Archives: Higher Ed News

In this week’s issue: Scenes from an Open House on campus, Get ready for 2017 with the Higher Ed Social Media Online Conference, 4 Digital Communication Tips for Presidential Inaugurations and More

Abby Meyer, Social Media Specialist at University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the 12 presenters of the 4th Higher Ed Social Media Conference. In this 3-question interview, Abby tells us a success story, shares the most difficult parts of the job and discusses the required skills to thrive as a higher ed social media pro.

For colleges and universities, It is hard to think of a more precious event than a presidential inauguration. These rare and prestigious events involve the entire community. They excite students, reconnect alumni, and encourage faculty and staff. Major university events require careful and strategic communication with the campus community, the local community, and potentially stakeholders […]

Tyler Thomas, Social Media & Content Manager at University of Nebraska, is one of the 12 presenters of the 4th Higher Ed Social Media Conference. In this 3-question interview, Tyler tells us a success story, shares the most difficult parts of the job and discusses the required skills to thrive as a higher ed social media pro.

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Chris Barrows, Social Media and Mobile Products Coordinator at New York University, is one of the 12 presenters of the 4th Higher Ed Social Media Conference. In this 3-question interview, Chris tells us a success story, shares the most difficult parts of the job and discusses the required skills to thrive as a higher ed social media pro.

Defining social media strategy Just for kicks, I recently googled “social media strategy.” There were 146 million results. People sure seem to have a lot to say about this! The first page was mostly “how-to” articles that never bothered to define the phrase. Then, there’s this gem (warning: strong language), which clearly illustrates that people […]

Robert Bochnak, Director of Social Media at Harvard Business School Office of Alumni Relations, is one of the 12 presenters of the 4th Higher Ed Social Media Conference. In this 3-question interview, Robert tells us a success story, shares the most difficult parts of the job and discusses the required skills to thrive as a higher ed social media pro.

In this week’s issue: Introducing a different kind of higher ed Instagram takeovers by your social media colleagues, Instagram may be experimenting with live video in Stories, A Day in the Life of an Analyst at Harvard University and More

Jes Scott, Social Media Coordinator at University of Victoria, is one of the 12 presenters of the 4th Higher Ed Social Media Conference. In this 3-question interview, Jes tells us a success story, shares the most difficult parts of the job and discusses the required skills to thrive as a higher ed social media pro.