Why do so many tech projects miss the mark, and what actually makes them work? Donald Halloran, an adjunct professor at the University of Denver’s College of Professional Studies, shares lessons from 30 years leading IT teams. He talks about a restaurant tech project that taught him a hard lesson and what it really takes to get AI ready. Whether you work in tech or are thinking about a career change, you’ll walk away with practical advice you can use.

Lisa Haas—marketing strategist, coach, and adjunct instructor at DU's College of Professional Studies (formerly University College)—explains how AI is the next evolution in digital marketing. Learn how AI is impacting content generation, personalization, measurement, optimization and more. Lisa also shares tips on where she thinks this evolution is going and how to stay on top of the changes as they emerge.

We talk a lot about accessibility and inclusion in higher ed, but often the focus is on traditional students and in-person learning. What actions are we taking to make online learning spaces a place where adult students feel safe to share and learn? Joshua David Murphy Esqueda is a recent graduate of the College of Professional Studies (formerly University College) Communication Management program and identifies as LBGTQIAS2+. We discuss how their experience in the program highlighted ways online courses can allow for better representation and inclusion. Joshua and I also discuss modifications that can be made to online course delivery and the impacts of those modifications would have on all students - not just those from underrepresented identities.