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NCMPR District 5 Conference
This October, Carnegie joins peers and partners at the NCMPR District 5 Conference 2026 in Madison—part of an ongoing conversation around how community colleges can better define and express their role within the communities they serve.
Dates & Location
October 12–14, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin

Details
NCMPR District 5 brings together marketing and communications professionals from across the Great Plains and Upper Midwest to collaborate, share ideas, and explore how institutions can more effectively communicate their value at a local level.
For many community colleges, the challenge isn’t lack of impact—it’s lack of differentiation.
In a landscape where institutions often sound and look the same, standing out requires more than stronger messaging. It requires clarity of identity.
At District 5, we’re contributing to conversations around how research-backed brand personality can help institutions move beyond generic recruitment approaches and toward something more distinct and resonant.
By integrating psychometric insights into marketing strategy, colleges can better articulate what makes them different—and ensure that message carries through every touchpoint.
Attendees
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