For the fourth year, HETMA is awarding ten (10) Prism Scholarships to underrepresented audiovisual professionals who work in the higher education vertical. In its partnership with AVIXA, awardees receive an elite AVIXA membership, the ability to take the CTS exam, a HETMA member mentor, HETMA-led CTS training sessions, and a trip to InfoComm to experience the AV industry.

When people think about audiovisual technology, they often picture massive LED walls at concerts, high-end conference room setups, or cutting – edge esports arenas. But higher education AV – the systems that support classrooms, lecture halls, and hybrid learning environments – often gets overlooked, even though it plays a critical role in the daily lives of students and faculty.

The “Higher Ed AV Awards” are the official industry-specific honor ceremony for higher education AV professionals, dedicated to honoring the people, projects, and products of the higher ed vertical. The highlight of the event includes the induction into the Hall of Fame those professionals who have shaped and redefined the vertical throughout their career. In it’s second year, HETMA and Higher Ed AV are proud to announce the 2025 class!

In this first episode of a special four-part series sponsored by Korbyt, guest host Britt Yenser dives into the evolving world of digital signage and smart campus communication. Joining Britt are Max Guerrero, Bill Fons, Lex Evans, and Erik DeGiorgi.