Higher Ed’s Structural Problem with Innovation

Higher ed spends on the most expensive, most copyable innovation lever. Here’s the framework marketers need to change that.

Features /
By: Mallory Willsea

How MCLA Found AI Visibility Success by Getting its  Digital Ducks in Order

MCLA cleaned up its website and web governance before chasing AI visibility — and then grew AI citations 52% and enrollment 25%. Here’s their playbook.

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By: Kristin Nichols

Your Peer Institutions Aren’t Your Biggest Competitors Anymore

Colleges aren’t just competing against each other but against the much broader question of whether a degree is still worth the investment. Here’s how to show your school is still worth the investment.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd

Does the higher ed marketing unicorn exist? 

Higher ed marketing jobs frequently demand a unicorn — strategist, designer, analyst, SEO pro. Four experts weigh in on the cost of role sprawl.

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By: Aila Boyd

When Everyone Sounds Great

AI didn’t create polished narratives in higher ed, it just made them accessible. Here’s what admissions and marketing should ask instead.

Admissions /
By: Emily Pacheco

Texas A&M Just Turned a Race Car Into a National Ad Campaign

Texas A&M just made its biggest motorsports bet yet, and it’s not really about racing.

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By: Louis Miller

When Leaders Go Silent, Others Fill the Void.

In Times of Financial Stress, Communicate More, Not Less

Education Administration /
By: Paul Redfern

eduWeb Poster Sessions: Three Ideas Worth Ten Minutes of Your Time

Three eduWeb Summit presenters break down accessible email, multi-campus rebranding, and crisis leadership in Volt’s new Poster Sessions video series.

Interviews /
By: Louis Miller

Highlights from eduWeb Summit 2026

Marketers and enrollment leaders share the eduWeb Summit 2026 sessions and hallway conversations they’re bringing back to campus.

Interviews /
By: Louis Miller

When College Sports Go Pro, University Brands Pay the Price

Skyrocketing NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal movement challenge university marketers to ask: What happens if fans stop believing sports teams truly represent their schools?

Marketing & Branding /
By: Chris Kudialis

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

Beyond the Brand Tracker

Practical Brand Measurement Options for Higher Education Marketers

Features /
By: Chris Huebner

How to Retain Higher Ed Employees: Invest in Their Growth

Learn how a simple tool can provide a powerful opportunity to retain and grow great team members.

Features /
By: Lana Fontenot

Employee Engagement Is Not an Annual Event

Learn practical strategies for meaningful one-on-one meetings, recognition, feedback, and role alignment that help employees stay engaged year-round.

Features /
By: Lana Fontenot

Plaid Power: What Higher Ed Marketers Can Learn from Scotland’s Tartan Army

Scotland’s World Cup fans are authentic, creative, and joyful. Here’s what higher ed marketers can take from the Tartan Army’s Boston takeover.

Features /
By: Dr. Carrie Phillips