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How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

A complete guide on how universities can build a user-generated content strategy that students actually trust, from finding creators...

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How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

Learn how to create video content that drives higher education student recruitment, from how to structure it and where to post it, to...

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2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

Discover key higher education conferences in 2026 to stay ahead in recruitment, marketing, and academic innovation. Plan your year...

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Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

Learn how German universities can effectively use social media to attract international students, tailored for different academic...

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Avoiding Burnout as a Higher Ed Marketer

Top reasons and resources to make higher ed marketers remember why they love their jobs and avoid burnout.

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Tips for Effective Storytelling in Higher Ed Marketing Strategy

Master the art of storytelling in higher ed marketing. Learn how to attract students with your stories from expert, John Azoni.

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User generated content: Tips for working with student creators

Explore the power of user-generated content in higher education marketing. Discover tips for working with student creators and...

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What's New in SEO and Email for Higher Ed Marketers

Learn what higher ed marketers need to know about the latest Google and email changes. Get tips to improve your content and email...

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How to Improve the Student Journey in 2024 

Unlock the student journey's secrets and learn how to offer an enhanced experience for 2024. Gain higher ed marketing insights from...

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Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

Discover top social media strategies for higher education in 2026, including mastering TikTok's algorithm, leveraging paid ads, and...

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AI Prompts to Use in Your Student Marketing Content

Discover how higher education is using AI to streamline content creation, and ultimately enhance student engagement. Use our ready...

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Top University Social Media Accounts in 2023

A strong social media presence is crucial for higher ed institutions. Read on to learn how the top performers do it right.

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8 Ways to Kickstart Your Student Recruitment in 2024

It’s time to gear up for the 2024/2025 academic year. Here are 8 ways you can kickstart your 2024 student recruitment.

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Higher Education News

How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust

10 min read

In higher education, user-generated content (UGC) is content created by real members of your university’s community, usually current students but...

How universities can build a UGC strategy that students actually trust
How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

09.15.2026

How to Make Video Content That Works in Higher Education Marketing

12 min read

Aubrey Musco

Most institutions have accepted that they need video. Far fewer have worked out what to make, where to put it, and why...

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2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

12.19.2025

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

16 min read

Keystone Education Group

Higher education conferences remain essential hubs for connection, insight, and innovation, and 2026 is already shaping...

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Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

12.15.2025

Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

6 min read

Keystone Education Group

In our recent Social Media Masterclass, we sat down with Stefanie Herta, a social media expert and former international...

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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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User generated content: Tips for working with student creators

03.25.2024

User generated content: Tips for working with student creators

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

The importance of authenticity in any marketing strategy is hardly a novelty. And, with advertisement services becoming...

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02.14.2024

What's New in SEO and Email for Higher Ed Marketers

5 min read

Thaís Roberto

With Google’s latest SERP algorithm and email updates, higher education marketers face new challenges in optimizing...

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01.22.2024

How to Improve the Student Journey in 2024 

10 min read

Rama Eriksson

2023 was an unpredictable and uncertain year for higher education marketing. The dust of the pandemic barely settled...

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Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

01.15.2024

Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

7 min read

Keystone Education Group

Updated on: December 4th, 2025 As we look toward 2026, the higher education social media landscape is shifting faster...

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01.08.2024

AI Prompts to Use in Your Student Marketing Content

3 min read

Fran Fitzsimmons

AI and automation is being adopted by higher ed professionals worldwide. It can be used to help with application...

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12.07.2023

Top University Social Media Accounts in 2023

12 min read

Rama Eriksson

Creating a compelling social media presence is now more vital than ever for educational institutions. Social media has...

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12.04.2023

8 Ways to Kickstart Your Student Recruitment in 2024

7 min read

Rama Eriksson

For higher education admissions professionals, the task of reviewing, planning, and improving upon a student...

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