# What's Up in The Academy?

“What's Up in The Academy?” is a vehicle for Dr. Laura De Veau to share her thoughts and reflections on the state of US higher education. She would be honored if you were to join our community of scholars of the practice.

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## [Beyond Dorm Decor](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/beyond-dorm-decor)

_2026-08-17 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

Two move-in-day moments and what they taught me about perspective, privilege, and purpose.

## [Where's Omar?](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/wheres-omar)

_2026-08-10 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

On wandering, belonging, and the freedom to become

## [August 1](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/august-1)

_2026-07-31 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

On starting before you are ready, and staying long enough to understand how institutions end

## [NACUBO Recap and Reflection! Live from the Couch!](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/nacubo-recap-and-reflection-live)

_2026-07-22 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

A recording from Dr. Laura A. De Veau's live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208051447/4890ea68ac45b41244890a23a9244bb2.mp3)

## [Special Night! Same Time! TONIGHT Live on the Couch!!](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/special-night-same-time-tonight-live)

_2026-07-14 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

A recording from Dr. Laura A. De Veau's live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207014256/774e54f35873d853daa1cd494c7db2e2.mp3)

## [Close to Something Like Routine](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/close-to-something-like-routine)

_2026-07-10 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

The Friday Sign Off

## [From Case to Campus:](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/from-case-to-campus)

_2026-06-26 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

Teaching With The Maplewood College Compendium

## [Coaching for Executive #HigherEd Leaders is not a luxury! With Guest: Shiggs B. Coaching!](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/coaching-for-executive-highered-leaders)

_2026-06-25 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

A recording from Dr. Laura A. De Veau's live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203268465/92a039e5761d6a79fb59f46dfd8b6638.mp3)

## [The First Speech That Matters](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/the-first-speech-that-matters)

_2026-06-22 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

Embracing comedy essentials and cringe will start connection

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_2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Enrollment tends, justice department and the Orange Way. Tonight!](https://drdeveautrain.substack.com/p/enrollment-tends-justice-department)

_2026-06-17 · Dr. Laura A. De Veau_

A recording from Dr. Laura A. De Veau's live video

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202456614/d15c3920f1dca5cb3f7e3100b06430c0.mp3)