Artificial intelligence is changing how higher education professionals teach, lead, and collaborate -- but maintaining an authentic voice remains essential. Join the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) for the first session in its 2026-27 AI Webinar Series, "Cultivating an Authentic Voice in the Age of AI," on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom. Presented by Dr. Brandy Bagar-Fraley, Writing Program Administrator at Franklin University, this webinar will explore how AI is reshaping communication and offer practical strategies for preserving the personality, perspective, and values that make interactions meaningful. Participants will also learn how to recognize and avoid AI "flattening" while using AI to strengthen -- not replace --human connection.