Humber College combines PR and GR to great effect
By Sharon Aschaiek | Dec. 2, 2020
What happens when the communication and government relations teams at a higher education institution decide to work hand in hand? At Humber College, the result was amped up exposure on social media courtesy of the prime minister of Canada.
Taking the pulse of higher ed communications during COVID-19
By Sharon Aschaiek | Oct. 21, 2020
How do we do higher education communications and marketing in a COVID-19 world? Let’s turn to each other for insights and ideas to help our institutions weather this global public health crisis. Take a survey to share your input and learn from your colleagues.
How COVID-19 has changed crisis communication
By Sharon Aschaiek | Sept. 16, 2020
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic in North America, what have we learned about the best ways to communicate during a crisis? What are the most important takeaways for communicators who work for higher education institutions?
Higher ed communications during COVID-19
By Sharon Aschaiek | Aug. 12, 2020
It’s often said crises create opportunities. COVID-19 has compelled us to put that notion to the test. For universities and colleges, surviving and thriving in this tumultuous time requires significantly upping your communications game.
A university magazine that breaks the mould
By Sharon Aschaiek | Feb. 12, 2020
Our digital world is creating both challenges and opportunities for print magazines, including those published by higher education institutions. One university that has found success with a revamped institutional magazine is Pompeu Fabra University in Spain.
Higher ed communications and the climate crisis
By Sharon Aschaiek | Jan. 29, 2020
What does higher education communications have to do with global warming, and vice versa? It’s possible that post-secondary schools, and their communicators, may have a broader, more meaningful role to play in addressing the climate emergency.
Marketing campaign highlights why VIU is #WorthIt
By Sharon Aschaiek | Jan. 22, 2020
When it comes to appealing to prospective students, Vancouver Island University knows how to demonstrate its worth. The university’s #WorthIt campaign answers prospective students’ biggest questions about a university education and VIU.
Engage higher ed audiences with infographics
by Sherri Gallowitz | Oct. 23, 2019
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many thousands for a good infographic? What IS a good infographic, and why should higher education communication, marketing and advancement professionals care? It’s likely your earliest memories are peppered with visuals.
7 video ideas to elevate your higher ed brand
By Andrew Gu | July 17, 2019
Each year of the past decade, internal communications agency Gatehouse has measured communications practices and trends across the globe in the largest survey for internal communicators. This year, video topped the list as a digital channel for the first time.
Winning at higher ed communications
By Sharon Aschaiek | June 26, 2019
As we strive to promote higher education institutions, we can learn a lot from outstanding communication teams in the sector. One such team that was recently spotlighted for its accomplishments works at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.