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Higher Voltage

Fighting Tokenism: Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Ed Communications

The latest episode of the Higher Voltage podcast explores how colleges & universities can and should strive to present diversity more authentically in their marketing efforts.

‘You Can See Yourself Here’: Higher Ed and Social Media Influencers

The latest episode of Higher Voltage explores the merging worlds of student ambassadors and social media influencers.

Tell Your Story: Creating Social Media Savvy in the Executive’s Office

The latest episode of Higher Voltage explores how and why higher ed leaders should embrace social media.

Why Higher Ed CMOs Should Be in the Presidential Cabinet

Because CMOs can’t effectively tell an institution’s story if they’re not involved in strategic planning.

Inside Drexel University’s “Ambition Can’t Wait” Brand Awareness Campaign

Drexel University’s Craig Kampes and Joseph Master join Higher Voltage to dig into the origins, strategy, and execution of the school’s “Ambition Can’t Wait” brand awareness campaign, which has been the school’s marketing backbone since 2016.

‘The Most Important Work’: Increasing the Number and Diversity of College Graduates

Bridget Burns discusses the University Innovation Alliance’s mission to redefine the purpose and utility of a college degree for the next generation of students.

Stories First: Inside UCLA’s Revamped Marcomm Team

Mary Osako explains UCLA’s storytelling-based approach to marketing, and why they hired a Chief Content Officer and a Chief Brand Officer.

‘A Dirty Open Secret’: The Legacy of Racial Inequality in Higher Education

Adam Harris joins the Higher Voltage podcast to share the long history of imbalanced support for institutions with high minority numbers.

The ‘Woke Campus’ and the Politicization of Teaching in Higher Ed

Dyanis Conrad discusses her personal experience and the impact of the ongoing political fight against ‘woke politics’ on college campuses.

The Myth of Political Neutrality

As higher ed becomes increasingly politicized, can college and university presidents afford to remain silent?