The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast)

Reaching #4 on the Apple Podcast Education charts, The Signal is the definitive podcast for higher education’s transformation leaders. Hosted by Jeff Dillon, The Signal cuts through the noise of the "status quo" to bring ...more

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April 17, 2026 00:28:39
Ep. 83 - Mitchell Borges: Why Students Trust Strangers More Than Your University

Ep. 83 - Mitchell Borges: Why Students Trust Strangers More Than Your University

In an era where students trust a peer on Instagram more than a university's official website, how can enrollment marketers cut through the noise...

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April 10, 2026 00:29:06
Ep. 82 - Jaime Hunt: AI Is Not the Wild West, Higher Ed Needs a Strategy

Ep. 82 - Jaime Hunt: AI Is Not the Wild West, Higher Ed Needs a Strategy

Jaime Hunt is the founder of Solve Higher Ed and host of the popular “Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO” podcast. She unpacks the...

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April 03, 2026 00:27:47
Ep. 81 - Devin Purgason: Who Owns the Student Journey in the Age of AI

Ep. 81 - Devin Purgason: Who Owns the Student Journey in the Age of AI

Join Jeff Dillon as he sits down with Devin Pergason, AVP for Student Experience, Marketing & Outreach at Forsyth Technical Community College, to dissect...

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March 27, 2026 00:06:00
Ep. 80 - Higher Ed Is on Fire. We Need a Better Signal.

Ep. 80 - Higher Ed Is on Fire. We Need a Better Signal.

“The Signal” is launching with a vital mission: to cut through the overwhelming noise surrounding technology in higher education and deliver honest conversations about...

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March 20, 2026 00:31:40
Ep. 79 - Valerie Fox: The New Front Door to Graduate Enrollment

Ep. 79 - Valerie Fox: The New Front Door to Graduate Enrollment

In a higher ed landscape crowded with sameness, how can institutions truly stand out and drive enrollment growth, especially for graduate and professional programs?...

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March 13, 2026 00:25:14
Ep. 78 - Shannon Vander Muelen:  Students Don’t Hate Waiting They Hate Uncertainty

Ep. 78 - Shannon Vander Muelen: Students Don’t Hate Waiting They Hate Uncertainty

Jeff Dillon sits down with Shannon Vander Meulen, Co-Founder and CMO of WaitWell, a tech platform transforming how students access campus services—from advising to...

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