HigherEdUnity.com is a digital initiative aimed at bringing together higher education professionals, administrators, faculty, and stakeholders to address common challenges through shared solutions. The platform acts as a catalyst for "unity" across institutions—encouraging public and private, large and small institutions to share best practices, research, and operational strategies.
Academic silos are notorious. The English department and the Computer Science department rarely share notes. A Unity platform would create cross-functional digital "neighborhoods" for interdisciplinary research, shared electives, and joint advising. higheredunity com
| Platform | Primary Focus & Description | Key Differentiators | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Virtual career events & webinars for schools and employers. | Trusted by over 700 schools in 91 countries; Global EFMD partnership. | | Remo | Networking-first platform focused on capturing the "buzz" of in-person fairs online. | Highly visual and interactive "table" based networking. | | Handshake | A comprehensive early talent platform for students and recent grads. | Very large existing student and employer user base. | | 12twenty & Symplicity | Career management systems (CMS) for higher education institutions. | Deep integration with university career center workflows and data. | HigherEdUnity
This list is not exhaustive, and the right choice depends on an institution's specific needs, whether it prioritizes event-based engagement or a holistic career management system. The English department and the Computer Science department