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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Social media has become a battlefield of ideas, a forum for activism, and, increasingly, a source of stress for students of color. Amari Henderson Social media remains a powerful tool for activism, particularly for Black students who leverage it to organize and amplify voices for racial justice.

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

Social media is one of the most dynamic channels in your arsenal as an education marketer. While each platform serves a different purpose, social media as a whole offers powerful opportunities to foster professional connections and build engaged learning communities.

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Summer Social Media Manager Guide

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Summer’s here, but the pressure to deliver outstanding social media results isn’t taking a break. Social media is far from the days when I first became a strategist. Whether you’re part of a team or a team of one, I want you to know you’re not in this alone.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those changes came shortly after the hire of Dean Raul Reis, who joined the Hussman School of Journalism and Media in July 2022 with a platform that honored the values of equity and diversity. Being able to work with this community to set a new standard in journalism and media education and practice is truly inspiring.

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New Jersey Senate Sends K-12 Media Literacy Bill to Governor's Desk

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Phil Murphy will be receiving a media literacy bill from the New Jersey Senate to sign, a bill that would make New Jersey the first state to mandate information literacy education for all K-12 students. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy “This bill ensures that 1.3 Phil Murphy “This bill ensures that 1.3

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Student Strategists: A Catalyst for Purdue Daniels’ Social Media Growth

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

We often rely on students to manage social media for various accounts — from university-wide channels to department and academic program pages. Reyn, a Social Media Specialist Intern at the Daniels School of Business, highlights the Academy’s strength in… Source

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Chapman University’s Transformative Social Media Strategy in Residence Life

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

How can social media strategy make an impact on campus life? Social media platforms provide a vibrant space to share valuable content and ignite discussions that empower and educate — from academic support to life skills in higher education.