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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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How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

The United States recently raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. How does this affect international students looking to work in the...

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How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

The publication of a new UK immigration white paper outlines some important changes for international student recruitment...

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How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

Discover how universities can enhance the student journey in 2025 by adapting to emerging trends, addressing financial concerns, and...

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Back to Basics: Building an International Student Recruitment Plan

Learn how to build an international student recruitment plan by understanding their needs, showcasing your university’s strengths, and...

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International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

Explore the latest trends in international student recruitment and discover what to expect in 2025. Stay ahead with insights on global...

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Driving Student Enrollment With 2025 Recruitment Tactics

Learn how to attract more international students in 2025. Universities should refine strategies, use digital platforms, host events,...

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How to Use Emojis in Email Marketing

Learn how to use emojis effectively in email marketing for universities. Discover how to engage students while maintaining...

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Strategies for International Student Recruitment in Community Colleges

Discover effective strategies to attract international students to your community college, from optimizing your website to building...

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How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

New polling has shown a decline in international student interest in studying in the USA in the days following Trump's re-election,...

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What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

Unpack the contrasting higher education policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, focusing on student loans, international students,...

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Forget Higher Ed Rankings: It’s Time to Get Back to Reputation Basics

Explore university rankings and tips for higher ed reputation management with reputation expert and Keystone Higher Ed Chats podcast...

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The “New Playbook” for International Student Recruitment

Keystone Higher Ed Chats podcast guest Ian Little is featured in these 7 essential international student recruitment marketing tips.

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2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar

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Higher education conferences remain essential hubs for connection, insight, and innovation, and 2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. As...

2026 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

11.27.2025

How can the H-1B visa change affect international student recruitment?

4 min read

Keystone Education Group

In September of this year, the United States government announced that the H-1B visa fee, which is what employers have...

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How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

05.26.2025

How audiences are responding to the UK immigration whitepaper

4 min read

Mark Bennett

In an era of shifting higher education policy, the UK’s position has been relatively stable during 2025 so far –...

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How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

03.14.2025

How to Improve the Student Journey in 2025

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

A lot changed for higher education in 2024. Amidst political turmoil and immigration changes in top destinations,...

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Back to Basics: Building an International Student Recruitment Plan

02.11.2025

Back to Basics: Building an International Student Recruitment Plan

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Recruiting international students isn’t exclusive to big-name universities at the top of global rankings. As it becomes...

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International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

02.07.2025

International student recruitment trends: What's next for 2025?

7 min read

Mark Bennett

2024 was an almost unprecedented year for international student recruitment – and, based on January, 2025 already looks...

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Driving Student Enrollment With 2025 Recruitment Tactics

01.30.2025

Driving Student Enrollment With 2025 Recruitment Tactics

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to assess the efficiency of your current recruitment approach and how it...

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How to Use Emojis in Email Marketing

12.11.2024

How to Use Emojis in Email Marketing

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Students today are constantly bombarded by emails, notifications, and direct messages on every device. To stand out and...

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Strategies for International Student Recruitment in Community Colleges

11.22.2024

Strategies for International Student Recruitment in Community Colleges

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Welcoming international students is no longer exclusive to traditional four-year universities; community colleges have...

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How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

11.08.2024

How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends

4 min read

Mark Bennett

The result of this week’s US election is undoubtedly significant and international education will see some of the most...

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What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

11.04.2024

What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education

7 min read

Thaís Roberto

The upcoming US presidential election has put a spotlight on the contrasts between Democratic and Republican discourse....

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international students holding UK, US, France, and Brazil flags standing in a field

04.09.2024

The “New Playbook” for International Student Recruitment

14 min read

Rama Eriksson

As the world redefines its educational landscape, higher education institutions find themselves at a pivotal juncture....

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