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Lessons From a Former Higher Ed Social Media Manager

A former university social media manager on the org chart, budget, and career-path changes higher ed marketing needs — and is afraid to ask for.

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By: Jon-Stephen Stansel

The Retention Blind Spot Between Enrollment and Advancement

Colleges invest heavily in enrollment and advancement marketing, but neglect the student experience in between. Here’s how to close the gap.

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By: Toni Marie Perilli

For students, is AI a study tool or a cheat code?

A UCLA undergrad explores the conflicting direction shared by her university

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By: Anya Friedland

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Will private equity kill college sports?

Experts warn that outside funding could lead to athletes who aren’t students and teams that represent institutions in name only, dissolving valuable fan and alumni allegiances.

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By: Chris Kudialis
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The NIL Top 10: Who are the highest-paid college athletes?

Growing collective contracts and sponsorship deals have university athletes — both men and women — raking in record paydays.

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By: Chris Kudialis

College has to be about more than just employability.

Graduate employability matters, but college is also where students will hone the soft skills needed for the future.

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By: May Ho
College admissions try to balance innovation, ethics and equity article image. A close-up of a black and gold pen resting on a printed sheet of code. The words 'accepted' in green and 'denied' in red are overlaid on the text, symbolizing decision-making processes in AI-driven admissions.

College admissions try to balance innovation, ethics and equity.

As AI becomes more integrated into college admissions, institutions are navigating the challenges of maintaining fairness and transparency in the process.

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By: Aila Boyd
Higher ed administration gets AI boost article image. A young man wearing glasses and a casual blue t-shirt is smiling while working on a laptop. The image has a futuristic feel, with overlaid lines of programming code and a blurred blue bokeh effect, symbolizing technology, coding, and artificial intelligence.

Higher ed administration gets AI boost.

Working through legitimate concerns, higher ed leaders are finding dynamic ways to integrate AI technology across campus offices.

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By: Aila Boyd
Goodbye, US News? Alternative college rankings are reshaping higher education article image. A collage of four images representing different aspects of higher education: A historic, red-brick college building with tall, ornate towers and large windows under a clear blue sky. Students sitting in a lecture hall, working on laptops and taking notes. Close-up of hands writing on papers with a laptop and stationery nearby, symbolizing studying and problem-solving. A student sitting outdoors on a green lawn, using a laptop with books and a bag beside them, highlighting flexibility and independent learning.

Goodbye, US News? Alternative rankings are reshaping higher ed.

Alternatives like Colleges That Change Lives and FindaBetterU are shifting the focus from prestige to student satisfaction, campus culture and affordability.

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By: Aila Boyd
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How Are Commencement Speakers, Honorary Degrees Selected?

Amid the 2024 spring semester division, higher education institutions cite unifying selection criteria for honorary degrees and commencement speakers.

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By: J. Aelick
Is AI-driven search a game-changer for universities? article image, close-up portrait of a female wearing round glasses with a gold-tinted reflection, looking at a digital screen, golden bokeh background.

How AI Can Optimize Academic Programming and Student Support

Academics and advocacy leaders say the next couple of years could offer exponential developments, but departmental application is key.

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By: Chris Kudialis
Helping Neurodiverse Students Reach Their Full Academic Potential image, a young man wearing a beanie, glasses, and a casual jacket while studying or reading a book. The background features an abstract design with large gear or cog-like shapes along with green and gray tones.

Helping Neurodiverse Students Reach Their Full Academic Potential

Three northeastern schools have provided programs for neurodiverse students to find the support they need when navigating the stressful higher ed experience.

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By: Aila Boyd
Campus Protests as Graduation Nears article image, an image of a female turned back to the camera holding a megaphone in her hand.

What Have We Learned From a Season of Campus Protests?

With campus tensions far from resolved and a presidential election on the horizon, is higher ed ready for the fall?

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By: Aila Boyd
Navigating Higher Ed’s Rising Costs: Strategies for Affordability image, a person kayaking in the pool of cash.

Navigating Higher Ed’s Rising Costs: Strategies for Affordability

What’s driving the relentless surge in college tuition costs, and are there promising solutions on the horizon to tackle this financial burden?

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By: Aila Boyd
Is Higher Ed’s Learning Future Hybrid, Not Remote image. A photo of a campus in the background, computer keyboard and virus molecules on the foreground.

Is Higher Ed’s Learning Future Hybrid, Not Remote?

Consultants and leaders rebut the online-only tomorrow despite the growth of remote programs and cultural shifts that have students reconsidering the value of a college education.

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By: Chris Kudialis
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FAFSA Delays Cause Headaches for Students, Schools

Only time will tell if the one-year confusion for the ‘simplified’ federal aid form will yield long-term benefits.

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By: Aila Boyd