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Teresa Valerio Parrot and Jack Stripling participate in a live session at Higher Ed PodCon titled The Art, Science, and Strategy of Higher Education Podcasting. A large screen behind them displays their names alongside logos for Trusted Voices and College Matters from The Chronicle as attendees watch from the audience.
A crystal microphone award displayed in a satin-lined presentation box. The engraved base recognizes Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP Communications, as a Featured Speaker at Higher Ed PodCon 2026, held July 16–17, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio.
A panel discussion at the AGB Mission Before Politics: Governing in a Time of Disruption conference. Four speakers sit on stage in upholstered chairs before a purple AGB and Govern Now backdrop while engaging in conversation. A podium with the conference branding stands at the left of the stage.
Magazine-style promotional graphic featuring a large portrait of Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor outdoors, leaning on a tree branch and looking directly at the camera. Surrounding the portrait are excerpts and images from a People magazine feature, including childhood photos of Elizabeth with her father, comedian Richard Pryor, and archival images of him performing. The main headline reads, “Coming to Terms with My Flawed Dad,” with a subheading explaining that after growing up between two worlds, the daughter of the iconic comedian is reckoning with the past. Additional text references Elizabeth’s memoir, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me. The People and TVP Comms logos appear in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic featuring a portrait of Elizabeth Pryor outdoors, leaning on a large tree branch and looking at the camera with a slight smile. She has short, salt-and-pepper hair and wears a black blazer over a white collared shirt. Large white text reads, “Elizabeth Pryor Wants Us To Talk About Racism.” Along the left side are logos for Forbes, People, CNN, NPR, JTA, and Forward, highlighting media coverage. The TVP Communicaitons logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic with a black background and a large pink-toned full moon on the right. White text reads: “What Makes June 2026’s Strawberry Moon So Special (Hint: It’s Not Because It’s Pink). Featuring Insights from Indiana University.” The TODAY logo appears in the bottom left corner, and the TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Event graphic for Higher Ed PodCon promoting a session called “The Art, Science, and Strategy of Higher Education Podcasting.” The session is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. in Cleveland, Ohio. The graphic includes headshots of Teresa Valerio Parrot, founder of TVP Communications and host of Trusted Voices, and Jack Stripling, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education and host of College Matters from The Chronicle. A TVP Communications logo appears at the bottom.
A promotional graphic with purple and blue accents advertising the CASE Senior Marketing and Communications Institute. The featured session is titled “Higher Education’s Pride and Prejudice in a Midterm Year” and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT. Below the title is a large portrait of Teresa Valerio Parrot, APR, smiling and wearing a dark collared top. Text identifies her as principal and founder of TVP Communications. The TVPComms logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.
Graphic promoting a podcast discussion on AI communications at Indiana University. A glowing digital brain floats above a tablet being touched by a hand, alongside the title “Speed, Values and Iteration: AI Communication Lessons From Indiana University.” Logos for Inside Higher Ed and TVP Communications appear at the bottom.
Quote graphic on a blue-to-purple gradient background featuring a statement from Anne Villamil, professor of economics at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. The quote reads: “Initially, firms try to absorb costs by reducing their profitability a bit, and changing their suppliers or inventory management, […] But eventually, they lose their ability to do that, so they pass those costs on to consumers, which is what economists call pass-through.” The attribution notes that the quote appeared in an NBC News article by Zoe Malin about tariffs, consumer prices, and money-saving strategies. The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Teresa Valerio Parrot speaks to an audience during a conference presentation, holding a microphone and gesturing as she shares insights. She wears a black dress with a black-and-white floral wrap, standing in front of floor-to-ceiling curtains in a professional conference setting.
Quote graphic on a blue-to-purple gradient background featuring a statement from Pamela Whitten, president of Indiana University. The quote reads: “AI is fundamentally changing how leading universities support students and drive discovery. Our students will enter a workforce where AI fluency will be expected, and at IU, we believe that AI should amplify human potential, not diminish it.” The attribution notes that the quote appeared in a U.S. News & World Report article titled The Big Idea: Why Indiana University Opened Its AI College Class to the Public. The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic with the headline “11 Big MBA Application Mistakes” and the subheading “Featuring insight from The University of New England.” The background shows two silhouetted business professionals in suits shaking hands in front of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline at sunset. The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic featuring a quote from Cristal Steuer, President of the PRSA Greater Worcester and Associate Vice President of TVP Communications, alongside a portrait of her smiling with one hand on her hip against a purple background. The quote reads: “To stay visible in shrinking media markets, keep focus on your key messages, audience, and channels. Remember, image and reputation are not built overnight. They take time and a long-term strategy.” The quote is attributed to the Worcester Business Journal article “Know How: Worcester brands can stay relevant in a shrinking media environment.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom left corner.
