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Preparing for Generation Alpha Students in 2023

Generation Alpha will soon be making decisions about their education. We take a look at how universities can start preparing for Gen...

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Why You Need More Study Options Beyond Four Year Programs

With rising costs of living and costs of tuition fees, it's becoming more important to offer students various study options.

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2023 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

Higher ed conferences are the perfect place for networking, sharing best practices and hearing industry insights. Here's a list of...

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The Growing Importance of Student Reviews

We take a look at the importance of peer-to-peer rankings in student recruitment and higher education marketing.

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How to Support Students In Online Learning

With a majority of Higher Ed institutions going online this fall, we are exploring ways to support students during off-campus...

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The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities

The value of social media advertising is often debated in higher education marketing. Here are some insights on why your university...

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Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives

Institutions may want to consider making changes to their campus mental health initiatives during and postpandemic.

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Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?

Should universities still be using hashtags in their social media marketing?

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How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?

How do you track your student traffic? Tracking is important is knowing what information students want from your site, ultimately,...

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College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On

College versus program versus faculty? Which should university marketing teams focus on first when they are promoting their...

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Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs

Rising enrollment in the environmental sciences is combating both the climate crisis and the higher education enrollment crisis.

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The Importance of Rankings Lists in the Student Journey

How important are university rankings lists to prospective students, and should they form part of your marketing strategy?

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Using TikTok in Higher Education Marketing

With nearly 31 million active users every day, learn how TikTok can be used in higher ed to help recruit students.

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Higher Education News

Preparing for Generation Alpha Students in 2023

4 min read

Generation Alpha brings new challenges for universities worldwide. Most notably, they will expect what other generations wanted - having the same...

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12.12.2022

Why You Need More Study Options Beyond Four Year Programs

8 min read

Sara Anderson

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. college enrollment crisis forced colleges and universities to shift their...

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12.08.2022

2023 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

4 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

2022 saw the higher education conference world spring back into action. Many conferences saw record numbers of vendors,...

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12.05.2022

The Growing Importance of Student Reviews

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

University rankings have long been among the most distinguished resources in determining the best institutions in...

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How to Support Students In Online Learning

11.28.2022

How to Support Students In Online Learning

3 min read

Elise Hodge

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the reaction by universities was swift. Many higher education providers made the move...

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11.21.2022

The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities

4 min read

Katarina Gligovic

Social media advertising often forms a part of a university’s overall marketing strategy, but it should be approached...

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Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives

11.10.2022

Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives

3 min read

Julia Sachs

Mental health can affect a student’s performance and success both during their studies and later on in life. Many...

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11.07.2022

Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?

2 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

Hashtags first came to prominence on Twitter in the early 2000s, but now they're used across all social media, and...

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How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?

11.04.2022

How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?

5 min read

Thaís Roberto

Your university’s website is often the first point of contact between students and your school, and user experience can...

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College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On

11.03.2022

College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On

3 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

When it comes to choosing a college, there are many factors students take into account. One of the most important...

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10.19.2022

Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs

4 min read

Sara Anderson

Climate change and sustainability are real issues affecting our world. These problems — and the zeal to solve them — is...

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10.18.2022

The Importance of Rankings Lists in the Student Journey

6 min read

Thaís Roberto

University rankings have long been the go-to source for anyone interested in a trustworthy, quantifiable list of the...

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10.17.2022

Using TikTok in Higher Education Marketing

6 min read

Thaís Roberto

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. However, many brands are either reluctant to add...

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