Higher Ed Special Edition

Influencers spread the word on social media about brands from across the spectrum from sneakers to yachts. How can colleges and universities tap into the power of influence? By empowering their students! The University of Delaware’s successful Social Media Ambassadors program includes 70+ students annually who feature their own authentic college experiences on branded social […]

How often do we ask ourselves: who do I want to be? How do we make our career choices – including decisions about changing employers or even professions? How these choices possibly relate to a wider evolution of our professional areas? Is there any formula for career success? Informed by his research on professional identities […]

Through the lens of Commencement, learn how Georgia Tech’s Campus Communications partners with Special Events to create fresh content for both teams. This session outlines the long-term planning process, available resources both sides can offer, and advice on identifying newsworthy aspects in annual events.

It’s a new year. What better way to kick things off then to check in on higher ed trends. We’ve tapped two Higher Ed Live OGs to bring you this episode. Hear from producer and host, Ashley Budd, and our network founder Seth Odell. Ashley will ask Seth his take on what’s happening in our […]

The University of Illinois has a legendary history in technical achievement, with faculty and alumni creating such things as the first graphical browser, YouTube, and PayPal, to name just a few. This explains why the school is celebrating its 20th annual web conference in April 2019. Hear stories about the early days of the web […]

How do you protect your institution, inform your leadership and keep a cool head when social media rumors are flying? Social media is instant, global and uncensored and has been a game changer in the public relations and marketing communications landscape. Join this webinar to learn more about how social listening tools, data collection, and […]

Chris D’Orso is back for a special broadcast with Zachary Seidel from the NCAA Bracket-busting University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). During their historic run, UMBC’s social media content stood up to big-time brands and won the hearts of thousands of new followers. Hear how this small communications team leveraged the March Madness spotlight to boost […]

In the past several years, many higher education institutions find themselves under attack by groups of radicals determined to push the limits of the First Amendment. On October 19, 2017, the University of Florida faced this threat when white supremacist Richard Spencer held an event on campus. As a result of high levels of preparation, […]