2023 marks three years since COVID-19 substantially impacted higher education, and institutions are moving from emergency response to long term adaption. Institutions are preparing for more sustainable futures and addressing significant changes. Here are five of the top trends in higher education for 2023. Continue reading
ICBA is right around the corner. ICBA is one of the biggest tradeshows for campus bookstores to attend and connects stores with some of our top vendors. ICBA, is being held virtually this year. But not to worry, we can still expect an engaging and informative conference like years before. We’d like to take some … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again; the back-to-college countdown begins. According to the National Retail Federation, college students and their families will spend nearly $46 billion, an average of $836.83 per family, on back-to-college supplies this year.1 Tight budgets are pushing college students to be more resourceful with their time and money. Students are looking … Continue reading
Take a look at the below infographic and see which colleges make the grade when it comes to engaging their students, alumni, and faculty on social media. Infographic source: Visualistan.com
Securing sales to departments and faculty members may be some of the most beneficial selling you can do as a retailer in the education market. However, selling and marketing to faculty and departments is much different than the targeting you do towards students. The products that are carried by a department often dictate what will … Continue reading
As technology is woven into our daily lives, the modern college student is very dependent on technology. If you don’t believe us check out the infographic below from Presta Electronics. 73% of college students said they cannot study without technology. 38% of college students cannot go 10 minutes without checking their email, tablet, laptop or smartphone. … Continue reading
Today we are launching a brand new video series called “Ask Licensing,” featuring our software licensing team experts. Together they have over 100 years of combined licensing experience! Each episode will cover user-submitted questions (either by leaving a comment below or via Twitter @DSCNews #AskLicensing.) This is your opportunity to play along and get answers to … Continue reading
The Creating Connections in Education Show (C2ES) is a two-day conference that explores how new forms of technology and new products are redefining the education market. Attendees will be able to explore the latest innovations from industry leading partners. The conference includes full access to sessions, breakfast, lunch, a hands-on trade show and two networking evening … Continue reading
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