 12: From Chatbots to Agents with Ardis Kadiu
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Piper sits down with Ardis Kadiu, founder and CEO of Element451, to explore the transformative role of AI in higher education. From personalized...
Ep. 11: Integrating AI with Kellie Campbell
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Kellie Campbell, CIO of Vermont State Colleges System, shares insights on building AI readiness across multiple institutions. Learn about c...
Ep. 10: Streamlining Development with Mike Miles
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Mike Miles, Director of Web Development at MIT Sloan, shares insights on integrating AI into development workflows, fostering team collabor...
Balancing Bytes and Bonds: How AI Can Humanize Higher Ed
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Enrollify webinar, Balancing Bites and Bonds: How AI Can Humanize Higher Ed, Mallory Willsea and an expert panel dive deep into how artificial...
Live at AMA: Mastering SEO in an AI-Driven World
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, live from the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, host Brian dives into the evolving landscape of search...
Ep. 9: Researching the Landscape with Dr. Claire Brady
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got a story to tell? An innovative idea to share? Fill out our guest nomination form, and let's chat!Dr. Claire Brady shares insights from her groundb...
Live at AMA: AI in Action at CU Boulder
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of AI for U, Brian dives into the innovative ways artificial intelligence is reshaping creative communications at CU Boulde...
Live at AMA: AI Isn’t Perfect — But Neither Are We
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of AI for U captures a lively discussion from the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education with Scott Cline, an independent co...
Ep. 8: Automating Processes with Alexandria Duffney
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Allie Duffney shares how Elon University is implementing AI to streamline admissions processes, create test environments, and enhance stude...
Live at AMA: AI Tools Higher Ed Marketers Should Be Using Right Now
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI For You, recorded live at the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, host Brian dives into a thought-provoking con...
Live at AMA: How Small Colleges Can Boost Marketing with AI
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for You, host Brian interviews Laura Rudolph, founder and CEO of Square One Consulting, live from the AMA Symposium for the Mark...
Ep. 7: Leading the way with Tina Miller
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Miller shows us how Arizona State University is leading the charge on AI integration and adoption. ASU has created a model that we can all use to...
Ep. 6: Winning prompts with John Munsell
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Munsell walks us through his structured prompting model which has been integrated at LSU and shares his thoughts on integrating AI into higher ed...
Ep. 5: Unlocking potential with Jules White
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jules White discusses the real-world applications of AI for higher ed administrators, from custom GPTs to campus-wide AI platforms. This episode offer...
Live at HighEdWeb: The Future of SEO and AI in Higher Ed
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI For U, live from HighEdWeb, Sarah Gilbert from GradLabs joins the show to discuss the impact of AI on higher education marketing...
Live at HighEdWeb: Building Smarter Universities
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, live from HighEdWeb, host Brian Piper sits down with Paul Roetzer, CEO of the Marketing AI Institute and keynote speaker ...
Live at HighEdWeb: AI for Upskilling
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode of AI for U, recorded at HighEdWeb, Erin Wilson from Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise shares how AI is transformi...
Live at HighEdWeb: AI and Email Marketing
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of AI for U, recorded live from HighEdWeb, Jacqueline Rowe, Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications and Analytics at Sto...
Live at HighEdWeb: AI-Powered CRM Insights
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI For U, recorded live at HighEdWeb, Lisa Nguyen from UC Davis’ Graduate School of Management shares how AI is revolutionizing h...
Live at HighEdWeb: Driving AI Innovation at ASU
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode of AI for U, recorded at the 2024 HighEdWeb Conference, Brian interviews Tina Miller from Arizona State University (ASU). Tina sh...
Ep. 4: Embracing AI with Dr. Janet Spriggs
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AI for U, we sit down with Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Technical Community College, to explore:How AI is transforming the a...
Ep. 3: Getting Started with Jaime Hunt
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Jaime Hunt, we look at various ways that different higher ed teams are using generative AI to become more efficient and effe...
Ep. 2: Jumping In with Bart Caylor
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Bart Caylor about challenges, use cases, and overcoming obstacles led to some fantastic insights and creative ways to leverage generative...
Ep. 1: Starting Deep with Mark Schaefer
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Mark Schaefer, we dive deep into higher education marketing, enrollment, and alumni relations and explore how AI can help us...
Welcome to AI for U
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to AI for U, a brand new podcast from Enrollify hosted by Brian Piper. Are you a higher ed professional looking to harness the power of AI? T...