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Number One – But for How Long? US International Education in the Second Year of Trump
Introducing and explaining the UK's 2026 international education strategy and the significance of a strategic pivot to TNE.
Higher Education News
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?
Should universities still be using hashtags in their social media marketing?
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,...
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...
Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs
Rising enrollment in the environmental sciences is combating both the climate crisis and the higher education enrollment crisis.
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?
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.
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...
12.12.2022
Why You Need More Study Options Beyond Four Year Programs
8 min read
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. college enrollment crisis forced colleges and universities to shift their...
12.08.2022
2023 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
4 min read
2022 saw the higher education conference world spring back into action. Many conferences saw record numbers of vendors,...
12.05.2022
The Growing Importance of Student Reviews
4 min read
University rankings have long been among the most distinguished resources in determining the best institutions in...
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State of Student Recruitment 2025 Report
The 2025 State of Student Recruitment Report offers vital insights into the evolving world of prospective students.
11.28.2022
How to Support Students In Online Learning
3 min read
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the reaction by universities was swift. Many higher education providers made the move...
11.21.2022
The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities
4 min read
Social media advertising often forms a part of a university’s overall marketing strategy, but it should be approached...
11.10.2022
Why Institutions Should Focus on Campus Mental Health Initiatives
3 min read
Mental health can affect a student’s performance and success both during their studies and later on in life. Many...
11.07.2022
Should We Still Use Hashtags in Marketing in 2022?
2 min read
Hashtags first came to prominence on Twitter in the early 2000s, but now they're used across all social media, and...
11.04.2022
How Are You Measuring Student Traffic to Your Site?
5 min read
Your university’s website is often the first point of contact between students and your school, and user experience can...
11.03.2022
College versus Program? What Should Marketing Teams Focus On
3 min read
When it comes to choosing a college, there are many factors students take into account. One of the most important...
10.19.2022
Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs
4 min read
Climate change and sustainability are real issues affecting our world. These problems — and the zeal to solve them — is...
10.18.2022
The Importance of Rankings Lists in the Student Journey
6 min read
University rankings have long been the go-to source for anyone interested in a trustworthy, quantifiable list of the...
10.17.2022
Using TikTok in Higher Education Marketing
6 min read
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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