Quote graphic on a blue-to-purple gradient background with abstract geometric shapes. Text reads: “Russell Rhoads, a finance professor at Indiana University [Kelley School of Business] with decades of buy-side experience on Wall Street, told Business Insider that he has low expectations heading into the summit. ‘They may agree to a lot of things, but does that lead to follow through? That’s my biggest issue with all of this.’” Attribution below: Naomi Buchanan, Business Insider, “Trump’s China summit is about to kick off. Here’s what’s at stake for markets.” TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Quote graphic on a blue-to-purple gradient background with abstract geometric shapes. Text reads: “Career is no longer a static noun but rather a dynamic process, a dialogue between who we are and how we contribute to the world around us. It evolves with each barrier we overcome, each win we celebrate, each identity we carry, and each expectation — both others’ and our own — we learn to navigate. Career isn’t something we reach. It’s something that continually unfolds. It’s not merely what we do; it’s who we are becoming.” Attribution below: Ashley Bigda, Director of Career Readiness and Workforce Development at the University of New England, Fortune, “Gen Z has the wrong idea about college. Your career doesn’t start after you graduate.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Quote graphic on a blue-to-purple gradient background with abstract geometric shapes. Text reads: “Across the nation, governing boards are facing heightened pressure and expectations. When trustees understand their roles and responsibilities, institutions are stronger and leadership is more stable.” Attribution below: Ross A. Mugler, AGB President and CEO, The National Law Review, “New Legislative Initiative Will Strengthen Higher Education Board Governance.” TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A close-up of a gas pump nozzle inserted into a car at a fuel station. Overlaid text reads: “Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse,” with a subheading noting insights from the University of St. Thomas. The CNN logo appears in the bottom left, and the TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right.
Two women smile for a selfie outside a building with a sign reading “Dari Barn Sweet Shop” featuring an ice cream cone graphic. A red tractor is visible in the background, and the sky is overcast.
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.
Two speakers sit on stage in armchairs during a conference panel. A woman with long gray hair and glasses, wearing a dark dress, smiles while listening. A man in a suit and tie gestures as he speaks. The stage is lit with blue lighting, and a water bottle sits on the floor nearby.
Graphic with a blurred background of two people sitting and talking, their hands visible mid-conversation. A semi-transparent blue overlay contains large white text reading: “‘How Are You?’ Has Lost All Meaning. Here’s A Better Way To Greet People.” Below in smaller text: “With insights from the University of St. Thomas.” The TIME logo appears in the bottom left corner, and the TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue-to-purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Curriculum mapping is not simply a one-time administrative project or bureaucratic task; it is an ongoing leadership responsibility. By starting with purpose, sequencing learning intentionally, engaging faculty as partners and using AI strategically, we allow students to progress in a way that enables them to maintain flexibility and successfully master skills.” Below in smaller text: “– Erin Nelson, Associate Dean for graduate professional programs and Associate Professor of practice at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, Inside Higher Ed and Times Higher Education, How to make curriculum mapping work in higher education.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue-to-purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Higher education is a profound force for good in our society and around the world. Those who lead our institutions know this. Now it’s time for them to help tell our stories and advocate for the support that is essential to securing the future of our institutions.” Below in smaller text: “– Ross Mugler, President and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Inside Higher Ed, Boards: Make ‘Advocacy’ Your Word of the Year.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic of a basketball court layout on a blue background with gold lines and hoops on each end. Centered text reads: “March Madness 2026.” Surrounding the court are college logos including Utah State, Houston, Miami University, University of Michigan, Iowa, TCU, UMBC, and North Carolina. The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “I think what the survey results reflect is the college presidents are saying, ‘We’re not hiding anything, we’re publishing it, we have a website that lays this out.’ But what’s being missed is that the public isn’t getting the message. So we have to take more responsibility for communicating that message in other ways that are accessible.” Below in smaller text: “– James Herbert, President of the University of New England, as quoted by Josh Moody, reporter for Inside Higher Ed, Presidents Pressured in Trump’s Second Term.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Event graphic for the “PRSA Counselors to Higher Education Senior Summit.” Text reads: “Fireside chat in conjunction with the Pat Jackson Award, Tuesday, March 10th, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM, Highland Ballroom.” The graphic features headshots of two speakers: Teresa Valerio Parrot, APR, interviewer and principal and founder of TVP Communications; and Kenneth Carter, interviewee, Charles Howard Candler Professor. The TVP Communications logo appears at the bottom.
