HigherEd PodCon

In this encore episode of Higher Ed Without Borders, Dean and Senthil speak with Dr. Matthew J. Wilson. Dr. Wilson oversees the Japan campus of Temple University and its 3,500 undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students in Tokyo and Osaka. Wilson has served as President of the University of Akron and Missouri Western State University in addition to serving in various other senior academic posts. Wilson has taught law in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, and Vietnam. He has spoken about international opportunities and education at several hundred universities around the world 

What is HigherEd PodCon?

For years, higher education professionals involved in podcasting have asked the same question: Why isn’t there a podcast conference just for our community? My colleagues and I decided it was time to do something about it and take the leap to create a conference just for higher ed podcasters.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, we invite all higher ed podcasters to attend the inaugural HigherEd PodCon, the first national conference exclusively for podcasting and digital media creators in higher education. Located at the University of Illinois, Chicago, this one-day event brings together faculty, staff, tech specialists, and communicators who are shaping the future of audio storytelling on campus.

With 15 sessions, 40+ presenters, and participation from over 25 institutions throughout the United States—including Purdue, Stanford, Brigham Young, Penn State, and Austin Community College—this is the perfect opportunity to explore how colleges are using podcasts to engage students, alumni, and the broader community. Please go to www.higheredpodcon.com