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The Domestic Pivot: Why Enrollment Leaders Are Going Back to Basics
In the age of the demographic cliff, learn how thriving institutions are winning at domestic student recruitment through authenticity, human connections, and focusing on ROI.
Higher Education News
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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.
K-Pop Your Way In: Attracting Students with Korean Language Buzz
Explore innovative ideas to recruit more university students in 2024 using authentic student engagement, school competencies, and...
2024 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
It’s time to plan your calendar for the upcoming 2024/25 student cycle. Check out our list of top global higher education conferences...
Emerging Student Markets for Higher Education in 2026
Discover the emerging student markets for higher education in 2026, from India overtaking China to the growth of the Philippines.
Strategies for Promoting STEM Programs to International Students
To effectively promote STEM programs to international students, university admissions staff should implement strategies that are both...
Utilizing Virtual Campus Tours in Student Recruitment
Virtual tours gained popularity during the pandemic, but they still remain a valuable tool for universities trying to recruit...
Why is Canada Growing in Popularity as a Study Destination?
Canada has experienced a steady increase in the number of study permits being issued yearly, with an all-time high of 807,750...
Higher Education News
Driving Student Enrollment With 2025 Recruitment Tactics
4 min read
The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to assess the efficiency of your current recruitment approach and how it can be refined to attract more...
12.11.2024
How to Use Emojis in Email Marketing
4 min read
Students today are constantly bombarded by emails, notifications, and direct messages on every device. To stand out and...
11.22.2024
Strategies for International Student Recruitment in Community Colleges
4 min read
Welcoming international students is no longer exclusive to traditional four-year universities; community colleges have...
11.08.2024
How Trump’s re-election is shaping international study trends
4 min read
The result of this week’s US election is undoubtedly significant and international education will see some of the most...
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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.
11.04.2024
What the US Election Means for the Future of Higher Education
7 min read
The upcoming US presidential election has put a spotlight on the contrasts between Democratic and Republican discourse....
04.30.2024
Forget Higher Ed Rankings: It’s Time to Get Back to Reputation Basics
11 min read
In the cutthroat world of higher education, reputation stands as the ultimate currency.
04.09.2024
The “New Playbook” for International Student Recruitment
14 min read
As the world redefines its educational landscape, higher education institutions find themselves at a pivotal juncture....
02.26.2024
K-Pop Your Way In: Attracting Students with Korean Language Buzz
5 min read
In the era of the K-Pop, institutions have a golden opportunity to turn up the volume on college student recruitment...
11.29.2023
2024 Higher Ed Conference Calendar
16 min read
Higher education conferences are eagerly anticipated networking events and learning opportunities for the whole sector....
11.28.2023
Emerging Student Markets for Higher Education in 2026
8 min read
New international student markets emerge each recruitment cycle, with significant shifts requiring institutions to...
10.17.2023
Strategies for Promoting STEM Programs to International Students
3 min read
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers are of immense importance for societies and the global...
10.05.2023
Utilizing Virtual Campus Tours in Student Recruitment
4 min read
Since the disruption the COVID-19 pandemic, more universities have invested in complete virtual tours of their campus.
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