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From Degrees to Microcredentials: Higher Education Must Evolve to Embrace the Modern Economy

9 min read

America’s appetite for four-year, 120-credit bachelor’s degrees has been declining for well over a decade. In addition, the National Student...

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05.15.2024

Higher Ed Entrepreneurial Inspiration: Harri Suominen, Asia Exchange

5 min read

Rama Eriksson

Childhood friends, Harri Suominen and Tuomas Kauppinen didn't anticipate their journey as entrepreneurs when they left...

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Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed

05.08.2024

Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Ed

6 min read

Thaís Roberto

While Pride Month is celebrated in June, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights is an effort that must be maintained throughout...

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04.22.2024

Jumping on Social Media Trends: What’s Pays off in Student Recruitment

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

From viral videos on TikTok to the emergence of new platforms like BeReal, universities have a multitude of...

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04.16.2024

Avoiding Burnout as a Higher Ed Marketer

12 min read

Rama Eriksson

Working in the Higher Education sector these days is not for the faint of heart. What was once a stable and measured...

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Tips for Effective Storytelling in Higher Ed Marketing Strategy

04.15.2024

Tips for Effective Storytelling in Higher Ed Marketing Strategy

8 min read

John Azoni

“Storytelling” is a word that dominates higher ed marketing. Every school aspires to tell their institutional journey...

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