Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse | CNN Business A war-driven jump in gas prices helped push US inflation to 3.3% in March, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly two years, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.

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While the initial impact of the war in Iran has been higher inflation, experts say there’s more to come. Tyler Schipper, Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, talks with Alicia Wallace, Senior Economy Writer for CNN, about how inflation will affect the average consumer.

Trusted Voices: Anne Harris of Grinnell College | Volt Grinnell College President Anne Harris joins Trusted Voices to discuss the political volatility and shifting public trust facing higher education.

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A lot can change quickly in higher ed. In the most recent episode of the Trusted Voices Podcast, Anne Harris, President of @grinnellcollege.bsky.social, discusses the shift away from the notion that private institutions are synonymous with autonomy.

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Kristine Maloney, VP of TVP Comms, and Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, visited Grinnell College for a few days of action-packed strategic meetings and public scholarship training with a break for a treat. Thank you for allowing the team to serve as partners and honorary Grinnellians!

2026 National Conference on Trusteeship: Schedule View the 2026 National Conference on Trusteeship schedule and plan your virtual experience, from sessions to networking.

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Event graphic for the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges 2026 National Conference on Trusteeship, held March 28–30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The session title reads: “Trust, Transparency, and Turbulence: Crisis Communications for Boards,” scheduled for Monday, March 31st, 11:20 PM–12:10 PM. Below is a speaker's headshot: Erin Hennessy, Executive Vice President at TVP Communications. The design features a blue gradient background with gold accents and the TVP Communications logo in the bottom right corner.

In today’s fast-moving environment, crises can emerge from anywhere. Join @erinahennessy.bsky.social, Executive Vice President at TVP Communications, on March 30th, at 11:20 AM during the AGB 2026 National Conference on Trusteeship.

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It’s a great day when the work of a phenomenal colleague receives recognition. Teresa Valerio Parrot and Ken Carter, Prof at Oxford College of Emory University and Pat Jackson Award Recipient, held a fireside chat and discussion of his public scholarship journey at the 2026 PRSA CHE Senior Summit.

'How Are You?' Has Lost All Meaning. Here's A Better Way To Greet People There’s one simple rule for making the everyday question meaningful again.

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When someone asks, “How are you?” your brain goes on autopilot to respond. Audra Nuru, Professor at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, shares with Angela Haupt, Health and Wellness editor at Time, how a simple question became integrated into a predetermined social script.

How to make curriculum mapping work in higher education With no clear plan for how students progress towards programme goals, they can reach advanced courses without the requisite skills and knowledge. Here’s how curriculum mapping can help

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Erin Nelson, Assoc Dean and Assoc at the UIowa Tippie College of Business, writes an article for Times Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed about curriculum mapping and how to foster both flexibility and mastery of subjects.

Boards: Make “Advocacy” Your Word of the Year (opinion) Board members have an important role to play in rebuilding public trust in higher ed.

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While advocating for a cause is inherently political, it doesn’t need to be politicized. Ross Mugler, President and CEO of the AGB, pens an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed about the role that governing boards play in securing the future of higher education.

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Good luck to all current and former TVP Comms clients as they compete in March Madness. Competing in the Women’s NCAA bracket are TCU, Iowa, the University of Michigan, and College of the Holy Cross. In the Men’s NCAA bracket are TCU, Iowa, Miami of Ohio, Utah State, UH, UMBC, and UM.

Presidents Feel Pressure in Trump's Second Term The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents reveals leaders’ concerns about Trump 2.0, public trust, finances and AI.

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Inside Higher Ed has released its Survey of College and University Presidents, and it offers fascinating insights. Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, and James Herbert, President of the UNE, talk to Josh Moody, Reporter for IHE, about today’s roles for college and university presidents.

Trusted Voices: 2026 Presidents’ Survey | Volt Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy preview insights from the 2026 Survey of College and University Presidents from the American Council on Education.

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While Einstein AI has already been taken down based on pending lawsuits, other Canvas-based AI alternatives are already popping up. In the recent Trusted Voices episode, Teresa and Erin discuss intellectual integrity in a world increasingly populated with suspect AI offerings and thought leaders.

How St. Thomas has grown from D-III to the doorstep of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament On what needed to be built, taught and grown before moving to the biggest of dances

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After a grueling journey from DIII to DI, @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social is ready to show they deserve to be at the top. Dr. Phil Esten, AD for the Tommies, talks with @mattbrown.bsky.social, Publisher of Extra Points, about the changes the Univ made to usher in athletic success.

2026 PRSA Counselors to Higher Education Summit Join your fellow higher education counselors for our upcoming Section Conference.

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Attending the 2026 PRSA Counselors to Higher Education conference? Join Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Comms, and Ken Carter, Prof at Oxford College and 2026 Pat Jackson Award Recipient, for a fireside chat and discussion of his public scholarship journey on Tuesday, March 10th, at 12 PM.

The Measles Surge Is Just the Beginning Federal changes to the childhood vaccine schedule are making preventable diseases harder to stop, writes Sophia Newcomer.

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The surge in measles cases is just the beginning of what’s to come. Sophia Newcomer, a vaccine epidemiologist at the University of Montana, writes an article for Time on how changes to the vaccine schedule may affect the average American.

Trusted Voices: Higher Ed Governance Up for Grabs | Volt As states expand their influence over higher education, Michael Harris joins Trusted Voices to talk about how higher education governance is being reshaped.

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A new Trusted Voices podcast is out now, featuring Michael Harris, Dean ad interim of the Simmons School & Professor at Southern Methodist University, and a potentially controversial lightning round on how politicization is changing in Higher Education.

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting | CNN Business A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.

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While inflation rates have hit an eight-month low, households haven’t benefited from the change despite the data showing a positive outlook. Tyler Schipper, Prof at the Univ of St. Thomas, talks with Alicia Wallace, Writer at @cnn.com, about what the January inflation data means for consumers.