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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
Optimizing the user experience for students — ways to improve your own website
Your university website is an essential marketing tool, so you must ensure it is optimized for success, especially when attracting new...
Levelling up: why microcredentials are disrupting professional education
Microcredentials are the newest trend in education, frequently used by professionals to upskill, improve in their current position or...
Do hashtags still work?
The use of hashtags has been a tried and trusted component of any social media strategy for years, but do they still work? As...
2020 Keystone Media Kit Launch
Download the 2020 Keystone Academic Solutions Media Kit here - Marketing Automation Software for Higher Ed.
Countdown to 2020: 20 Years of Higher Education
Highlights from the past 20 years of higher education. How has the landscape changed since 2000?
The Growth of Online Programs in Africa
Online education is experiencing rapid growth in Africa, as new online universities break down the barriers for students wanting to...
Keystone launches website redesign
Keystone is excited to announce the launch of a fully-optimized, mobile-first design across all our websites, including key brands...
Student Recruitment in Latin America: Challenges & Unique Opportunities
Knowing which countries or regions to target as part of international student recruitment activities can be one of the biggest...
Improving Your Student Engagement - Lead Management in Four Steps [Infographic]
In this infographic, Speed, Process, Persistence and Relevance are the four areas that are essential to effective lead management.
Why You Need a Lead Nurturing Strategy
Small steps made towards incorporating a proactive lead nurturing strategy can make a huge impact on student recruitment outcomes.
Is Gen Z still on Facebook? Social media tips for university recruiters
Gen Z is now one of the most important markets for university recruiters. We check out the most popular social media platforms and...
How to make your online programs stand out
Enrollment in online programs has boomed over the last few years, with one-third of all students now taking at least one online course.
Higher Education News
Your 2020 Higher Education Conference Calendar
7 min read
EDITOR's NOTE: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, most physical conferences have now been postponed or cancelled for 2020. We look forward to...
01.27.2020
Optimizing the user experience for students — ways to improve your own website
5 min read
While promoting your school across a variety of marketing channels is deemed more of a necessity than preference today,...
01.17.2020
Levelling up: why microcredentials are disrupting professional education
3 min read
As the higher education sector has shifted its focus toward employability through skills development and experiential...
01.08.2020
Do hashtags still work?
5 min read
It’s been over a decade since hashtags were first introduced. One of the world's most recognizable symbols first made...
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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.
01.01.2020
2020 Keystone Media Kit Launch
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As we enter a new year and decade, we are excited to announce the launch of our 2020 Keystone Media Kit.
12.23.2019
Countdown to 2020: 20 Years of Higher Education
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As we near a new decade, we look back at the past decade of higher education. See how the landscape of the industry has...
12.06.2019
The Growth of Online Programs in Africa
3 min read
While the popularity of online education has been steadily increasing worldwide, some regions have been advancing more...
11.14.2019
Keystone launches website redesign
3 min read
Generation Z — the digital native generation following the millennials — accounts for more than 30% of the world's...
11.01.2019
Student Recruitment in Latin America: Challenges & Unique Opportunities
6 min read
Knowing which countries or regions to target as part of international student recruitment activities can be one of the...
10.29.2019
Improving Your Student Engagement - Lead Management in Four Steps [Infographic]
1 min read
When you are communicating with your potential students, there are four key factors that should drive any activity,...
10.15.2019
Why You Need a Lead Nurturing Strategy
7 min read
Modern student recruitment can be challenging, especially if your role involves handling hundreds or thousands of...
10.03.2019
Is Gen Z still on Facebook? Social media tips for university recruiters
6 min read
Born between the mid-90s and early 2000s, Generation Z (otherwise known as "Gen Z") is currently the world's largest...
09.09.2019
How to make your online programs stand out
6 min read
Enrollment in online programs has boomed over the last few years, with one third of all students now taking at least...
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