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Beyond Athletes and Non-Athletes

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Matt Hames July 7, 2026

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What Higher Education Can Learn from the Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift

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3E June 17, 2026

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New 3 Enrollment Marketing Clients Beat 2025 Market Benchmarks for Applications and Deposits

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3E March 24, 2026

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3E MarketIQ Provides Point-In-Time Enrollment Benchmarking

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3E February 11, 2026

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3Ei Recruiter Defines the Product Category for Empathy-driven AI Recruitment in College Enrollment

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3E September 19, 2025

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3Ei Recruiter Launches as First AI Agent Designed to Respond with Empathy and Brand-perfect Insights for College Recruitment

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3E September 17, 2025

3 Enrollment Marketing Launches 3Ei Conversion Apply 2025

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Matt Hames August 11, 2025

3E IPEDS Insights: Steps to Success

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3E May 23, 2025

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3E IPEDS Insights: A Beginner’s Guide

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3E May 19, 2025

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IPEDS Admissions Data at Your Fingertips

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3E May 6, 2025

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Increasing Net Tuition Revenue: Strategic Alternatives to Discounting

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3E April 21, 2025

Putting the Pieces Together for Enrollment Success

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Matt Hames February 4, 2025

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Turn Rising Seniors into Applicants with 3E Awareness Rising Seniors

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Katie Booth February 3, 2025

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Do Cookies Matter? Not as Much as You Think.

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Matt Hames October 4, 2024

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3E ForwardIQ Forecast Now Includes the Most Accurate Daily Enrollment Forecasting Model In Higher Education

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Matt Hames September 9, 2024

Securing Future Scholars: Summer Engagement Strategies

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3E April 3, 2024

Reimagining Higher Education: A Moonshot Approach to Strategic Planning

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Mary Grondahl March 22, 2024

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Crafting Digital Excellence: Unveiling the Power of 3E Design Science

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3E January 17, 2024

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Navigating the Competitive Landscape in Enrollment Management: A Strategic Imperative

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Matt Hames January 9, 2024

Navigating the Future: The Pitfalls of Short-Term Predictions for Educational Institutions

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3E January 3, 2024

Eight ways to maximize student recruitment yield

Maximize Yield for Student Enrollment: Practical Advice

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Matt Hames December 20, 2023

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Why Colleges Should Continue Accepting Deposits Despite FAFSA Delays

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Matt Hames December 8, 2023

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Paving The Path Forward: Embracing A Moonshot Vision For Higher Education

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Jami Hornbuckle November 27, 2023

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To Email or Not to Email: Navigating Outreach Campaigns for College Recruitment

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Matt Hames November 20, 2023

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AI in Higher Ed Enrollment Marketing: A Strategic Approach to Doing More with Less

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Jami Hornbuckle November 1, 2023

Unlocking Email Deliverability: Beyond the Send Button

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Matt Hames October 4, 2023

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The Influence of U.S. News Rankings and School Perception

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Matt Hames September 27, 2023

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3 Solutions that Improve Higher Ed Enrollment Results: What took 6 Partners Now Takes 1.

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3E September 26, 2023

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Is Higher Education Marketing Adapting Fast Enough?

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Jami Hornbuckle September 13, 2023

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Mastering the Art of Presenting to Senior Audiences

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Matt Hames September 5, 2023

3E News & Opinions

Beyond Athletes and Non-Athletes

What Higher Education Can Learn from the Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift

New 3 Enrollment Marketing Clients Beat 2025 Market Benchmarks for Applications and Deposits

3E MarketIQ Provides Point-In-Time Enrollment Benchmarking

3Ei Recruiter Defines the Product Category for Empathy-driven AI Recruitment in College Enrollment

3Ei Recruiter Launches as First AI Agent Designed to Respond with Empathy and Brand-perfect Insights for College Recruitment

3 Enrollment Marketing Launches 3Ei Conversion Apply 2025

3E IPEDS Insights: Steps to Success

3E IPEDS Insights: A Beginner’s Guide

IPEDS Admissions Data at Your Fingertips

Increasing Net Tuition Revenue: Strategic Alternatives to Discounting

Putting the Pieces Together for Enrollment Success

Turn Rising Seniors into Applicants with 3E Awareness Rising Seniors

Do Cookies Matter? Not as Much as You Think.

3E ForwardIQ Forecast Now Includes the Most Accurate Daily Enrollment Forecasting Model In Higher Education

Securing Future Scholars: Summer Engagement Strategies

Reimagining Higher Education: A Moonshot Approach to Strategic Planning

Crafting Digital Excellence: Unveiling the Power of 3E Design Science

Navigating the Competitive Landscape in Enrollment Management: A Strategic Imperative

Navigating the Future: The Pitfalls of Short-Term Predictions for Educational Institutions

Maximize Yield for Student Enrollment: Practical Advice

Why Colleges Should Continue Accepting Deposits Despite FAFSA Delays

Paving The Path Forward: Embracing A Moonshot Vision For Higher Education

To Email or Not to Email: Navigating Outreach Campaigns for College Recruitment

AI in Higher Ed Enrollment Marketing: A Strategic Approach to Doing More with Less

Unlocking Email Deliverability: Beyond the Send Button

The Influence of U.S. News Rankings and School Perception

3 Solutions that Improve Higher Ed Enrollment Results: What took 6 Partners Now Takes 1.

Is Higher Education Marketing Adapting Fast Enough?

Mastering the Art of Presenting to Senior Audiences

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