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The question isn’t whether you need AI; it’s how to make it work for your institution. From hype to implementation, this session explores what works, what doesn’t and why. We’ll cut through the noise to show how AI can strengthen student success, streamline IT and digital operations, and enhance overall institutional effectiveness. 

You’ll hear how Carnegie Mellon University has turned AI into a strategic advantage for staff efficiency, student experience and long-term impact, and learn how your campus can do the same.

What participants will gain:

  • A clear understanding of AI’s strategic role across the student lifecycle
  • Guidance on distinguishing between hype and practical implementation
  • A checklist for evaluating vendors and assessing campus readiness
  • Insight into how leading institutions like Carnegie Mellon are driving measurable results

Can't attend the webinar? You should still register -- all registrants, including attendees and absentees, will receive a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation slides. 

Thursday, November 13th, 2025 | 2pm ET / 11am PT

AI in Higher Ed: Stop Asking “If”, Start Asking “How”

SPEAKERS

Justin Beck
CEO of Gravyty

Justin Beck is the chief executive officer of Gravyty, a leading provider of AI-driven engagement solutions for higher education and nonprofits. With over two decades of experience in SaaS and ed tech, he has built and led high-performing global teams across sales, customer success, marketing, revenue operations and product enablement. He’s passionate about using technology to improve outcomes across the student and constituent lifecycle—from recruitment and retention to alumni engagement and fundraising. Before Gravyty, he served as chief commercial officer at Xplor Technologies, a global, multi-vertical SaaS and embedded payments company, and held senior leadership roles at Instructure, Salesforce, Kaltura, EverFi, Blackboard and Apple. Across these organizations, he has played a key role in scaling revenue, entering new markets and driving strategic transformation. A frequent go-to-market advisor in mission-driven sectors, he blends operational rigor with customer focus.

Brendan Post
Assistant Vice President, IT Client Services at Carnegie Mellon University

Brendan Post is the assistant vice president, IT client services at Carnegie Mellon University. He leads the execution of university-wide AI strategy for the Office of the CIO and also manages the central IT teams that provide customer support, enterprise identity management and general productivity activities across CMU. Active for 20 years in higher education IT, he has served as a CIO, shared services program director, and IT manager for both public and private universities. Brendan has engaged widely in the IT community both regionally and nationally through participation in numerous conference presentations, invited panels and advisory councils. He holds his MSMIT from the University of Virginia and is a certified change practitioner.

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