Image of a gloved hand holding a small vaccine vial while drawing liquid into a syringe against a light blue background. Large text reads: “The Measles Surge Is Just the Beginning.” Smaller text below says: “With insights from the University of Montana.” The TIME logo appears in the lower left corner, and the TVP Communications logo appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “This is one of those tough weeks where spreadsheets and data are cheery, but households still aren’t, […] Even a good inflation report from the perspective of economists is higher prices, and that is not going to sit well with a lot of households.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Tyler Schipper, Associate Professor at the University of St. Thomas, as quoted by Alicia Wallace, Senior Writer for CNN, Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Today’s financial climate for business schools has become increasingly fraught, making it especially important not to leave potential funding on the table. Seeking out federal grants is a virtuous cycle—a kind of flywheel. It might be hard to get it to start spinning. But once you get it going through initial small pushes, great things will continue to happen.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Brad Wheeler, Director of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab and Professor of Information Systems, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, AACSB, The Keys to Unlocking Federal Research Funding.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Photo of a gray wolf standing alert on a forest path with trees and shadows in the background. White text on the left reads: “Americans generally like wolves — except when we’re reminded of our politics.” Logos for the University of Montana, The Conversation, and TVP Communications appear along the bottom.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Unique challenges facing presidents included that difficult balance between what campus constituents wanted for presidents to say and the desires of trustees to hold very different positions, either based on pressures from legislatures or their own political beliefs.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal at TVP Comms, as quoted by Josh Moody, Reporter for Inside Higher Ed, A Bad Year for College Presidents.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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Photo of a formal university ceremony on a stage. Two men stand at a podium shaking hands while faculty members in academic regalia sit behind them and applaud. One man wears a blue jacket and the other a dark academic gown with a medallion. White text across the bottom reads: “Congratulations Brad Mortensen, President of Utah State University.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “Colleges are moving away from talking about themselves to talking about what they do for others.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Teresa Valerio Parrot, as quoted by Karin Fischer, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Game Within the Game.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “We really know we can win, […] All three of us walk into this, we’re going to win. We can win. There’s never been any doubt in any of our minds, that’s the goal. I’m confused by people who don’t assume that.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Pamela Whitten, as quoted by Heather Dinich, Senior College Football Insider, ESPN, Indiana president: Hoosiers’ sudden rise expected under Cignetti.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Aerial view of the University of Montana campus surrounded by colorful autumn trees, with a clock tower and academic buildings visible below. Large white text across the image reads: “It’s Time To Rethink College Internships.” Logos for the University of Montana, U.S. News & World Report, and TVP Communications appear along the bottom.
Graphic titled “Daily Briefing” with a blue-to-purple gradient background showing a blank crossword puzzle grid. Clues are listed on the left and bottom. Down clues include: 1. “A private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, focused on science and engineering.” 2. “A prolific puzzle creator.” 3. “A communications and leadership agency solely focused on higher education.” Across clues include: 4. “In-depth and breaking news in higher education.” 5. “‘It’s an unofficial term.’” Logos for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Harvey Mudd College, and TVP Communications appear along the bottom.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “On the football field, success is rarely about a single play or star athlete — even one as hardworking and talented as Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s first Heisman Trophy winner. Instead, it’s about daily preparation and accountability. The same is true in higher education. Institutions that succeed will be those that build cultures where vision is matched by follow-through, and where performance is measured consistently and accountability is embedded in daily practice.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Pamela Whitten, President of Indiana University, in The Washington Post: This playbook got Indiana to a Rose Bowl. It can improve college education.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a purple and blue gradient background titled “TVP Communications’ Most Memorable Clips of 2025.” Below the heading are logos of major media outlets, including The New York Times, TIME, USA Today, The Chronicle of Higher Education, TODAY, The Key with Inside Higher Ed, Quartz, The Guardian, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, NBC News, EdSource, The Wall Street Journal, and Fortune. The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. The text reads: “Even if consensus remains elusive, one thing is clear: The world’s knowledge of terms like ‘genocide’ and ‘crimes against humanity’ provides a universally understood way to push back against unfolding atrocities.” Below in smaller gold text: “– B.B. Blaber, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Grinnell College, The Conversation, The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice.” The TVP Comms logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A basketball sits on the edge of an indoor court with blurred lines and flooring in the background. Over the image, a translucent box contains large white text reading: “College athletes’ salaries spark worry for higher ed muni buyers.” Smaller text below reads: “With insights from Saint Francis University.” Logos for Bloomberg and TVP Communications appear at the bottom.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background and a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “When a scandal occurs—a coach is fired, or student athletes are gambling or being hazed—you want students to know they can come to you for advice and guidance when reporters descend on campus.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Cristal Steuer, Protests, Politics and Polarization: The Importance of Media Training Your Students, Inside Higher Ed.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a blue and purple gradient background featuring a large white quotation mark icon. White text reads: “This kind of intrusion destabilizes institutions, undermines academic freedom, erodes trust among faculty and students, and jeopardizes a board’s ability to steward the long-term health of the university.” Below in smaller gold text: “– Ross Mugler, interim president and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, as quoted by Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reporter at The Washington Post, In blistering letter, former U-Va. head blasts Justice Dept. and board over ouster.” The TVP Communications logo appears in the bottom right corner.