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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

Turning the page on tradition.

A deep dive into the magazines that keep alumni connected, informed and inspired.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Erica Levi Zelinger
Podcasts give alumni and the university a chance to build their brands article image. A young woman in a denim jacket writes in a notebook while sitting outdoors. Behind her, a historical building with a clock tower is visible, alongside a large microphone graphic, symbolizing the theme of podcasts and storytelling in an academic setting.

Podcasts give alumni and universities a chance to build their brands.

More schools are using the new media to engage current students while also keeping successful graduates in the fold.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Chris Kudialis

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Redefining Alumni Relationships: What do they want from you? article image. A split image showing two engaging moments at an event. On the left, a woman with short gray hair smiles warmly while holding a glass and wearing a name badge. On the right, a man with short gray hair laughs joyfully while playing a card game with others.

Redefining alumni relationships: What do they want from you?

Universities are finding new ways to engage alumni, while balancing traditional experiences and addressing challenges like negative publicity.

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By: Alissa Carr
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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.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: J. Aelick
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Communication Breakdown: The Strain of Responding to Crises Like the Israeli-Hamas Conflict

An age-old PR question rears its head again on college campuses: With emotions boiling on all sides, should leaders pick a side, foster discourse or keep their heads down?

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Aila Boyd
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HBCUs Focus on STEM, Funding Gap

Increases in both private and public dollars are needed to encourage research projects and remedy a decades-long funding gap.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Chris Kudialis
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‘Is This Worth a Public Statement?’

5 questions to help decide if the latest crisis in the news demands a response, plus a handy mnemonic device for writing such statements.

Marketing & Branding /
By: Jaime Hunt
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The “Nearly Impossible” Job of College President

On the latest Higher Voltage, a look at why today’s leaders in higher ed must be always-on masters of strategic planning and communications.

Education Administration /
By: Higher Voltage
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Uploading the Brand: How to Onboard New College Presidents

Marcomm teams must play central roles in onboarding institutional leaders, whose jobs now include the role of chief brand ambassador.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Chris Romano, Melissa Horvath

Are Your ‘Welcome Back’ Activities Falling Short?

Return-to-campus initiatives should be more than entertaining – they should be strategic.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Kevin Tyler
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What Should We Write About?

Tell us what topics in higher ed and higher ed marketing need to be talked about more, and what we should explore next.

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Highly Social: The Changing Role of the College President

As college presidents become more involved in marketing, social media is a built-in part of the job.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Chris Romano
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From Teacher to Marketer: The Changing Role of the College President

College and university presidents must increasingly be able to define, tell, and sell their institutions’ story.

Donor & Alumni Relations /
By: Chris Romano
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‘The Most Important Work’: Increasing the Number and Diversity of College Graduates

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

Education Administration /
By: Higher Voltage
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HBCU Marketing in a Post-Pandemic World

COVID-19 and nationwide calls for racial justice continue to present unique challenges – and opportunities – for HBCUs.

Student Experience /
By: Higher Voltage