The Higher Ed Marketer is centered around marketing professionals in the field of higher education. If you’re looking for real, practical advice on how to level up your marketing game, this is the show for you. Each episode features conversations with some of the best and brightest marketing minds in higher education, discussing the future of marketing, new technologies and so much more.
Behind the Microphone
August 11, 2026
Summer Rewind : Launching a Brand New Website While Being New To Higher Education
Encore Episode: Originally Aired March 2026 ___ What happens when a university website becomes a cluttered “junk drawer” instead of a clear, welcoming first impression? Paul Garner, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Western Carolina University, shares how his team transformed a confusing, overloaded website into a true digital…
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August 4, 2026
Enrollment Innovation Before the Funnel: NextGrad Summer Series
This summer series of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast is proudly sponsored by NextGrad. NextGrad helps colleges and universities reach students where they already are, inside the high school itself. With a network of over 2,500 schools across North America, NextGrad puts your institution’s message in front of future students…
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Caylor
President & Founder
June 25, 2025
Building Spiritual Infrastructure: Minder of the Mission
The Faith Leaders Mini-Series (4 of 4) In the last episode of the Higher Ed Marketer podcast’s Faith Leaders Series we speak with Dondi Costin, president of Liberty University, about the intersection of Christian faith and higher education. They discuss the importance of leadership in maintaining the mission of the…
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June 17, 2025
Affordable Faith: Rethinking the Cost and Impact of Christian Higher Ed
Faith Leaders Mini-Series – Episode 208 (3 of 4)In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer and Pastor) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week they engage in meaningful conversations with Christian higher ed leaders from across the country.In this…
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June 10, 2025
The Calling to Recruit: Why Faith Still Matters in Higher Ed Marketing
Faith Leaders Mini-Series – Episode 207 (2 of 4)In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer and Pastor) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week they engage in meaningful conversations with Christian higher ed leaders from across the country.This week…
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June 3, 2025
The State of Christian Higher Ed: Opportunities, Challenges, and a Path Forward
Faith Leaders Mini-Series – Episode 206 (1 of 4)In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week of this series they have thoughtful discussions with a Christian Higher Ed leader from across the country. This…
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May 27, 2025
Faith Leaders Mini-Series Next Week
We’re thrilled to announce the Faith Leaders Mini Series—a special four-week series of episodes focused on the unique opportunities, challenges, and innovations within Christian higher education.Hosted by Bart Caylor and joined by guest co-host Zach Coffin, VP of The Higher Ed Marketer, this series features conversations with influential leaders from…
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May 20, 2025
Lessons from a Rookie VP Navigating Higher Education Marketing: Endurance, Storytelling, and Enrollment
In this conversation, Jeff Salyer, shares insights from his recent transition into Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Lee University. He draws parallels between ultra running and the challenges of enrollment, emphasizing the need for effective communication and listening to stakeholders. Jeff also highlights the significance of engaging with…
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May 13, 2025
Next Week: What Higher Ed Marketing Can Learn from Ultra Running
Bonus Episode Alert 🚨We’re closing out Season 6 with something special. In next week’s bonus episode, Dr. Jeff Salyer—VP for Enrollment and Marketing at Lee University—joins us to talk about endurance, storytelling, and the future of student engagement.This short update from Zach Coffin, VP of The Higher Ed Marketer, includes…
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April 29, 2025
Forged in Crisis: How Higher Ed Leaders Turn Adversity into Strength
Season 6 – Episode 204In this episode, Dr. Gayle D. Beebe, President of Westmont College, joins us for a candid conversation about leading through adversity and staying anchored in mission when everything feels uncertain. Drawing from more than 30 years in higher education — and nearly two decades as a…
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April 22, 2025
Scaling AI in Higher Ed – Lessons from ASU’s AI Integration
Season 6 – Episode 203In this episode, we sit down with Tina Miller from Arizona State University to explore how ASU is boldly embracing AI—not just as a tool, but as a campus-wide transformation strategy. We also dig into their groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI and the creation of ChatGPT EDU,…
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April 15, 2025
Crisis Communication Strategies for Universities
Season 6 – Episode 202Is your university truly prepared for a crisis—and is that plan ready to activate when it matters most? In this conversation, Mike Thomas, Vice President for Integrated Marketing Communications at Pepperdine University, explores the vital role of gratitude, crisis communication, and the Emergency Operations Committee in…
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April 8, 2025
Reclaiming Relevance: How Higher Ed Marketing Can Reconnect with a Changing World
Season 6 – Episode 201In this episode, Carol Keese, VP and CMP at University of Oregon, challenges traditional higher ed marketing norms and invites institutions to let go of exclusivity and lean into authenticity. Drawing on her extensive experience, she unpacks how colleges and universities can better communicate their value…
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April 1, 2025
Rebranding a Giant — Ethan Braden’s Bold Vision for Texas A&M
Season 6 – Episode 200What happens when one of the most respected voices in higher ed marketing takes on one of the country’s largest and most tradition-rich institutions? In our 200th episode, Ethan Braden shares his bold vision for Texas A&M University—why he said yes to the role, how he’s…
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