Are you a grad student, academic, or researcher? I’m glad you found me.

Hi, I’m Jennifer van Alstyne (@HigherEdPR). I’m a social media and communications strategist. And owner of The Academic Designer LLC.

My goal is to empower people like you to share your work with the world.

What’s new from The Social Academic

Feature Interview

Meet professor and mental health expert Ruth C. White, PhD, MPH, MSW. She started her YouTube channel with the goal of getting on TV. And she was booked as a guest on The Today Show from her 1st video! That’s why I’m so excited to share this new feature interview with you.

Watch, read, or listen to “A Chat with Ruth C. White About YouTube and Being on TV,” (live 8/21 at 8:30am CDT).

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LIVE on YouTube

Join me for a live conversation with Dr. Eleni Routoula about some “Dark Secrets of Academia.”

Let’s chat live, September 16, 2020 at 2pm CDT.

On the blog/podcast

NEW: A 1-page personal website is the simplest structure. Learn what to include on your 1-page website, and decide if it’s right for you.

Learn how to manage your online presence for academics.

Are you ready to make a website? Check out my new guide with step-by-step instructions to make an academic website.

What social media platforms should you be on? Here’s a breakdown for academics like you.

Here are my most popular resources for graduate students.

Enroll in my free course on managing your online presence