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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early on, the university welcomed Black students—several from families comprising the Old Settlers community—at a time when many colleges and universities were reluctant to do so. Many of those families still live here,” says Patterson-Stephens of the Black alumni. Their children still go to this institution. They work here.”

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How to Build a University Social Media Strategy

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

From bright-eyed prospective students and nostalgic alumni to supportive parents and dedicated faculty, your institution’s entire community can be united through messages and experiences shared on social media. It’s most effective for image-heavy posts and short-form videos that highlight vibrant aspects of student life.

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HBCUs in the Time of Turnover

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While many experts agree that HBCU presidential vacancies are simply part of a larger problem in higher education overall, most agree that frequent presidential turnover can negatively impact not only a university’s standing, donations, and accreditation but the everyday studentslife. says Kimbrough.

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants and Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pam Royall, head of research, enrollment services at EAB According to Dr. Pam Royall, the head of research, enrollment services at EAB, the finding provides an opportunity for HBCUs to deploy their current students and recent alumni to get the word out. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said. “If

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Report: Students Interested in HBCUs Have Unique Wants

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pam Royall, head of research, enrollment services at EAB According to Dr. Pam Royall, the head of research, enrollment services at EAB, the finding provides an opportunity for HBCUs to deploy their current students and recent alumni to get the word out. The most important thing is authentic messaging from near-peers,” she said. “If

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Top 10 Student Recruitment strategies every institution should adopt

Creatrix Campus

Content Marketing: Create informative and engaging content that showcases your institution's programs, faculty, campus, and student life. For instance, highlight scholarship opportunities for academically strong students. When students resonate with what you offer, they are more likely to apply and enroll.