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The Heartwork of Higher Ed Marketing and Communications

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

In an era of rapid technological advancements, from the rise of TikTok to the advent of ChatGPT, keeping pace with marketing and communication trends can be exhausting. The complexities of the higher education landscape further amplify this challenge.

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Some Universities Are Blocking TikTok on School Devices and Networks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some universities are scrutinizing or blocking usage of the social media platform TikTok on school devices and networks amid cybersecurity concerns surrounding the video-sharing app and its parent company, ByteDance. The University of Oklahoma (OU) said in a statement that it will be reviewing potential security concerns related to TikTok.

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The catch-22 of colleges, universities using TikTok on campus

University Business

House of Representatives passed a bill to ban the wildly popular app TikTok if its owner, China-based company ByteDance, did not sell its stake in the company. Nearly half (47%) of undergraduate students use TikTok daily, according to a recent survey from Intelligent, a college resource website.

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The Metaverse explained for university leaders: challenges for universities ahead (3/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

I received some negative feedback for comparing 3D Cinema and VR technology adoption curves. I stand by my contention that such technology developments need to take more account of user expectations, as well as their user experience. Demographic patterns play a huge part in any technological innovation.

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TikTok Bans: What does it really mean for your institution?

University Business

As digital natives, many young people today are quick to adopt en vogue apps and social media platforms, like TikTok, without fully understanding how their personal data is used or what steps they should take to keep themselves safe online. The threat So, why are universities banning TikTok? How can you?

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Texas TikTok ban challenged by lawsuit from university faculty

University Business

Greg Abbott and other officials over the state’s ban on TikTok on government-issued devices, effective next year. The post Texas TikTok ban challenged by lawsuit from university faculty appeared first on University Business. A coalition representing faculty at Texas public universities is suing Gov. Read more from NBC News.

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University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi ‘effective immediately’

University Business

In January, the University of Florida was “strongly discouraging” all students, faculty and staff from using TikTok. The post University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi ‘effective immediately’ appeared first on University Business. Read more from Fox 5 Atlanta.

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