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Do alumni magazines still matter? article image. Man sitting on a dark couch reading a book, wearing a green jacket and a black baseball cap with a red letter "H" on it, against a white brick wall background.

Do alumni magazines still matter?

Alumni magazines that succeed trade puff pieces for purpose — and prove their power in the inbox age.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Erica Levi Zelinger
Are Donald Trump and college sports an NIL match made in heaven? article image. A composite digital image featuring U.S. President Donald Trump on the left, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie, with a serious expression. On the right, a group of soccer players in green and navy uniforms walk together on a field, engaged in conversation. A white outline of a balanced scale symbol overlays the image, connecting the two contrasting scenes, alluding to policy implications in sports.

Are Donald Trump and college sports an NIL match made in heaven?

The 47th U.S. President could influence amateur athlete pay-for-play in one of several directions this year.

Admissions /
By: Chris Kudialis
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.

Enrollment /
By: Aila Boyd

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The Three Major Higher Ed CRMs: A 2025 Comparison Guide article image. A diverse group of professionals engaged in a collaborative meeting around a wooden table, with laptops, notebooks, and coffee cups in use. The setting is bright and modern, featuring abstract gear-like designs on the wall in the background.

The Three Major Higher Ed CRMs: A 2025 Comparison Guide

Explore the strengths, limitations and best-fit scenarios for the three major CRM platforms shaping the future of admissions and marketing. 

Admissions /
By: Ryan Craggs
OPTimized. Why STEM MBAs are becoming the top choice for international students and institutions.

OPTimized. Why STEM MBAs help students and institutions.

STEM-designated MBAs offer international students extended work opportunities while benefiting higher ed institutions facing enrollment pressures.

Admissions /
By: Maryna Yankovska
A picture of a young woman with short hair wearing a white t-shirt in profile as she reviews a laptop screen showing an AI admissions recruiter. The background image is an overlay of binary code over the CollegeVine logo.

CollegeVine’s new AI tool shows the future of college admissions is already here.

Faced with increasing competition and limited resources, colleges are turning to AI technology to streamline admissions and effectively manage student recruitment.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd
Incorporating AI into the Admissions Process image, female upper torso in a button-down shirt with a pen in her hand. Notebooks and reading glasses are placed on the table. Blue background.

Incorporating AI into the Admissions Process

As higher ed grapples with the complexities and expenses of admissions, the allure of adopting AI grows.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd
FAFSA Delays Cause Headaches for Students, Schools image. Left part of the image: a dark-skinned male looking at his laptop, holding his head in his hands and looking perplexed, wearing a light-colored t shirt, glasses and a watch on the red background. Right part of the image: casio calculator with the FAFSA application blank in the background.

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.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd
An image of a young woman with dark hair hanging her head in frustration while working on a computer. To the side a stack of FAFSA forms is piled.

FAFSA Update Headache: How’d We Get Here?

Attempts to simplify and eliminate inconsistencies in the federal aid forms has resulted in an unprecedented disruption to student financial aid offices.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd
A student's admission file through a direct admissions program, which shows her major, her grades, and her intended course of study.

Can Direct Admissions Benefit Everyone?

As direct admissions programs gain traction across the U.S., admissions experts, high school counselors and students speak on their strengths.

Admissions /
By: Joshua Aelick
A laptop showing a CRM for graduate school.

CRMs: Powering Graduate Programs

Graduate admissions experts weigh in on the pros and cons of three major CRMs used by higher education institutions.

Admissions /
By: Joshua Aelick
A young man with light skin and short, light hair looking at papers while taking a standardized admissions test.

Standardized Admissions Testing: An Evolving Landscape

After nearly a century of SAT dominance, test-optional, test-blind and alternative testing methods are changing the higher ed admissions process.

Student Experience /
By: Aila Boyd

Exodus Underscores Disdain for U.S. News Rankings

Many high-profile institutions refused to cooperate with the controversial U.S. News ranking system. But with many prospective students continuing to care, some institutions may be hedging their bets.

Admissions /
By: Chris Kudialis

10 Higher Ed Social Media Accounts to Follow

These 10 schools are creating high-quality, engaging, and authentic content for a wide variety of audiences on social media.

Marketing & Branding /
By: Ryan Schwartz
Spambot warning symbol overlayed on a picture of students studying.

Guarding Against Admissions-Targeting Spambots

As spambots make it more difficult for institutions to recruit new students effectively, marketing and enrollment teams need to ensure the integrity of an institution’s data.

Admissions /
By: Aila Boyd

Gender Equity Gap in Higher Ed Leadership

Women have consistently earned the majority of advanced degrees, but men are primarily filling leadership positions in higher education.

Admissions /
By: Ankita Bhanot