Activating Alumni Networks with Twitter

7-Twitter-Business-Applications

A summary of how Twitter is used by individuals and organizations, followed by examples and suggestions of how alumni offices and others in higher education can use Twitter to connect alumni. Includes an appendix with a summary of a recent survey of Twitter usage.





Education, college, university, Internet, alumni, twitter, Advancement, web 2.0, social media, social networking, alumni relations

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