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What is a social media wall for universities?

A social media wall for universities is a powerful tool that allows you to collect content from students, alumni, faculty, and campuscommunity across multiple social media platforms in real-time. It's an excellent student engagement solution for campus displays, university websites, and events that brings together user-generated content and official university updates in one dynamic content feed. Perfect for graduation ceremonies, open days, orientation weeks, or any other events your institution hosts.

Boost engagement during university events

Collect authentic user-generated content from students and alumni

Display interactive features on digital screens and digital displays

How to use social media walls in education

Event walls

Use a social media wall to engage students and parents during events. Be it sports events, events organized by students, conferences, graduation and welcome parties, or even fundraising events—a social wall will connect your community, help you collect authentic user-generated content, and spread the word about your university. Social media walls work exceptionally well for both in-person and virtual events, providing seamless engagement opportunities for all attendees.

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Website widgets

Using a social media wall on the university website helps you keep students up to date with content that you already create for your social media channels. It also adds compelling social proof by displaying authentic content posted by your students. This is content that’s highly influential and will encourage students to pick your university over others, ultimately increasing student engagement.

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Digital signage

A social media wall integrated with digital signage for education delivers dynamic content tailored to academic settings. From announcing upcoming events and achievements to streamlining updates, digital screens ensure clear, engaging communication across campus. Interactive features on university display boards keep current students, staff, and visitors connected and informed during events as well as all-year round. Digital signage best practices for universities include strategic placement in high-traffic areas, regular content updates, and full control over what appears on your displays.

CWRU has integrated a social wall into a two-story, multi-touch video wall on campus. The social wall has become an integral part of the university’s marketing, providing information, entertainment and creating a sense of community at the campus’ central hub.
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Using social media in higher education

NAU Celebrates Graduates with Real-Time Social Media Wall

North Arizona University utilized Walls.io to collect and showcase real-time social media posts from graduates, families, and friends, creating a dynamic and engaging celebration. This real-time display not only amplifies the memorable moments but also fosters a sense of community and connection among participants.

The Social Wall Helps CWU Connect With the Donors

Central Washington University’s social media wall enhances donor engagement by showcasing real-time support and allowing donors to share their heartfelt contributions, creating a dynamic and interactive fundraising experience. By participating in polls and sharing their stories, donors can see the immediate impact of their support, fostering a sense of community and transparency.

Collect content from multiple platforms

Collect content that you and your students share every day on social media and use it to keep your website fresh and engage your student community. Aggregate user-generated content from hashtag campaigns, profiles and pages and select the content you want to display. You can also choose which social media platforms you want to include on your social wall. Walls.io offers integrations with the most popular social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and many more multiple sources.

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Direct Posts

Direct video, photo and text message upload

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X (Twitter)

Keywords, hashtags, profiles & lists

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Instagram

Hashtags, business profiles

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Facebook

Pages, mentions, albums, hashtags

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Linkedin

Pages, hashtags & keywords

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TikTok

Profiles, hashtags

Bluesky

Keywords, hashtags, lists, profiles

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YouTube

Keywords, hashtags, profiles

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Mastodon

Profiles, hashtags

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RSS

RSS feeds

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Flickr

Keywords

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Pinterest

Boards

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Vimeo

Keywords

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Reddit

Keywords, subreddits

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Keywords, blogs

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Hashtags, profiles

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The benefits of social media for higher education

Create a social hub to collect user-generated content that matters at your university and display it in real-time. Share information about events, courses, ceremonies, and awards and awards while providing students with engagement opportunities.

1. Increase student engagement and enrollment rates

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2. Give a warm welcome to your students

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3. Celebrate your students on graduation day

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4. Make events and conferences interactive

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5. Leverage social media for your fundraising and alumni engagement

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6. Engage with your campus throughout the year

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7. Turn your employees into brand evangelists

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8. Make sports events even more interactive

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9. Stay in touch with your alumni

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Why choose Walls.io over other social wall solutions?

Walls.io is the best UGC tool for colleges

When evaluating social media wall solutions for your higher education institution, you need more than just basic content aggregation. Here's what sets Walls.io apart as the best UGC tool for colleges and universities:

Education-specific features:
AI-powered content moderation specifically trained for interactive content
FERPA-compliant data handling and student privacy protection
Full control over content approval
Professional development and training resources for university staff

Superior integration capabilities:
Seamless integration with university websites, event apps, and digital signage systems
Multiple sources support Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and 15+ social media platforms
Advanced hashtag campaign management with real-time analytics
Mobile phones and tablet-friendly administration interface

Proven track record in higher education
Trusted by 500+ higher education institutions worldwide
98% customer satisfaction rate among university clients
24/7 dedicated support with higher education expertise
Learn from our extensive library of campus engagement strategies

Cost-effective & scalable
Convenient platform pricing that grows with your institution
No hidden fees for alumni engagement features or event usage
Free trial with full control - no credit card required
ROI-focused features that improve student retention and boost engagement

Why not use free alternatives?
Free social media aggregation tools lack:
Professional development quality content curation
Accessibility and privacy compliance
Institution-grade security and well-being compliance
Dedicated support for higher education needs
Advanced engagement opportunities and interactive features

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Frequently asked questions

How to embed a social feed on a university site?

Embedding a social media feed on your university site is simple with Walls.io. Our website widget integrates seamlessly with your existing site, allowing you to display content from multiple sources in real-time.

Why use interactive digital signage at universities?

Interactive digital signage at universities creates and improves student engagement, displays dynamic content, and helps current students stay informed about campus activities and upcoming events.

How to moderate student posts on public screens?

Our platform provides full control over content moderation, ensuring only appropriate social media posts appear on your digital displays. You can preview and approve content before it goes live.

How can social media walls help with student retention?

Social media walls help improve student retention by creating a sense of community, showcasing campus life, and providing ongoing engagement opportunities that make students feel more connected to their institution.

What social media platforms does Walls.io support?

Walls.io is the social media aggregator that supports the most social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky and many more multiple sources to ensure comprehensive coverage of your social media feeds.

Can I customize a social wall to match university branding?

Absolutely! Our social wall layout options allow complete customization to match your institution's branding guidelines. You can adjust colors, fonts, logos, and layout styles to create a seamless experience that reflects your university's identity. This helps current students and visitors immediately recognize the content as part of your campus ecosystem.

How to run a privacy-compliant student photo booth wall?

Walls.io includes built-in privacy controls and moderation features that ensure compliance with educational data protection requirements. You can set up automated hashtag campaigns that require explicit consent, and our system provides full control over content approval. This approach protects student privacy while creating engagement opportunities that students feel comfortable participating in.

What makes Walls.io the best UGC tool for colleges?

Yes, all our hashtag widget solutions are fully responsive and work perfectly on mobile devices. Your feed on your website will automatically adjust to provide the optimal viewing experience, regardless of screen size.

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