Higher Ed Athletics Podcast Appearance with Travis Smith

penryjason
Aug 28, 2025
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Updated: Sep 24, 2025

In this podcast, “Jason Penry absolutely lights up when you ask him to talk about fundraising. A seasoned administrator in both athletics and university administration, Penry now spends his time consulting and teaching. He agreed to join me for a deep-dive episode about the topic of fundraising. I asked Penry what he would tell someone that has limited or no experience in fundraising and is on the track to be an AD.” - Travis Smith, founder of Higher Ed Athletics.

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