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  • Blog
    Institutional Strategy
    I Hate the Term “Administrative Bloat.” But Higher Education Needs an Administrative Revolution.
    I hate the term “administrative bloat.” It’s become a favorite explanation, both within and outside higher education, for everything from rising tuition to institutional deficits. The implication is that colleges and universities are filled with unnecessary administrators, bureaucrats, and layers of management that contribute little to their educational missions.
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  • Research
    Enrollment
    What Fall 2026 Tells Us About Fall 2027
    Explore Carnegie’s Fall 2026 enrollment findings and what changing recruitment, student commitment, and affordability trends mean for Fall 2027.
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  • Blog
    Digital Advertising
    What Reddit’s Search Shift Reveals About Sustainable AI Visibility in Higher Ed
    Reddit’s search shift shows why higher ed AEO can’t depend on one platform. Learn how to build lasting AI visibility through owned content and credibility.
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  • Case Study
    Digital Advertising
    Old Dominion University
    See how Carnegie helped ODUGlobal scale digital marketing to generate 13x as many inquiries and support 55% growth in new online graduate enrollment.
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  • Blog
    Digital Advertising
    Google’s Search Advertising Slowdown Signals a Turning Point for Higher Ed Marketing
    Google’s search ad growth is slowing as AI Mode expands. Explore what this means for higher ed marketing, paid search, and AEO strategy.
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  • On-Demand Video
    Enrollment
    Beyond Affordability: Messaging the Full Value of Community College
    Watch the on-demand webinar to explore how community colleges can strengthen recruitment messaging through academics, affordability, flexibility, and brand.
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