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AI for U

Brian Piper

AI for U is the go-to podcast for higher ed professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily work. Each episode features interviews with industry leaders, providing insights on implementing and leveraging AI to streamline processes, enhance student experiences, and drive institutional success. Join host Brian Piper every other Thursday for fresh, empowering content that keeps you at the forefront of AI in higher education.

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  • 25 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 36 min
  • English

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  • #37
    January 15 · 27 min

    Ep. 37: Higher Ed in an Augmented Era: When AI Enhances Human Expertise

    In this conversation, Brian talks with Eric Hollenbeck, Communications Manager for Research at Washington State University - Carson College of Business, to explore how generative AI is becoming a genuine partner in the creative and strategic process. Eric shares why he sees the future not as artificial intelligence but as augmented intelligence. He explains how tools like ChatGPT and Copilot help him analyze data, visualize insights, improve workflows, and communicate more persuasively with lead

  • #36
    January 1 · 34 min

    Ep. 36: AI, Content Marketing, and the New Rules of Search Discoverability

    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 the rules of higher education, content strategy, and the entire student decision journey. They dig into the cultural roadblocks that keep institutions stuck, the game-changing speed of AI-assisted content, and the rise of answer engine optimization. Ross unpacks the new world of discoverability, why Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok now carry real weight

  • #35
    Dec 18, 2025 · 30 min

    Ep. 35: AI Is the Medium, Not the Message: How to Stay Authentic in an AI World

    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, about the human side of artificial intelligence and why authenticity matters more than ever. Stu shares how AI has quietly shaped digital marketing for years and why technology alone will never replace genuine connection. The conversation turns to higher education and the growing pressure to sound real in a world of automated tools and machine-writ

  • #34
    Dec 4, 2025 · 31 min

    Ep. 34: Guidelines Over Policies: Smarter AI Adoption in Higher Ed

    In this episode, Brian talks with Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University, about how AI is transforming the way higher education teaches and learns. The conversation explores how AI supports recall-based learning, helping students move beyond cramming for tests to actually retaining and understanding what they study. They also discuss why institutions need to move past fear and start engaging directly with AI, how guidelines work better than rigid po

  • #33
    Nov 20, 2025 · 30 min

    Ep. 33: AI at the Core: What It Really Means to Be an AI-First Higher Ed Institution

    What does it really mean to be an AI-first institution? In this episode, Kyle Campbell, Founder and Managing Director of Education Marketer, joins Brian to break down how higher education can move beyond surface-level innovation. Kyle shares how to make AI part of the system, not just a shortcut. He also explains why leaders need the most AI education and how technology can make university messaging sound more human. This conversation pushes past buzzwords and shows what real transformation look

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