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When Athletic Spending Threatens Academics | Larry Benz

Veena Vadgama: Mar 3, 2026 2:53:28 PM

The financial sustainability of college athletics is one of the most pressing — and least discussed — challenges facing higher education leadership...

Aaron Benz and Andrew Sama talk research space analytics and flexible lab design in higher education in this Bow Tie Tuesday installment.

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Uncovering the Research Space Blind Spot | Higher Ed Space Analytics

Veena Vadgama: Feb 3, 2026 3:22:24 PM

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Aaron Benz and Andrew Sama discuss why campus leaders are choosing precision over growth when making higher ed optimizations.

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Why Are Universities Exiting Leases and Demolishing Buildings? | Campus Space Management

Aaron Benz: Jan 20, 2026 2:34:12 AM

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2025 Higher Ed Space & Occupancy Analytics: Big Wins & Lessons | CampusIQ

Veena Vadgama: Dec 18, 2025 11:57:39 AM

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7 min read

Rethinking Post Occupancy Evaluations in Higher Ed: Insights with Shannon Dowling

Veena Vadgama: Dec 9, 2025 1:26:08 PM

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When Design Strategy Meets Occupancy Analytics: A Conversation with Shannon Dowling

Veena Vadgama: Dec 2, 2025 2:23:25 PM

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Aaron Benz interviews Barbara Manley-Smith from Augusta University

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How Augusta University Reached 97% Lab Utilization | Research Space Analytics

Veena Vadgama: Nov 11, 2025 2:50:04 PM

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Do Your Spaces Drive the Mission? Space Planning with Chris Morett

Veena Vadgama: Oct 21, 2025 4:43:15 PM

🎀 Bow Tie Tuesday is here. When campus space truly drives the mission, everything works better. In this week’s conversation, Chris Morett,...

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Aaron interviews Derek Westfall about space utilization at the Tradeline conference in Scottsdale, AZ

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Space Utilization Is Now Mission-Critical: Tradeline Insights with Derek Westfall (Campus & Facilities Strategy)

Veena Vadgama: Oct 14, 2025 11:48:28 AM

When budgets are tight, smart campuses don’t stop—they optimize. In this Bow Tie Tuesday conversation, Aaron sits down with Derek Westfall, president...

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Higher Ed Space Survey: Policy, Utilization & Benchmarks | CampusIQ

Veena Vadgama: Oct 2, 2025 8:33:06 PM

Video Description Campus policies and space use have changed dramatically since COVID, and leaders need more than anecdotes to decide what to do...

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