What Happens When You Finally Let Go

The real cost of staying in the work — and what higher ed marcomm leaders can discover about their teams when they finally step back

Insights /
By: Devin Purgason

From Reactive to Intentional: How Higher Ed Leaders Create Space for What Matters Most

A framework for Higher ed marketing leaders shifting from reactive firefighting to intentional leadership.

Insights /
By: Kathy Rogan Kissane

Getting a “YES” from Your Boss for More Resources: A How-To Guide

Learn how to increase your chances of success when pitching your boss for additional marketing resources, like staff, budget or tech.

Professional Development /
By: Lana Fontenot

Can’t-Miss Higher Ed Conferences for 2026-27

Our tracker of virtual, in-person and hybrid higher education leadership conferences for the upcoming academic year.

Insights /
By: Volt

Dear Jaime: The Introvert’s Guide to Networking and Cultivating Creative Teams

Jaime Hunt tackles the anxiety-inducing task of professional networking, and offers advice on how to foster the psychological safety necessary for your team to do their best creative work.

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

Making the Case to Your Boss to Attend a Marketing Conference

Budget cuts are making conference travel harder to justify. Here’s how to reframe the ask — and actually get a yes from your CFO.

Insights /
By: Maryna Yankovska

The Power of Community in Higher Ed

Higher ed marketing is lonely at the top. Why building a professional community beyond your campus is the most career-changing move you can make.

Insights /
By: Shane Baglini

Feed the Beast: The Hidden Cost of Being a Gen Z Marketer in Higher Ed 

We were hired to speak to a generation. Nobody asked if anyone was speaking to us.

Insights /
By: Shuchita Poddar

Dear Jaime: How to Build a Strategic Marketing Team in Higher Ed

From intake forms to leadership conversations, Jaime breaks down how higher ed marketing teams can move beyond order taking and into strategy

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

’How can I repair a broken relationship between admissions and marketing?’

Jaime Hunt tackles this enduring conundrum, and also gives advice on convincing a president that awareness marketing is worth the investment.

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

Dear Jaime: Is a centralized marcomm function always the best approach?

Plus, should I ask parents for their contact information?

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

2026: An Inflection Point for AI

Jaime Hunt says institutions that don’t embrace AI in the classroom and in administration in 2026 will begin to struggle.

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

Help: My President Wants Results From Our Rebrand Right Now

Plus, what to do if you think you’re ready for a promotion, but there are no signs of roles above you opening up any time soon.

Dear Jaime /
By: Jaime Hunt

Leadership Lessons: My First 90 Days at William & Mary

What I’ve learned about people management, planning and making myself accessible and accountable.

Insights /
By: Shane Baglini