A decade ago, marketing teams managed a website and a couple of social media accounts. The most advanced teams were dabbling in Google AdWords or boosted Facebook posts. Since then, expectations have exploded. Platforms and strategies that did not exist 10 years ago have become standard practice. Marketers have gone from managing one or two … Building an AI-ready marketing team
READ MOREMany community colleges spend a significant amount of their marketing budget each year on media monitoring services like Cision or Meltwater, and for several years our institution was no exception. But over time the weaknesses of said systems became obvious. For example, media monitoring software + Is expensive, costing thousands of dollars per year. + … Do you really need to spend money on media monitoring services?
READ MOREThrough March 2027, NCMPR will periodically share a story that won a 2026 Medallion Award in writing. First up: Pellissippi State Community College in Tennessee won the 2026 District 2 gold Medallion in Excellence in Writing-Long Form, for the story “Pellissippi Prepared: Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize for capturing historic presidential campaign moment.” Jabin Botsford has … 2026 Medallion winner: Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize for capturing historic presidential campaign moment
READ MOREThere’s a man who has been part of my life for 34 years. I don’t know his name. (This sounds like the start of a Dear Abby letter.) From the day I started this job, and for most of the time in between, Kankakee Community College’s mascot was two dimensional. The Cavalier lived almost exclusively … Meet the Kankakee CC mascot, Whatshisface
READ MOREby Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
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by France Cruz – MiraCosta College
When MiraCosta College moved commencement to a new arena venue, social media quickly became more than promotion — it became essential event communication. Dr. France Cruz shares how strategic, student-centered content helped guide graduates and families through a major transition while driving remarkable engagement and extending the reach of commencement far beyond campus.
by Patrick Stone– Cape Cod Community College
What started as an office debate about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became an unexpected leadership prophecy. Patrick Stone reflects on his journey from reluctant “Leonardo” to NCMPR president—sharing lessons about failure, growth and why the best leaders are shaped by the people around them.
by Sara E. Richmond– Northeastern Technical College
After attending the She Leads session at her first NCMPR national conference in Washington, D.C., one member reflects on a powerful realization: leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about courage.
by Beth Jendro Noël–Middlesex Community College
Visiting Washington, D.C. for the conference? Step beyond the hotel lobby to discover the city’s culture and creativity—from the historic U Street Corridor to inspiring spaces like the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Explore a few cultural gems that make D.C. uniquely vibrant.
by Keith Paul – Community College of Rhode Island
SEO helped institutions get found. GEO will determine whether they’re understood. This post unpacks how generative AI, changing student behavior, and the 2026 ADA accessibility deadline are converging—and what higher ed marketers must do now to stay visible, credible and future-ready.
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