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Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

Looking to build a 2026 social media strategy for your university? See the biggest changes to social media in 2025 and what they mean...

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Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

Learn how German universities can effectively use social media to attract international students, tailored for different academic...

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Using LinkedIn in Your Graduate Student Recruitment

Discover how to leverage the power of LinkedIn for student recruitment in higher education. Boost your graduate recruitment with these...

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Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

Discover top social media strategies for higher education in 2026, including mastering TikTok's algorithm, leveraging paid ads, and...

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Top University Social Media Accounts in 2023

A strong social media presence is crucial for higher ed institutions. Read on to learn how the top performers do it right.

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2023 Wrapped: Our Top 10 Most Popular Higher Ed Articles

Here are our top 10 higher education articles of 2023! Our end-of-the-year gift to you... all wrapped up.

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Top University Social Media Accounts of 2022

Having a social media presence is integral to student recruitment. We take a look at some of the university social media accounts...

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Have your Facebook student groups gone quiet? How to leverage student communities

Facebook groups have long been a popular channel for universities to create student communities, however now they are reporting drops...

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The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities

The value of social media advertising is often debated in higher education marketing. Here are some insights on why your university...

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Are More Students Using Social Media as a Search Engine?

With the younger generations coming through, are more and more prospective students using social media in place of traditional search...

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Best Practices for Using Paid Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Best practices on using ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram.

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How to Use LinkedIn for Higher Education

LinkedIn may not be the top priority for admissions teams, but we look at how it can be used for student recruitment & to help...

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Growing Popularity of Instagram Reels for Student Recruitment

Introducing Instagram Reels: A new social media tool for engaging students.

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Higher Education News

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins

11 min read

2025 was a transformative year for social media, with a few changes big enough to make permanently alter the landscape. While some platforms are...

Top 7 Social Media Updates for Higher Ed As 2026 Begins
Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

12.15.2025

Social Media Masterclass: Attracting International Students to Germany

6 min read

Keystone Education Group

In our recent Social Media Masterclass, we sat down with Stefanie Herta, a social media expert and former international...

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02.19.2024

Using LinkedIn in Your Graduate Student Recruitment

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

Higher ed marketing on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook are commonplace. But, while these are the most widespread...

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Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

01.15.2024

Higher Ed Social Media Tips for 2026

7 min read

Keystone Education Group

Updated on: December 4th, 2025 As we look toward 2026, the higher education social media landscape is shifting faster...

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12.07.2023

Top University Social Media Accounts in 2023

12 min read

Rama Eriksson

Creating a compelling social media presence is now more vital than ever for educational institutions. Social media has...

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11.30.2023

2023 Wrapped: Our Top 10 Most Popular Higher Ed Articles

9 min read

Rama Eriksson

The year is coming to an end, and with that, the influx of end-of-year compilations. (Spoiler alert: we are no...

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11.14.2023

Top University Social Media Accounts of 2022

16 min read

Thaís Roberto

As in every other industry, social media has become an indispensable tool in higher education marketing. A successful...

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08.24.2023

Have your Facebook student groups gone quiet? How to leverage student communities

4 min read

Thaís Roberto

While Facebook groups have long been a popular channel for universities to create student communities, the platform has...

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11.21.2022

The Value of Social Media Advertising for Universities

4 min read

Katarina Gligovic

Social media advertising often forms a part of a university’s overall marketing strategy, but it should be approached...

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10.13.2022

Are More Students Using Social Media as a Search Engine?

5 min read

Sara Anderson

Social media can be useful for finding the best restaurant in town, and as a single source for finding reviews,...

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09.14.2022

Best Practices for Using Paid Ads on Facebook and Instagram

5 min read

Keystone Education Group

Those working in higher education marketing will already know the value of using Facebook and Instagram campaigns or...

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How to Use LinkedIn for Higher Education

09.05.2022

How to Use LinkedIn for Higher Education

6 min read

Benjamin Boivin

LinkedIn is the place to be when it comes to professional networking, but with students spending more and more time on...

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Instagram reels for higher education student recruitment

08.26.2022

Growing Popularity of Instagram Reels for Student Recruitment

4 min read

Elise Hodge

Instagram has switched its attention to reels, and universities are using the short videos to engage with their current...

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