Blog — Ideas for better student engagement

Practical guides, fresh perspectives and the latest from Gecko. Discover ways to improve recruitment, make communications more personal and give your team more time for students.

Friday, August 29

Hybrid Events in Higher Ed: How to Ensure They Deliver on Student Experience

Hybrid Events in Higher Ed: How to Ensure They Deliver on Student Experience

As in-person events return, hybrid experiences are redefining student recruitment. Learn how to design engaging, tech-powered events that connect with students on campus and online — without sacrificing experience or reach.

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Thursday, August 28

Clearing: Destress the Most Stressful Day of the Year

Clearing: Destress the Most Stressful Day of the Year

Clearing can be chaotic — but with the right preparation and tools, it doesn’t have to be. Discover practical tips to streamline your process, manage high inquiry volumes, and stay ahead in a competitive admissions landscape.

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Thursday, August 28

How To Increase Student Success With Technology

How To Increase Student Success With Technology

Student data is everywhere — but is your institution making the most of it? Learn how centralizing and connecting your data can improve recruitment, retention, and student success.

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Thursday, August 28

3 Ways Texting Your Students Increases Virtual Event Attendance

3 Ways Texting Your Students Increases Virtual Event Attendance

Want more students to actually show up to your events? Texting is the fastest, most effective way to boost attendance, cut through the noise, and deliver personalized updates students won’t miss.

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Thursday, August 28

How Do Chatbots Work? We Got Our Head of Implementation to Answer

How Do Chatbots Work? We Got Our Head of Implementation to Answer

Launching a chatbot doesn’t have to be complicated — in fact, with Gecko, you can go live in under a week. Our Head of Implementation, Jonny Richardson, shares how chatbots learn, adapt, and deliver 24/7 support from day one, helping universities provide the instant, personalized service students expect.

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Thursday, August 28

59% of Conversations With Students Happen Out of Office Hours. Can Chatbots Help?

59% of Conversations With Students Happen Out of Office Hours. Can Chatbots Help?

With campuses disrupted and student questions surging, chatbots help universities deliver instant, 24/7 answers. By easing pressure on staff and improving access to information, they keep students informed, engaged, and supported.

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Thursday, August 28

Chatbots Are a Personalized Tool for Student Engagement

Chatbots Are a Personalized Tool for Student Engagement

From answering questions 24/7 to showing off campus culture, chatbots like UCI’s Peter the Anteater are transforming student engagement. Here’s how personality-driven bots can build community and keep students connected.

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Thursday, August 28

Supporting Students Remotely?

Supporting Students Remotely?

From Peter to Chirp to Monty, our chatbots are as unique as the universities they represent. Built to answer questions 24/7 across multiple channels, they combine personality with power to deliver smarter, always-on student engagement.

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Thursday, August 28

Help, I Lost My Login: IT HelpDesk Chatbots

Help, I Lost My Login: IT HelpDesk Chatbots

Password resets, Wi-Fi questions, printing issues — IT helpdesks get swamped fast. Chatbots handle these routine requests 24/7, giving students instant support while freeing up your team to focus on bigger challenges.

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